The 300C is Detroit, with a little help from Germany, dusting off fundamental verities for another run. The Chrysler 300 is clearly bold and, we would argue, cool. But mostly the styling is uncompromising and Chrysler makes no apologies for a standout performance among others in its class. , The 300C looks dramatic in profile. The sedan roofline, a sort of '30s gangster tease, beautifully complements the lines which are long, low and carved as if from a big horizontal block of metal. The roof rakes thickly down to a short deck, and the sides are like large slabs. The long hood glides forward and drops off a cliff whose face is the massive grille, so strong it dictates the car's lines. , , The engine is very performance-focused, with a 5.7 liter Hemi V-8 and 340 hp. Big torque can't be underestimated for its fun and convenience. Power flows evenly though the five-speed automatic transmission and, when stood on, the engine plays a soundtrack straight from the '60s: Mopar Muscle's Greatest Hits. The chassis and suspension are derived from the Mercedes