All-Wheel Drive Chrysler 300 Adds 5-Speed Manual-Mode Automatic and More for $27,900

Despite the addition of standard ESP electronic stability control, some potential Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum buyers might still feel uneasy about trading in their front-wheel drive Concordes, 300Ms and Intrepids for the new model.

For these customers Chrysler Group has something even better in store, all-wheel drive. The ultimate traction technology will be available in Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum models this fall, just in time for winter.

Dodge customers will be

All-wheel drive will be available in Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum models this fall. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

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All models featuring the 3.5-liter V6 or 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engines will be offered with all-wheel drive. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

To provide the all-wheel drive models with even greater traction, Electronic Stability

With a 38 percent front and 62 percent rear power ratio, the rear-wheel bias should add a touch of oversteer which is optimal for performance driving. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

Chrysler Groups all-wheel drive system includes a front differential and a transfer

Chrysler has reportedly tuned the steering gear effort and response to the unique handling characteristics of the all-wheel-drive cars. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, American Auto Press)

At $27,900, the least expensive all-wheel drive LX will be the 2005 AWD Dodge Magnum SXT. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

To accommodate the front differential, transfer case, front drive axle and other all-wheel drive components, Chrysler engineers have added a unique short- and long-arm front suspension. It incorporates a forged upper control arm and single-piece case-iron lower control arm. Chrysler has also reportedly tuned the steering gear effort and response to the unique handling characteristics of the all-wheel-drive cars.

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