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"1991 Chrysler 300: Viper-Based V10 Concept Four-Door Sports Car\n\nWith Viper established as Dodge's halo car, it was time for Chrysler to gain a flagship at last. Thus was born the Chrysler 300, which used themes that would mark Chrysler for the next decade, including the guppy grille and scalloped headlights.\n\n\n\nThough the styling bore much in common with the Viper, the scale did not: Chrysler 300 was over two feet longer, half an inch wider, and seven inches taller. Still, it carried the same 8-liter V-10; to make it more suitable for luxury buyers, the 300 had a four-speed automatic transmission instead of a manual.\n\nInside, large, round gauges were designed to be read quickly; the driver's area was black, while the passenger area was tan with wood accents. Controls were oriented to the driver, some angled from a high console. The driver's seat had integral air conditioning vents, and there were three levels of interior lighting.\n\n\n\nThe wheelbase was around the same as the original 1955 Chrysler C300; the interior plush and comfortable. Automobile  pointed out that Al Turner, Jr., was in charge of building the concept; he was proud of the high-capacity rear-suicide-door hinges, which provided access to a tight rear seat area (which nonetheless contained a tape-based video console and cell-phone). The roof and pillars had extra steel framing to deal with the suicide doors, and a considerable amount of engineering went into making the car capable of passing Federal crash tests. While Chrysler would never make the car, it was created as a production-intent vehicle, made of standard steel, with lighting and such meeting legal requirements for street cars.\n\n\n\nDespite the much greater length, the 1991 Chrysler 300 was indeed Viper-based; the Viper space-frame was stretched by two feet and four inches, and modified for bigger show-car wheels. The iron-block V-10 was taken from an early Viper mule, and reportedly was good for 385 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.\n\n\n\nThe concept used an early form of keyless ignition: the driver  used a little magcard, which opened a door covering the ignition switch. Separate cards for different drivers would move seats and mirrors into their best positions.\n\nA great deal of sound insulation was used, as suited a luxury-sport sedan; the engine was reportedly very quiet at idle. The car, according to Automobile's Kevin A. Wilson, \"like a big powerful luxury car from Detroit's glory days. Solid as a stone bridge... with power to spare and style to squander.\" The view was \"panoramic\" though the power mirror controls were dummies and the windows didn't move.\n\n 1991 Chrysler 3001991 Dodge ViperWheelbase125.996.2Length206.5175.1Width76.375.7Height51.243.9Track, F/R65 / 6359.6 / 60.6Front tire\nRear tireP275/40R19, \nP335/35R20P275/40ZR17, \nP335/35ZR17\n\nSee our main concept cars page\n\nConcept cars are often made so a car's feel can be evaluated, problems can be foreseen, and reactions of the public can be judged. Some concepts test specific ideas, colors, controls, or materials - either subtle  or out of proportion, to hide what's being tested. Some are created to help designers think \"out of the box.\" The Challenger, Prowler, PT Cruiser, and Viper were all tested as production-based concepts dressed up to hide the production intent. \n\nConcept cars   • popular: Firepower • Tomahawk • ME412 • Mighty FC • Gladiator\n\n\n\nHome • \nEngines • \nReviews • \nChrysler 1904-2018 • \nUpcoming • \nTrucks • \nCars\n\nSpread the word via <!--Tweet or--> Facebook!\n\nWe make no guarantees regarding validity or accuracy of information, predictions, or advice - . \nCopyright ©  VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Mopar are trademarks of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.\n\n\n\nFCA: great finances in US, not so much elsewhere\n\n\nLuxury Ram, Mopars win over Texans, Stellantis logo, and new books\n\n\nDurango Hellcat about to go on sale (maybe not for long)\n\nMore Mopar Car \nand Truck News"
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