Has anyone noticed that we have a lot of subjects of conversation related to passenger cars when it comes to Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge – but oh so few items to discuss when it comes to Chrysler?
That's because we can talk all day about how Ford only has a passenger car nameplate left in the family – the iconic Mustang – but it will also keep the ICE-powered banner alone in the field of traditional two-door pony and muscle cars. The Chevrolet area gives us thoughts to ruminate about the inexpensive $25k Malibu sedan, the departing 2024 Camaro with Collector's Edition and Garage 56 ZL1 series, plus the entire roster of Corvette Stingray, Z06, and E-Ray models – plus much more to come, like the ZR1 and the potential Zora hypercar.
Meanwhile, Stellantis is sending Dodge on a path of EV redemption after it concludes the 2023 model year production for the ICE-powered Charger and Challenger – with nine levels of Banshee EV prowess for the production version of the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Concept. So, how about Chrysler? Well, sadly, you have just two nameplates under the legendary brand's belt – a Pacifica or Pacifica Plug-in hybrid and the Chrysler 300, aka 'America's zombie sedan.' It's still available for the 2023MY with V6 or V8 power under the hood – Touring models get 292 hp, and the 300S V6 extorts exactly 300 hp from the Pentastar V6. Last and certainly least, a $46k 300S V8 is also on offer, with the 5.7-liter Hemi churning out 363 ponies.
Unfortunately, the limited-offer 2023 Chrysler 300C with the 392 Hemi was quickly taken out from the reservation page after just 2,200 models were earmarked for ordering by eager collectors trying to take advantage of this final hurrah with 485 horsepower and 475 pound-feet (644 Nm). As such, only a few will enjoy its perks – 60 mph (97 kph) in 4.3 seconds, the quarter-mile in 12.4 seconds, plus a top speed of 160 mph (almost 258 kph). But what if there was a 2024 model year alternative, even if only virtually?
Well, no worries, Evrim Ozgun, a Turkish virtual automotive designer, took care of that when he decided to get down to the CGI business of creating his vision of the 2024 Chrysler 300C muscle sedan. The pixel master did not give us any hints about the potential powertrain in use. Still, we suspect that only a 6.2-liter supercharged SRT Hellcat Hemi V8 would do this "Charismatic American" project any justice, nothing less. After all, take a quick look at it – it's as proud as a peacock and decidedly stunning for something that will never ever see the light of day.
If we were to appreciate some of the highlights, I'd say that the headlights are nothing to write home about, but the rest of the package is worthy of the best aftermarket outlets out there. In the end, we thoroughly appreciate the CGI expert took a lot of time to present a completely new front fascia, a sculpted redesign of the taillights, plus an extreme carbon fiber aero pack combined with a thoroughly slammed attitude and a complete widebody kit that would make even the most ardent JDM enthusiast sigh at the sight of this hypothetical 300C. So, in conclusion – this is a strong yes from us when asking the traditional question if this merits our CGI hall pass or not!
Aurel has aimed high all his life (literally, at 16 he was flying gliders all by himself) so in 2006 he switched careers and got hired as a writer at his favorite magazine. Since then, his work has been published both by print and online outlets, most recently right here, on autoevolution. Full profile
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