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Sailing Large (part 2 of 2); Chrysler launches a flagship under American colors.

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Just as the Crossfire owes some of its goodness to the outgoing Mercedes SLK/CLK platform, the 300 (and its Dodge sibling, Magnum) must give a nod in the direction of the recently replaced Mercedes E-Class. One of the transmissions (the five-speed automatic with Chrysler Autostick shifter in the Hemi-equipped or awd models) and the rear differential are Mercedes parts, while the five-link rear suspension mounted to a subframe and the short-arm/long-arm front suspension are similar in design and engineering. The suspension parts and subframe, though, differ from the Mercedes units: The Chrysler has a longer wheelbase, wider track and bigger wheels than did the E-Class, so ...

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