John Varvatos: Self-made Detroiter. Influencing the World and Now, One of the Most Iconic Vehicle Designs Ever – the Chrysler 300

2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition

The fastest growing automotive brand of the year, celebrates its accomplishments with another “Imported from Detroit” achiever; John Varvatos, the multi-award winning menswear designer who has been recognized three times by the CFDA and honored by GQ as a “Designer of the Year.”

• Bespoke Varvatos design elements take the Chrysler 300 brand’s flagship sedan to new heights while highlighting the Motor City’s resurgence and determination through Detroit-born style
• Working hand-in-hand, John Varvatos’ signature fashion style combined with Chrysler designers styling expertise forged two 300 sedan models that embody the soul of “Imported from Detroit”
• For an industrious look and feel, the limited-production Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition features unique exterior appointments, a combination of dark colors and exotic interior materials all tied-in with John Varvatos’ signature design language for a Detroit-tough attitude
• New 2013 Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition features exclusive Dark Mocha or Black ultra-premium Poltrona Frau “Foligno” leather and hand-sanded matte wood all finished with world-class craftsmanship and Platinum Chrome exterior detail for a confident on Fifth Avenue look
• Award-winning Pentastar V-6 with paddle-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission delivers a best-in-class EPA estimated 31 highway mpg, while optional HEMI® V-8 with four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology delivers 363 horsepower and 0-60 mph performance in less than six seconds

Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT®) High-performance Vehicle Lineup Featured on Speed Channel’s ‘Test Drive’ on Sunday, Dec. 18

• Show host/champion road racer Tommy Kendall and special guests put four 2012 SRT® vehicles including Chrysler 300 SRT8®, Dodge Challenger SRT8 392, Dodge Charger SRT8, and Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8 through their high-performance paces at unique locations in the U.S. and beyond
• Premiere airs at Noon (EST) Sunday, Dec. 18 on the Speed Channel

The 2012 SRT8 Family

‘Under the Pentastar’ Wraps the Week

“Under the Pentastar” is a quick video recap of significant events at Chrysler Group LLC over the past week. The top stories for the week ending September 22, 2011, include: A new television commercial debuted, touting the 2012 Chrysler 300; Chrysler Group LLC is recognized for its diversity; and the national labor contract between Chrysler Group LLC and the UAW has been extended through Oct. 19.