Web Site Explains New RWD Technology
AUBURN HILLS, MI – Want to learn the inner workings of DaimlerChrysler's new rear-wheel drive system on the Dodge Magnum and Chrysler 300? A detailed explanation of the system is available at www.fleet.chrysler.com announced company officials. The technology offers drivers improved handling and stability under all road conditions. Advancements in technology enabled Chrysler Group engineers to develop a rear-wheel-drive platform for a large-car and truck with all season capability. "Rear-wheel drive technology is in our DNA," said Burke Brown, Chief Engineer, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum. "From end to end, the execution of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum signifies not only our return to creating outstanding rear-wheel drive vehicles, but our ongoing commitment to performance and safety." Technologies available in the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum such as electronic stability program (ESP), all-speed traction control, anti-lock brake systems (ABS) have reached new levels of advancement over time. These advancements, combined with improved tire design, provide more overall balance and control of rear-wheel drive vehicles in a variety of surface and weather conditions.
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