Chrysler 300c First generation (2005–2010)

Chrysler 300

The Chrysler 300 is a rear-wheel-drive, front-engine, full-sized luxury car manufactured and marketed by FCA US (and its predecessor companies) as a four-door sedan and station wagon in its first generation (model years 2005–2010) and solely as a four-door sedan in its second and current generation (model years 2011–present). The second generation 300 was marketed as the Chrysler 300C in the United Kingdom and Ireland and as the Lancia Thema in the remainder of Europe

Chrysler 300c First generation (2005–2010)

The 300 debuted as a concept at the 2003 New York International Auto Show with styling by Burke Brown and production starting in January 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Chrysler 300 was designed as a modern interpretation of the Chrysler C-300 (and the letter series Chryslers that followed), featuring a large grille, long hood and low roofline that was prominent on those vehicles. The styling retained many elements of the 1998 Chrysler Chronos concept car, such as chrome interior accents and tortoiseshell finishings on the steering wheel and shifter knob.[13]

The Chrysler 300 is based on the rear-wheel drive Chrysler LX platform with components derived from the Chrysler LH architecture. 

Overview

Also called 

Chrysler 300C

Production

February 2004–2010

Model years

2005–2010

Assembly

Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly)[8]

Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr) (2005–2010)

Beijing, China (Beijing Benz) (2006–2009)[9]

Designer

Ralph Gilles (2001)

Freeman Thomas (2001)

Body and chassis

Body style

4-door notchback sedan

5-door station wagon (Europe, Australia)

Platform

                Chrysler LX platform

Related Dodge Charger

                Dodge Challenger 

                Dodge Magnum

Powertrain

Engine

2.7 L EER V6

3.5 L EGG V6

5.7 L EZB HEMI V8

6.1 L ESF HEMI V8

3.0 L OM642 turbodiesel V6

Transmission 4-speed 42RLE automatic

5-speed W5A580 automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase 120.0 in (3,048 mm)[10]

Length 197.8 in (5,024 mm)

Width 74.1 in (1,882 mm)

Height 58.4 in (1,483 mm)

SRT8: 57.9 in (1,471 mm)

Curb weight 3,721–4,046 lb (1,688–1,835 kg )111

Chrysler
Model	Engine	Displacement	Power at rpm	Torque at rpm	Years
Touring	3.6 V6 Pentastar	3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)	296 PS (218 kW; 292 hp) at 6,350 rpm	352 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm	2011–
Limited
300S[49]	3.6 V6 Pentastar	3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)	304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp)	358 N⋅m (264 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm	2011–
300C and 300S (2012)	5.7 V8 HEMI	5,654 cc (345.0 cu in)	368 PS (271 kW; 363 hp) at 5,150 rpm	534 N⋅m (394 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm	2011–
300 SRT-8	6.4L 392 Hemi V8 engine	6,430 cc (392 cu in)	477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) at 6,000 rpm	637 N⋅m (470 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm	2012–2015
Lancia - (Chrysler UK)
Petrol	3.6 V6 Pentastar	3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)	286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) at 6,350 rpm	340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,650 rpm	2011–2014
Diesel	3.0 V6 VM Motori A630	2,987 cc (182.3 cu in)	190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4,000 rpm	440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 rpm	2011–2014
			239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) at 4,000 rpm	550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–2,800 rpm