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2005 Chrysler 300C - Specs - Long-Term Test Verdict

Below is an enthusiast article written by the automotive experts at Motor Trend. The 300 lineup won our Car of the Year award for 2005, thus earning a tester an automatic spot in the Motor Trend garage for a 12-month workout. Chrysler obliged us with ...     read more
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2006 CHRYSLER 300C
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type 90 V-8 iron block/alum heads
Valvetrain OHV, 2 valves/cyl
Displacement 345.0 cu in/5654 cc
Compression ratio 9.6:1
Power (SAE net) 340 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 5800 rpm
Weight to power 11.9 lb/hp
Transmission 5-speed auto
Axle/final-drive ratios 3.40:1 / 2.821
Suspension, f;r Control arms, coil springs,anti-roll bar; multilink,coil springs, anti-roll bar
Turns lock-to-lock 2.75
Brakes, f;r 13.6-in vented disc;
12.6-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r 18 x 7.5 in, cast aluminum
Tires, f;r 225/60R18 Continental ContiTouringContact
DIMENSIONS
WHEELBASE 103.9 in
TRACK, F/R 60.2/59.6 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT 176.6 x 69.1 x 57.7
TURNING CIRCLE 34.1 ft
CURB WEIGHT 2914 lb
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, F/R 60/40%
SEATING CAPACITY 5
HEADROOM 38.2/38.3 in
LEGROOM 41.9/36.3 in
SHOULDER 54.9/54.0 in
CARGO VOLUME 17.1/31.2 cu ft (seats up/folded)
TEST DATA
ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 2.7 sec
0-40 4
0-50 5.8
0-60 7.7
0-70 10.3
0-80 13.5
0-90 17.6
0-100 23.8
PASSING 45-65 MPH 15.9 sec @ 87.4 mph
QUARTER MILE 116 ft
BRAKING 60-0 MPH 66.4 mph avg
LATERAL ACCELERATION 0.88 g avg
MT FIGURE EIGHT 27.4 sec @ 0.62 g avg
TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 2550 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL No/no
AIRBAGS Dual front, front side (opt), f/r head curtain (opt), front torso (opt)
BASIC WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 4 yrs/50,000 miles
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 4 yrs/50,000 miles
FUEL CAPACITY 14.5 gal
EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON 25/32 mpg
RECOMMENDED FUEL Regular unleaded

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