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1999 Chrysler 300M - Tech Data - First Test

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First Test: 1999 Chrysler 300M
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CHRYSLER 300 TEST DATA
  1955 1958 1960 1965
  (300A) (300D) (300F) (300L)
Engine 331-cu-in. V-8 392-cu-in. V-8 413-cu-in. V-8 413-cu-in. V-8
Horsepower/rpm 300 @ 5200 380 @ 5200 400 @ 5200 360 @ 4800
Carburetor Four-barrel Dual four-barrel Dual four-barrel Four-barrel
Transmission 3-speed auto. 3-speed auto. 3-speed auto. 3-speed auto.
Curb weight, lb 4200 4253 4710 4245
0-60 mph 10.0 9.7 7.1 8.8
1/4 mile, sec/mph 17.6 @ 82.0 17.9 @ 85.3 16.0 @ 85.0 17.3 @ 82.0
Price as tested $5200 (est.) $5620 $5411 $5931

TECH DATA
’99 CHRYSLER 300M
GENERAL
Location of final assembly Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
Body style 4-door, 5-passenger
EPA size class Large car
Drivetrain layout Front engine, front-drive
Airbag Dual front and side

POWERTRAIN
Engine type 60 degree V-6, liquid cooled,
  cast aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke, in./mm 3.78 x 3.19/96 x 81
Displacement, ci/cc 215/3518
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Valve gear SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Fuel/induction system Sequential multiport EFI
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net 253 @ 6400
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net 255 @ 3950
Horsepower/liter 72.3
Redline, rpm 6800
Transmission type 4-speed automatic w/AutoStick
Axle ratio 3.66:1
Final-drive ratio 2.52:1
Engine rpm, 60 mph in top gear N/A
Recommended fuel Unleaded mid-grade

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