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| Engine |
3.5-LITER,
SOHC, 24-VALVE SMPI V-6 |
| Type |
60-degree, liquid-cooled
with electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner
valves |
| Displacement |
214.7 cu. in. (3518 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81) |
| Valve System |
SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot
roller rocker arms |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic |
| Construction |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with
cast in iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.9:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
250 bhp (186 kW) @ 6400 rpm (71.4 bhp/L)(a) |
| 255 bhp (190 kW) @ 6500
rpm (72.9 bhp/L) with unleaded premium(b) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
250 lb.-ft. (339 N•m) @ 3900 rpm(a) |
| 258 lb.-ft. (350 N•m)
@ 3950 rpm with unleaded premium(b) |
| Maximum Engine Speed |
6800 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2(a) |
| Unleaded premium recommended,
92 octane (R+M)/2(b) |
| Oil Capacity |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
9.4 qt. (8.9L) |
| Emission Controls |
Close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
heated oxygen sensors, and internal engine features(c) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
2000 lbs. (907 kg) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) |
18 / 26 |
| Alternator |
130-amp, high-speed |
| Battery |
600 CCA, maintenance-free |
(a) 300M
(b) 300M Special
(c) Meets LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) vehicle requirements in all 50
states. |
| Transaxle: |
Automatic, Four-Speed
Overdrive |
| Description |
Electronic control
with AutoStick® feature, electronically modulated converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
| Final Drive |
3.66 - 300M |
| 3.89 - 300M Special |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.52 - 300M |
| 2.68 - 300M Special |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2004 Chrysler
300M |
| Wheelbase |
113.0 (2870) |
| Track, Front |
61.9 (1573) |
| Track, Rear |
61.6 (1565) |
| Overall Length |
197.8 (5023) |
| Overall Width |
74.4 (1890) |
| Overall Height |
56.0 (1422) - 300M |
| 55.5 (1410) - 300M Special |
| Ground Clearance |
5.1 (128) - 300M |
| 4.5 (114) - 300M Special |
| Curb Weight (Estimated) |
3581 lbs. (1624 kg) - 300M |
| 3650 lbs. (1656 kg) - 300M Special |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
64/36 |
| Frontal Area |
23.9 sq. ft. (2.22 sq. m) |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.313 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
17 gal. (64L) |
| (a) All Dimensions measured at curb weight
with standard tires |
| Accommodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2 |
3 |
| Head room |
Standard |
38.3 (973) |
37.7 (958) |
| With moon roof |
37.1 (942) |
| Leg room |
42.2 (1071) |
39.1 (993) |
| Shoulder room |
58.8 (1493) |
58.7 (1490) |
| Hip room |
57.4 (1458) |
59.1 (1500) |
| Knee Clearance |
- |
3.9 (100) |
| Seat travel |
8.6 (218) |
- |
| SAE volume |
- |
16.8 cu. ft. (476L) |
| Recliner angle range |
50° |
- |
| EPA Interior Volume Index |
121.9 cu. ft. (3.45 cu. m)
|
| Body layout |
Longitudinal front engine,
front-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Steel unibody with isolated
engine/suspension cradle and isolated rear suspension crossmember |
| Suspension |
2004 Chrysler
300M |
| Front |
MacPherson struts with
integral gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs, single transverse
lower links, tension struts, link-type stabilizer bar - std.; Firmer
struts - opt. |
| Rear |
Chapman struts with integral gas-charged
shock absorbers and concentric coil springs, dual transverse lower
links, lower trailing links, link-type stabilizer bar — std.;
Firmer struts, taller jounce bumpers — opt. |
| Steering |
2004 Chrysler
300M |
| Type |
Power-assisted rack
and pinion - std.; Firm-feel power-assisted rack and pinion with enhanced
on-center response - std. 300M Special, opt. 300M |
| Overall Ratio |
17.0:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
37.6 ft. (11.5 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1 |
| Tires |
2004
Chrsyler 300M |
| Standard — 300M |
| Size and type |
P225/55R17 95H black sidewall all-season
touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Michelin Pilot® MXV4 Plus |
| Revs per mile (km) |
783 (486) |
| Optional — 300M, Standard —
300M Special |
| Size and type |
P225/55R17 95V black sidewall all-season
performance |
| Mfr. and model |
Michelin Pilot® HX MXM4 |
| Revs per mile (km) |
782 (486) |
| Optional — 300M Special |
| Size and type |
245/451R18 96Y black sidewall ultra-high
performance, unidirectional |
| Mfr. and model |
Michelin Pilot® Sport |
| Wheels |
2004
Chrysler 300M |
| Standard — 300M |
| Type and material |
Aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Optional — 300M |
| Type and material |
Chrome-clad aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Optional — 300M
Special |
| Type and material |
Aluminum |
| Size |
18 x 7.5 |
| Standard — 300M
Special, 300M Platinum Series |
| Type and material |
Chrome aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Brakes
(a) |
2004
Chrysler 300M |
| Front |
| Size and type |
11.7 x 1.02 (297 x 26) inboard vented
disc with single-piston caliper, ABS and low-speed traction control |
| Swept area |
287.3 sq. in. (1853.5 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
| Size and type |
10.6 x 0.5 (270 x 12) solid disc with
single-piston caliper and ABS |
| Swept area |
184.6 sq. in. (1191 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist type |
Tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| (a) 300M Special and the Performance Handling Group
include stiffer front calipers and outboard-vented rotors. The Performance
Handling Group includes high-performance linings at all four wheels.
The 300M Special includes higher-performance linings at all four wheels. |
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