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| Engine |
2.7-Liter,
DOHC, 24-Valve V-6 |
3.5-Liter,
High Output, SOHC, 24-Valve V-6 |
5.7-Liter,
HEMI® MultiI-Displacement V-8 |
| Availability |
Std.- 300 |
Std.- 300 Touring and 300 Limited |
Std. - 300C |
| Type |
60-degree, liquid-cooled, active
dual-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold
tuning valve |
60-degree, liquid-cooled with active
three-plenum intake manifold with electronically controlled manifold
tuning valve and short-runner valves |
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
167 cu. in. (2736 cu. cm) |
214.7 cu. in. (3518 cu. cm) |
345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.38 x 3.09 (86 x 78.5) |
3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81) |
3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System |
DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers |
SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker
arms |
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight
deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller
followers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless |
| Construction |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum block with cast in iron
liners, cross-bolted main bearing caps and cast aluminum heads |
Precision sand cast mold-aluminum block with cast
in iron liners, cross-bolted main bearing caps, and cast-aluminum
heads |
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main
bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.91 |
9.6:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
190 bhp (142 kW) @ 6400 rpm (70.4 bhp/liter) |
250 bhp (186 kW) @ 6400 rpm (70.0 bhp/liter) |
340 bhp (254 kW) @ 5000 rpm, (59.6 bhp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
190 lb.-ft. (258 N•m) @ 4000 rpm |
250 lb.-ft. (340 N•m) @ 3800 rpm |
390 lb.-ft. (525 N•m) @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Engine Speed |
6600 rpm (electronically limited) |
6800 rpm (electronically limited) |
5800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 - recommended |
Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 - recommended |
| unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
- acceptable |
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
- acceptable |
| Oil Capacity |
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter |
6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter |
7 qt. (6.6L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
9.5 qt. (9L) |
10.3 qt. (9.75L) |
13.75 qt. (13L) |
| Emission Controls |
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features |
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features (a) |
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
2,000 lbs. (907 kg) |
2,000 lbs. (907 kg) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) |
21/28 |
RWD - 19/27 |
RWD - 17/25 |
| AWD - 18/24 (estimated) |
AWD - 17/23 (estimated) |
| (a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 8 emissions
requirements; marketed in California as an ULEV 1 (Ultra-Low Emission
Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules. |
| Transaxle: |
Four-Speed
Automatic |
Five-Speed
Automatic |
| Availability |
Std. with 2.7-liter and 3.5-liter V-6 engines |
Std. - 300C, included with AWD |
| Description |
Electronic control with AutoStick® feature, electronically
modulated converter clutch |
Adaptive electronic control, AutoStick® driver-interactive
manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.84 |
3.59 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
2.19 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
1.41 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
1.00 |
| 5th |
- |
0.83 |
| Final Drive |
2.7-liter - 3.90 |
2.82 (RWD) |
| 3.5-liter - 3.64 |
3.07 (AWD) |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.7-liter - 2.70 |
2.34 (RWD) |
| 3.5-liter - 2.51 |
2.55 (AWD) |
| Transfer Case |
2005 Chrysler
300 |
| Availability |
Std. with all-wheel
drive |
| Type |
Single-speed constant engagement |
| Center Differential |
Planetary |
| Torque Split, Front/Rear |
38/62 |
| Electrical System |
2005 Chrysler 300 |
| Alternator |
300 |
140-amp |
| 300 Touring, 300 Limited and 300C |
160-amp |
| Battery |
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2005 Chrysler 300 |
| Wheelbase |
120.0 (3048) |
| Track |
Front |
63.0 (1600) |
| Rear |
63.1 (1603) |
| Overall Length |
196.8 (4999) |
| Overall Width |
74.1 (1881) |
| Overall Height |
58.4 (1483) |
| Ground Clearance |
5.6 (143) |
| Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) |
25.4 (2.36) |
| Drag Coefficient |
300 |
0.331 |
| 300 Touring and 300 Limited |
0.340 |
| 300C |
0.350 |
| Curb Weight, lb. (kg) |
300 |
3712 (1683) |
| 300 Touring and 300 Limited |
3766 (1708) |
| 300C |
4066 (1844) |
| Weight Dist., F/R |
300 |
53/47 |
| 300 Touring and 300 Limited |
53/47 |
| 300C |
54/46 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) |
300 |
18 (68) |
| 300 Touring and 300 Limited |
18 (68) |
| 300C |
19 (72) |
| (a) All Dimensions measured at curb
weight with standard tires |
| Accommodations |
Front |
Rear |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2 |
3 |
| Head room |
38.7 (983) |
38.0 (965) |
| Leg room |
41.8 (1061) |
40.2 (1020) |
| Shoulder room |
59.4 (1510) |
57.7 (1466) |
| Hip room |
55.9 (1420) |
55.9 (1421) |
| Knee Clearance |
- |
4.8 (122) |
| Seat travel |
Driver |
10.6 (270) |
- |
| Passenger |
8.66 (220) |
- |
| Recliner angle range |
Driver |
70 |
- |
| Passenger |
69 |
- |
| SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) |
55.6 (1.58) |
51.0 (1.44) |
| Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu.
m) |
|
106.6 (3.00) |
| SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) |
15.6 (.442) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft.
(cu. m) |
122.2 (3.46)
|
| Trunk Liftover Height |
RWD |
30.2 (768) |
| AWD |
31.2 (793) |
| Suspension |
2005 Chrysler
300 |
| Front |
Independent SLA with
high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers
and stabilizer bar — std. All; Lateral and diagonal lower links
with dual ball joint front knuckle — std. RWD, lower “A”
arm — std. AWD |
| Rear |
Five-link independent with coil springs,
gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle —
std. All; Rear stabilizer bar on 300C |
| Steering |
2005 Chrysler
300 |
| Type |
Rack and pinion with
hydraulic power assist |
| Overall Ratio |
16.1:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
38.9 ft. (11.9 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.75 (RWD); 2.90 (AWD) |
| Tires |
2005
Chrysler 300 |
| 300, 300 Touring and 300 Limited—Standard |
| Size and type |
P215/65R17 98T black sidewall all-season
ride |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Integrity |
| Revs per mile (km) |
730 (454) |
| 300, 300 Touring and 300 Limited—Optional |
| Size and type |
P215/65R17 98T black sidewall all-season
ride self-sealing |
| Mfr. and model |
Continental CT95 ContiSeal™ |
| Revs per mile (km) |
730 (454) |
| 300C and AWD Models—Standard |
| Size and type |
P225/60R18 99H black sidewall all-season
touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Continental CH95 |
| Revs per mile (km) |
735 (457) |
| 300C and AWD Models—Optional |
| Size and type |
P225/60R18 99H black sidewall all-season
touring self sealing |
| Mfr. and model |
Continental CH95 ContiSeal™ |
| Revs per mile (km) |
735 (457) |
| Wheels |
2005
Chrysler 300 |
| 300—Standard |
| Type and material |
Stamped-steel |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| 300 Touring—Standard |
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| 300 Limited—Standard |
| Type and material |
Chrome-clad cast-aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| 300C—Standard |
| Type and material |
Chrome-clad cast-aluminum |
| Size |
18 x 7.5 |
| 300 Touring, 300 Limited
and 300C—AWD |
| Type and material |
Polished Slit five-spoke aluminum |
| Size |
18 x 7.5 |
| Brakes
(a) |
2005 Chrysler
300 |
| 300, 300
Touring and 300 Limited |
| Front |
Rotor size and type |
12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented |
| Caliper size and type |
2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Swept area |
254.8 sq. in. (1644 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Rotor size and type |
12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid |
| Caliper size and type |
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding
with aluminum housing |
| Swept area |
260.4 sq. in. (1680 sq. cm) |
| Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control |
Std.—300 Touring Edition and 300 Limited |
| Opt.—300 |
| Electronic stability control
and brake assist |
Std.—300 Touring Edition and
300 Limited |
| Opt.—300 |
| Power assist type |
Std. on 300 |
8x9 (203 x 229) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster |
| Std. on 300 Tng and 300 Ltd., Opt.—300 |
8x9 (203 x 229) active tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster |
| 300C and
all AWD models |
| Front |
Rotor size and type |
13.6 x 1.1 (345 x 28) vented |
| Caliper size and type |
1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Swept area |
292 sq. in. (1884 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
Rotor size and type |
12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented |
| Caliper size and type |
1.65 (42) single-piston sliding
with aluminum housing |
| Swept area |
260.4 sq. in. (1680 sq. cm) |
| Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control |
Standard |
| Electronic stability control and brake
assist |
Standard |
| Power assist type |
8 x 9 (203 x 229) tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster |
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