Chrysler 300 (LX) / 300C / Lancia Thema Sedan (2004-2010)

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Product Overview

Chrysler 300 (chassis code LX) is a full-size sedan in production from 2004 to 2010. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 2.7 to 6.1 liters.
Unlike Chrysler sedans made in the decade prior to its launch, the Chrysler 300 finally returned to the magic formula of big engine + RWD. This greatly elevated sales and the brand image of the company, which is hardly surprising: what surprises is that it took Chrysler years of financial difficulty to realize that consumers are not as dim as some marketers would like one to believe.
Atop the V6 engines that could be found in the LHS and 300M that preceded the Gen1 300, Chrysler added the new 5.7- and 6.1-liter Hemi V8s that became instant hit. For good measure, an OM642 V6 diesel from Mercedes was also made available.
While the old 4-speed Chrysler auto box was still used, higher-end models used Mercedes 5G-Tronic (also known as W5A580 or NAG1) 5-speed automatic transmission.
Double-wishbone + multilink suspensions were used for comfort and handling.
Even though today the LX 300 is nothing special, it might just be the vehicle that saved Chrysler.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Reintroduction of Hemi V8s
  • Available with Mercedes' wonderful 5G-Tronic transmission
  • Imposing styling
  • Much improved equipments
  • Double-wishbone + multilink suspension setup
Cons
  • 4-speed transmission is outdated
  • Reliability still not the best

What external reviewers found***

External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Powerful and fun to drive
  • Impressive handling
  • Decent ride quality
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Lots of kit
Cons
  • Lack of room for heads and legs
  • Slightly chunky interior
  • No gearshift paddles
  • In-yer-face styling
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Specifications

2.73.0D3.53.5 AWD5.75.7 AWDSRT-83.5 Executive Series

Capacity

Cargo Capacity442 L / 15.6 cu-ft504 L / 17.8 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft442 L / 15.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity9.4 L / 9.9 qt9.4 L / 9.9 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt10.8 L / 11.4 qt13.9 L / 14.7 qt13.9 L / 14.7 qt10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt6.6 L / 7.0 qt6.6 L / 7.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt
Fuel Capacity68.0 L / 18.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers5
Payload520 kg / 1146 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsDiscVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscDiscDiscVentilated discsDiscDiscDiscDisc
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size215/65 R17225/60 R18215/65 R17225/60 R18225/60 R18225/60 R18245/45 R20, 255/45 R20215/65 R17
Turning Circle11.9 m / 39.0 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance143 mm / 5.6 in
Size | Height1483 mm / 58.4 in1475 mm / 58.1 in1483 mm / 58.4 in1483 mm / 58.4 in1483 mm / 58.4 in1483 mm / 58.4 in1471 mm / 57.9 in1483 mm / 58.4 in
Size | Length4999 mm / 196.8 in5015 mm / 197.4 in4999 mm / 196.8 in4999 mm / 196.8 in4999 mm / 196.8 in4999 mm / 196.8 in4999 mm / 196.8 in5151 mm / 202.8 in
Size | Width1881 mm / 74.1 in1880 mm / 74.0 in1881 mm / 74.1 in1881 mm / 74.1 in1882 mm / 74.1 in1882 mm / 74.1 in1882 mm / 74.1 in1881 mm / 74.1 in
Track Width | Front1600.0 mm / 63.0 in
Track Width | Rear1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1605.0 mm / 63.2 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in1603.0 mm / 63.1 in
Weight1693.0 kg / 3732.4 lbs1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs1729.0 kg / 3811.8 lbs1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs1935.0 kg / 4265.9 lbs1888.0 kg / 4162.3 lbs1756.0 kg / 3871.3 lbs
Wheel Size7.0J x 177.0J x 177.0J x 177.5 x 187.5J X 189J x 207.0 x 17
Wheelbase3048 mm / 120.0 in3048 mm / 120.0 in3048 mm / 120.0 in3048 mm / 120.0 in3048 mm / 120.0 in3048 mm / 120.0 in3048 mm / 120.0 in3200 mm / 126.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h11.1 sec7.6 sec9.2 sec6.3 sec5.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph10.5 sec7.2 sec8.7 sec6.0 sec4.8 sec
Coefficient Of Drag0.330.330.340.360.34
Fuel Economy10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (combined) | 15.1 L/100km / 15.6 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (combined) | 14.8 L/100km / 15.9 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway)12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 19.5 L/100km / 12.1 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway)13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (highway)12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (combined) | 16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
EngineEEROM642EGGEGGEZBEZBESFEGG
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in83.0 mm / 3.3 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in99.5 mm / 3.9 in103.0 mm / 4.1 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.7:118.0:19.9:19.9:19.6:19.6:110.3:19.9:1
Engine | Displacement2.7 L / 167.0 cu-in / 2736.0 cc3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc5.7 L / 345.0 cu-in / 5654.0 cc5.7 L / 345.0 cu-in / 5654.0 cc6.1 L / 369.7 cu-in / 6059.0 cc3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc
Engine | Power181.0 hp / 135.0 kW @ 5500 rpm218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 4000 rpm253.0 hp / 188.7 kW @ 6400 rpm253.0 hp / 188.7 kW @ 6400 rpm340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000 rpm340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000 rpm425.0 hp / 316.9 kW @ 6200 rpm253.0 hp / 188.7 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Redline6600 rpm6600 rpm6800 rpm6800 rpm6800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output66.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in73.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in71.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in71.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke78.5 mm / 3.1 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in90.9 mm / 3.6 in90.9 mm / 3.6 in90.9 mm / 3.6 in81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque258 Nm / 190.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm525 Nm / 387.2 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm525 Nm / 387.2 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm569 Nm / 419.7 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears4-speed5-speed4-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2004 ~ 20102006 ~ 20102004 ~ 20102004 ~ 20102004 ~ 20102005 ~ 20102005 ~ 20102004 ~ 2010

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The 300C divides opinions like few big saloons – you either love or hate the brash stateside image it portrays. However, dig beneath that imposing exterior, and in CRD form, it makes a surprisingly rational case for itself. Seating and visibility are excellent, and the beautiful instrumentation is a joy to behold.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Impressive handling
  • Decent ride quality
Cons
  • Slightly chunky interior
  • Lack of room for heads and legs

carmagazine[2]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
SRT, or ‘street and racing technologies' is Chrysler's answer to BMW's M, Merc's AMG and Audi's RS monikers. Big news is under the bonnet. The regular Hemi engine is reamed out from 5.7 to 6.1-litres. It gets a hike in compression ratio, reworked cylinder heads with bigger valves, a lumpier cam and new inlet and exhaust manifolds. Chrysler has even borrowed from famous Hemis past, painting the block orange and the rocker covers black.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful and fun to drive
  • Lots of kit
Cons
  • In-yer-face styling
  • No gearshift paddles

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References

  1. ^ Chrysler 300C CRD SRT Design (2008) driven review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/chrysler/chrysler-300c-crd-srt-design-2008-driven-review/. 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
  2. ^ Chrysler 300C SRT-8 (2006) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/chrysler/chrysler-300c-srt-8-2006-review/. 2006-09-27. Retrieved 2022-02-24.

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