Chrysler 300 (LX) / 300C / Lancia Thema Sedan (2004-2010)
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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- 4-speed transmission is outdated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
2.7 | 3.0D | 3.5 | 3.5 AWD | 5.7 | 5.7 AWD | SRT-8 | 3.5 Executive Series | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cargo Capacity | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | 504 L / 17.8 cu-ft | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | 442 L / 15.6 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coolant Capacity | 9.4 L / 9.9 qt | 9.4 L / 9.9 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | 10.8 L / 11.4 qt | 13.9 L / 14.7 qt | 13.9 L / 14.7 qt | 10.5 L / 11.1 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Oil Capacity | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | 6.6 L / 7.0 qt | 6.6 L / 7.0 qt | 5.7 L / 6.0 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Capacity | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 72.0 L / 19.0 gal | 68.0 L / 18.0 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payload | 520 kg / 1146 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tire Size | 215/65 R17 | 225/60 R18 | 215/65 R17 | 225/60 R18 | 225/60 R18 | 225/60 R18 | 245/45 R20, 255/45 R20 | 215/65 R17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turning Circle | 11.9 m / 39.0 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ground Clearance | 143 mm / 5.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Height | 1483 mm / 58.4 in | 1475 mm / 58.1 in | 1483 mm / 58.4 in | 1483 mm / 58.4 in | 1483 mm / 58.4 in | 1483 mm / 58.4 in | 1471 mm / 57.9 in | 1483 mm / 58.4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Length | 4999 mm / 196.8 in | 5015 mm / 197.4 in | 4999 mm / 196.8 in | 4999 mm / 196.8 in | 4999 mm / 196.8 in | 4999 mm / 196.8 in | 4999 mm / 196.8 in | 5151 mm / 202.8 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size | Width | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1880 mm / 74.0 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | 1882 mm / 74.1 in | 1882 mm / 74.1 in | 1882 mm / 74.1 in | 1881 mm / 74.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Front | 1600.0 mm / 63.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Track Width | Rear | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1605.0 mm / 63.2 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | 1603.0 mm / 63.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 1693.0 kg / 3732.4 lbs | 1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs | 1729.0 kg / 3811.8 lbs | 1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs | 1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs | 1935.0 kg / 4265.9 lbs | 1888.0 kg / 4162.3 lbs | 1756.0 kg / 3871.3 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheel Size | 7.0J x 17 | 7.0J x 17 | 7.0J x 17 | 7.5 x 18 | 7.5J X 18 | 9J x 20 | 7.0 x 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wheelbase | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3048 mm / 120.0 in | 3200 mm / 126.0 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 11.1 sec | 7.6 sec | 9.2 sec | 6.3 sec | 5.0 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 10.5 sec | 7.2 sec | 8.7 sec | 6.0 sec | 4.8 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coefficient Of Drag | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fuel Economy | 10.5 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 Speed | 209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph | 230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph | 219.0 km/h / 136.1 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | EER | OM642 | EGG | EGG | EZB | EZB | ESF | EGG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.4 in | 83.0 mm / 3.3 in | 96.0 mm / 3.8 in | 96.0 mm / 3.8 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 99.5 mm / 3.9 in | 103.0 mm / 4.1 in | 96.0 mm / 3.8 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 | 9.9:1 | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 | 9.9:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Displacement | 2.7 L / 167.0 cu-in / 2736.0 cc | 3.0 L / 182.3 cu-in / 2987.0 cc | 3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc | 3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc | 5.7 L / 345.0 cu-in / 5654.0 cc | 5.7 L / 345.0 cu-in / 5654.0 cc | 6.1 L / 369.7 cu-in / 6059.0 cc | 3.5 L / 214.7 cu-in / 3518.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Power | 181.0 hp / 135.0 kW @ 5500 rpm | 218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 4000 rpm | 253.0 hp / 188.7 kW @ 6400 rpm | 253.0 hp / 188.7 kW @ 6400 rpm | 340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000 rpm | 340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 5000 rpm | 425.0 hp / 316.9 kW @ 6200 rpm | 253.0 hp / 188.7 kW @ 6400 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Redline | 6600 rpm | 6600 rpm | 6800 rpm | 6800 rpm | 6800 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Specific Output | 66.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 73.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 71.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 70.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 71.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Stroke | 78.5 mm / 3.1 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | 90.9 mm / 3.6 in | 90.9 mm / 3.6 in | 90.9 mm / 3.6 in | 81.0 mm / 3.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Torque | 258 Nm / 190.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 510 Nm / 376.2 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 525 Nm / 387.2 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm | 525 Nm / 387.2 lb-ft @ 5800 rpm | 569 Nm / 419.7 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 340 Nm / 250.8 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 SOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Gears | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission | Type | Automatic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability | 2004 ~ 2010 | 2006 ~ 2010 | 2004 ~ 2010 | 2004 ~ 2010 | 2004 ~ 2010 | 2005 ~ 2010 | 2005 ~ 2010 | 2004 ~ 2010 |
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carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 81%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.
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Pros
- Gorgeous interior
- Impressive handling
- Decent ride quality
Cons
- Slightly chunky interior
- Lack of room for heads and legs
carmagazine[2]
Reviewer score 76%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
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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