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Chrysler 300 3.5 V6 (253 Hp) Automatic AWD
Overall Rating
Chrysler 300:
The Chrysler 300 is a full-size car produced by Chrysler under Stellantis North America and its predecessors. The first generation was available as a four-door sedan and station wagon, in the second generation was available solely as a sedan.
The second generation 300 was marketed as the Chrysler 300C in the United Kingdom and Ireland and as the Lancia Thema in the remainder of Europe.
The Chrysler 300 continues a tradition of full-sized, front-engine, rear-wheel drive, V8-powered luxury sedans the company has offered, starting in the 1940s with the Chrysler Saratoga and Chrysler New Yorker, followed by the Chrysler Windsor, Chrysler Newport, and the Chrysler Cordoba, with the last rear wheel drive sedan, the Chrysler Fifth Avenue that ended production in 1989....(Read more on Wikipedia)
300 Overview:
Chrysler 300 (300). With 340 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1840 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chrysler 300 achieved a respectable 4-star rating for adult occupant protection in Euro NCAP tests, indicating good overall crash safety for its time.
3.5 V6 (253 Hp) Automatic AWD Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent power with the added benefit of all-wheel drive traction, suitable for varied weather conditions.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is notably higher than the RWD V6 due to the AWD system's extra weight and drivetrain losses.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive, imposing American styling
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Smooth and composed ride quality
- • Powerful Hemi V8 engine options (including SRT-8)
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Interior materials and finish can feel dated compared to rivals
- • Some V6 engines feel underpowered for the car's size
- • Fuel economy can be poor, especially with V8 and AWD models
- • Large turning circle makes city maneuvering challenging
- • Older automatic transmissions can be less refined than competitors
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | 300 |
| Generation: | 300 |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (253 Hp) Automatic AWD |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 253 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 71.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 340 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EGG |
| Engine displacement: | 3518 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 10.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.91:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.3 kg/Hp, 137.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1840 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 442 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4999 mm mm |
| Width: | 1881 mm mm |
| Height: | 1483 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3048 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 143 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/60 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5 x 18 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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