2007 Chrysler 300C SRT8 Introduction

Specifications

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Style ________________________________________________________ Four-door sedan

Assembly Plant ____________________________________________Brampton, Ontario, Canada

EPA Vehicle Class ________________________________________________________ Large car

Introduction Date ________________________________________________ April 2005, MY 2006

ENGINE: 6.1-LITER, HEMI V-8

Availability ______________________________________________________________ Standard

Type and Description _____________________________________90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement ________________________________________________370 cu. in. (6059 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke _______________________________________________ 4.06 x 3.58 (103.0 x 90.9)

Valve System_______________________________Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, sixteen conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers

Fuel Injection _________________________________ Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction___________________Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers

Compression Ratio _________________________________________________________ 10.3:1

Power (estimated SAE net) _____________________ 425 bhp (317 kW) @ 6,000 rpm (69.8 bhp/L)

Torque (estimated SAE net)______________________________420 lb.-ft. (569 Nm) @ 4,800 rpm

Max. Engine Speed _____________________________________6,400 rpm (electronically limited)

Fuel Requirement ___________________________ Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2-recommended,

Oil Capacity ____________________________________________________________ 7 qt. (6.6L)

Factory Oil Fill ________________________________________________Mobil 10W-40 Synthetic

Coolant Capacity _____________________________________________________ 14 qt. (13.25L)

Emission Controls ________________________Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features

Max. Gross Trailer Weight _______________________________________ Not rated for trailer tow

EPA Fuel Economy (mpg city/hwy) ______________________________________________ 14/20

TRANSMISSION: W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC

Availability ______________________________________________________________ Standard

Description _______________________________ Adaptive electronic control, Performance tuned

AutoStick driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch

Gear Ratios

1st ______________________________________________________________________ 3.59

2nd _____________________________________________________________________ 2.19

3rd______________________________________________________________________ 1.41

4th ______________________________________________________________________ 1.00

5th ______________________________________________________________________ 0.83

Reverse__________________________________________________________________ 3.17

Final Drive Ratio _____________________________________________________________ 3.06

Overall Top Gear _____________________________________________________________ 2.54

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator _______________________________________________________________ 160-amp

Battery __________________________________________ H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)

Wheelbase___________________________________________________________ 120.0 (3048)

Track, Front ___________________________________________________________ 63.0 (1600)

Track, Rear ___________________________________________________________ 63.1 (1603)

Overall Length ________________________________________________________ 196.8 (4999)

Overall Width __________________________________________________________ 74.1 (1881)

Overall Height _________________________________________________________ 57.9 (1471)

With SDAR Antenna ____________________________________________________ 58.5 (1486)

Ground Clearance ________________________________________________________ 5.1 (129)

Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) ________________________________________________25.8 (2.40)

Drag coefficient ___________________________________________________________ 0.355

Curb weight, lb. (kg)-Est. _____________________________________________4160 (1888)

Weight dist., F/R __________________________________________________________ 55/45

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) _________________________________________________19 (72)

(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity, F/R __________________________________________________________ 2/3

Front

Head room __________________________________________________________ 38.7 (983)

Leg room___________________________________________________________ 41.8 (1061)

Shoulder room_______________________________________________________ 59.4 (1510)

Hip room ___________________________________________________________ 55.9 (1420)

Seat travel _________________________________ Driver-10.6 (270), passenger-8.66 (220)

Recliner angle range, deg. _________________________________Driver-70, passenger-69

SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) ______________________________________________ 55.6 (1.58)

Rear

Head room __________________________________________________________ 38.0 (965)

Leg room___________________________________________________________ 40.2 (1020)

Knee clearance ________________________________________________________ 4.8 (122)

Shoulder room_______________________________________________________ 57.7 (1466)

Hip room ___________________________________________________________ 55.9 (1421)

SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) ______________________________________________ 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 _____________________________________________________ 30.2 (768)

BODY

Layout _______________________________________ Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive

Construction_____________________________________________________ Unitized Steel Body

SUSPENSION

*SRT tuned front & rear suspension

Front _______________ Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Rear _______________________Five-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar,

gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated suspension cradle

Nivomat self-leveling shock absorbers

STEERING

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

TIRES

Standard-(Optional in Canada)

Size and type ______________________________________P245/45R20 three-season-Front

P255/45R20 three-season-Rear

Mfr. and model _____________________________________________ Goodyear F1 Supercar

Revs per mile (km) ___________________________________ 729 (452) Front, 720 (447) Rear

Optional-(Standard in Canada)

Size and type _________________________________________ 245/45R20 all-season-Front

245/45R20 all-season-Rear

Mfr. and model ______________________________________________Goodyear Eagle RS-A

Revs per mile (km) ___________________________________ 729 (452) Front, 729 (452) Rear

WHEELS

Standard

Type and material ________________________________________ Forged polished aluminum

Size __________________________________________________________________ 20″ x 9″

BRAKES

Front

Rotor size and type _____________________________________ 14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32) vented

Caliper size and type______________1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing

Swept area _______________________________________________351 sq. in. (2261 sq. cm)

Rear

Rotor size and type _____________________________________ 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented

Caliper size and type______________1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing

Swept area _______________________________________________316 sq. in. (2036 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) active tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

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