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Chrysler 300 II (facelift 2015) 5.7 V8 (363 Hp) Automatic
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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)
II (facelift 2015) Overview:
Chrysler 300 (II (facelift 2015)). With 534 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1987 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.7 V8 (363 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The legendary 5.7L HEMI V8 delivers robust power and torque, providing effortless acceleration and a classic American muscle feel, though not as aggressive as the SRT.
Fuel Economy
As expected, the V8 consumes more fuel than the V6, but cylinder deactivation helps mitigate this during light cruising, with a combined 12.4 l/100 km.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Muscular American styling with strong road presence
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Wide range of powerful V6 and V8 engine options
- • Available AWD for enhanced all-weather capability
- • Smooth 8-speed automatic transmission
- • Good value proposition in the full-size sedan segment
Cons:
- • Interior materials, while improved, still trail some European rivals
- • Fuel economy can be high, especially with V8 or AWD models
- • Large turning circle can make city maneuvering tricky
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to thick C-pillars
- • Some V6 models have reported minor issues (e.g., oil cooler leaks)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2012 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | 300 |
| Generation: | II (facelift 2015) |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.7 V8 (363 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Cylinder deactivation system |
| Power: | 363 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 64.2 Hp/l [44mm less] |
| Torque: | 534 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | HEMI / EZH More details about the engine HEMI / EZH |
| Engine displacement: | 5654 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV, VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Coolant: | 13.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 99.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.9 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 5800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA): | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA): | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA): | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.5 kg/Hp, 182.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.7 kg/Nm, 268.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1987 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 462 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 454 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5044 mm mm [44mm less] |
| Width: | 1902 mm mm [16mm more] |
| Height: | 1492 mm mm [12mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3052 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1611 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1620 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 128 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 345x28 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 320x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 245/45 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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