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Chrysler 300 II (facelift 2015) S 3.6 (305 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 358 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1828 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.
S 3.6 (305 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful RWD V6 option, offering lively acceleration and a sporty feel, making it a great balance of performance and everyday usability.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for its power output in a large sedan, benefiting from the RWD configuration over the AWD variants at 10.2 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): | S 3.6 (305 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2015 |
| End of production: | 2023 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 305 Hp @ 6350 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 84.6 Hp/l [44mm less] |
| Torque: | 358 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | ERB More details about the engine ERB |
| Engine displacement: | 3604 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.6 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 83 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6400 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6 kg/Hp, 166.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 195.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1828 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 462 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 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 |
| 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 [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [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 | 8.0J x 20 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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