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Chrysler 300 Touring 5.7 i V8 16V (340 Hp)
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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)
Touring Overview:
Chrysler 300 (Touring). With 525 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1860 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 6.4 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Chrysler 300C (on which the Touring is based) achieved a respectable 4-star Euro NCAP rating for adult occupant protection, indicating good overall crash safety for its time.
5.7 i V8 16V (340 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Powerful V8 engine providing robust acceleration and a classic American muscle car feel, making it enjoyable for spirited driving.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption, typical for a large displacement V8, though cylinder deactivation technology offers minor improvements on the highway.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and bold American styling
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with ample cargo space
- • Range of powerful V8 engine options (Hemi, SRT-8)
- • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Interior materials can feel dated and plasticky on lower trims
- • Fuel economy can be poor, especially with V8 engines
- • Handling is more geared towards comfort than sportiness
- • Large turning circle can make city maneuvering challenging
- • Some known reliability issues, particularly with early models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | 300 |
| Generation: | Touring |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.7 i V8 16V (340 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 340 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 525 Nm @ 5800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EZB |
| 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 |
| 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: | 9.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 6.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 6.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.5 kg/Hp, 182.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.5 kg/Nm, 282.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1860 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1602 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 603 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4999 mm mm |
| Width: | 1881 mm mm |
| Height: | 1481 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3048 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1603 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 225/60 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
Behind the wheel of the Chrysler 300. How does it handle on the road?