Chrysler 2011 300 Limited User manual

C H R Y S L E R 3 00 /S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

All-new 2011 Chrysler 300

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Body Style

E-segment sedan

Assembly Plant

Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada

EPA Vehicle Class

Large car

Introduction Date

December 2010 as 2011 model

ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6

Availability

Standard — 300 and 300 Limited (RWD)

Type and Description

60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled

Displacement

220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

3.78 x 3.27 in. (96.0 x 83.0 mm)

Valve System

Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller

rockers

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

Construction

Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads

Compression Ratio

10.2:1

Power (SAE net)

292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/L)

Torque (SAE net)

260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm

Max. Engine Speed

6,400 rpm (electronically limited)

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2; and E-85 (Federal Bin

5, 37 state compliant)

Oil Capacity

6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter

Coolant Capacity

14.0 qt. (13.25L)

Emission Controls

Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors

and internal engine features(a)

Max. Gross Trailer Weight (unbraked trailer)

1,000 lbs. (454 kg)

EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)

18/27

Engine Assembly Plant

Trenton South Engine Plant, Trenton, Mich.

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine,

Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

ENGINE: 5.7-Liter HEMI®V-8 WITH FOUR-CYLINDER MODE FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY

Availability

Standard — 300C (RWD/AWD)

Type and Description

90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing

(VCT)

Displacement

345 cu. in. (5654 cu. cm)

Bore x Stroke

3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9)

Valve System

Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight

deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with

roller followers

Fuel Injection

Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless

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Construction

Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing

caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion

chambers

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Power (SAE net)

363 bhp (270 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (63.7 bhp/L)

Torque (SAE net)

394 lb.-ft. (534 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm

Max. Engine Speed

5,800 rpm (electronically limited)

Fuel Requirement

Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended

Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable

Oil Capacity

7 qt. (6.6L)

Coolant Capacity

14.7 qt. (13.9L)

Emission Controls

Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,

Quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b)

Max. Gross Trailer Weight

1,000 lbs. (454 kg)

EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)

16/25 (RWD) and 15/23 (AWD)

(b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all 50 states.

TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH AUTO STICK

Availability

Standard on all Chrysler 300 (RWD/AWD) models

Description

Adaptive electronic control or Auto Stick 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

3.16

Final Drive Ratio

300 (RWD) — 2.65

300 Limited (RWD) — 2.65

300C (RWD) — 2.65

300C (AWD) — 3.06

Overall Top Gear

300 (RWD) — 2.20

300 Limited (RWD) — 2.20

300C (RWD) — 2.20

300C (AWD) — 2.54

TRANSFER CASE

Availability

Standard on Chrysler 300C AWD

Type

Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect

Center Differential

Planetary

Torque Split, Front/Rear

Fully variable

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternator

160-amp — standard on 300 and 300 Limited

180-amp — standard on 300C (RWD/AWD), included on 300

Limited with Luxury Group

Battery

H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(d)

Wheelbase

120.2 (3052)

Track, Front

63.4 (1611)

Track, Rear

63.8 (1620)

Overall Length

198.6 (5044)

Overall Width

75.0 (1902)

Overall Height

300 Touring (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 58.4 (1484.4)

300 Limited and 300C (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 58.5 (1485.2)

300 Limited and 300C (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 58.7 (1492.0)

300C (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 59.2 (1503.9)

Ground Clearance

300 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3)

300 Limited and 300C (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3)

300 Limited and 300C (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 5.0 (127.9)

300C (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 4.8 (122.3)

Drag Coefficient (Cd)

0.320

Curb Weight, lb. (kg)

300 (RWD) — 3,961 (1797)

300 Limited (RWD) — 4006 (1817)

300C (RWD) — 4,270 (1937)

300C (AWD) — 4,513 (2047)

Weight Distribution, percent F/R

300 (RWD) — 52/48

300 Limited (RWD) — 52/48

300C (RWD) — 53/47

300C (AWD) — 55/45

Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)

19.1 (72.2)

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

ACCOMMODATIONS

Seating Capacity, F/R

2/3

Front

Head room

38.6 (981)

36.9 (938.4) with dual-pane sunroof

Legroom

41.8 (1061)

Shoulder room

59.5 (1510)

Hip room

56.2 (1428)

Seat travel

Driver — 10.6 (270)

Passenger — 8.66 (220)

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Recliner angle range, deg.

Power — 70.7

Manual — 70

EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)

55.6 (1.573)

Rear Seat

Head room

37.9 (963)

36.9 (937) with dual-pane sunroof

Legroom

40.1 (1019)

Knee clearance

3.9 (99)

Shoulder room

57.7 (1465)

Hip room

56.1 (142)

EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)

50.7 (1.4)

Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)

106.3 (3.0)

EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)

16.3 (0.5)

EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m)

122.6 (3.5)

Trunk Liftover Height

30.1 (768.9)

BODY

Layout

Longitudinal front engine, RWD

Construction

Unitized steel body and aluminum hood

SUSPENSION

Front

Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over

gas-charged monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar —

standard on 300, 300 Limited and 300C

Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles —

standard on 300, 300 Limited and 300C

One piece lower-control arms — standard on 300C AWD only

Rear

Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube

shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle

— standard on all 300 models

STEERING

Type

Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist

Overall Ratio

300 (RWD) — 15.5:1

300 Limited (RWD) — 15.5:1

300C (RWD) — 15.5:1

300C (AWD) — 16.5:1

Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)

300 (RWD) — 2.8

300 Limited (RWD) — 2.8

300C (RWD) — 2.8

300C (AWD) — 3.1

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TIRES

Availability

Standard on 300 (RWD)

Size and type

P215/65R17 BSW all-season touring

Mfr. and model

Michelin Energy Saver

Revs per mile (km)

748 (465)

Availability

Standard on 300 Limited and 300C (RWD)

Size and type

P225/60R18 BSW all-season performance

Mfr. and model

Firestone FR710

Revs per mile (km)

730 (456)

Availability

Standard on 300C AWD

Size and type

P235/55R19 BSW all-season performance

Mfr. and model

Michelin MXM4

Revs per mile (km)

710 (446)

Availability

Optional on 300 Limited and 300C (RWD)

Size and type

P245/45R20 BSW all-season performance

Mfr. and model

Firestone Firehawk GTV

Revs per mile (km)

725 (451)

WHEELS

Availability

Standard on 300 (RWD)

Type and material

12-spoke design, cast-aluminum, fully painted

Size

17 x 7.0

Availability

Standard on 300 Limited and 300C (RWD)

Type and material

10-spoke design, cast-aluminum, chrome clad

Size

18 x 7.5

Availability

Standard on 300C AWD

Type and material

10 split-spoke design, cast-aluminum, polished face with silver

painted

Size

19 x 7.5

Availability

Optional on 300 Limited and 300C (RWD)

Type and material

10 split-spoke design, cast-aluminum, polished face with silver

painted pockets

Size

20 x 8.0

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BRAKES

Touring Brake Package

Standard on 300 and 300 Limited (RWD)

Front

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented

Caliper size and type

2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

259 sq. in. (1671 sq. cm)

Rear

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)

Performance Brake Package

Standard on 300C (RWD) / AWD

Front

Rotor size and type

13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

249 sq. in. (1606 sq. cm)

Rear

Rotor size and type

12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented

Caliper size and type

1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing

Swept area

264 sq. in. (1703 sq. cm)

SUSPENSION

Comfort-tuned Suspension

Standard on 300, 300 Limited and 300C (RWD)

Front

Stabilizer bar

25 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 204 lb./in.

Rear

Stabilizer bar

12 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 547 lb./in.

Touring-tuned Suspension

Optional on 300 Limited and 300C (RWD) with 20-in. wheels

Front

Stabilizer bar

27 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 240 lb./in.

Rear

Stabilizer bar

16 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 547 lb./in.

AWD Touring-tuned Suspension

Standard on 300C AWD

Front

Stabilizer bar

32 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 340 lb./in.

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Rear

Stabilizer bar

16 mm, solid

Shock type/rate

Monotube with 600 lb./in.

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