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2008 Chrysler 300 Sedan
MSRP: fromt $24,625
 
Layout:
front-engine / RWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,725 - 4,280
Weight distribution: 53 / 47
54 / 46 (300C)
55 / 45 (300C SRT8; AWD)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000 (LX)
2,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18
19 (300C)
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 38.9
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs
Multilink; coil springs, anti-roll bar (300C)
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.6 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
300C; AWD: 13.6 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
300C SRT8: 14.2 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.6 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs
300C; AWD: 12.6 x 0.87 in. power-assisted vented discs
300C SRT8: 13.8 x 1.1 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 2,736
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 78.5
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Power [hp]: 178 at 5,500
Torque [lb-ft]: 190 at 4,000
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City [mpg]: 18
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26
 
Optional Engines:
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: SOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 3,518
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 81.0
Compression Ratio: 9.9:1
Power [hp]: 250 at 6,400
Torque [lb-ft]: 250 at 3,800
Redline: 6,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 17 (RWD)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 24 (RWD)
Available with: Touring; Limited
 
Type: V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 5,654
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 99.5 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 340 at 5,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 390 at 4,000
Redline: 6,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 15
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 22 - 23 (RWD)
Available with: 300C
 
Type: V8; cast-iron block and aluminum heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 6,059
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.0 x 90.9
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 425 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 420 at 4,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 14
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 20
Available with: 300C SRT8
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.84, 1.57, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.9 (LX); 3.64 (3.5l RWD)
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.59, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.83
Final Drive: 3.07 (AWD); 2.82 (300C RWD); 2.54 (SRT8)
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 196.8
202.8 (Long Wheelbase)
Width [in.]: 74.1
Height [in.]: 58.4
Wheelbase [in.]: 120.0
126.0 (Long Wheelbase)
Front Track [in.]: 63.0
Rear Track [in.]: 63.1
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 106.6
116.8 (Long Wheelbase)
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.0
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 40.2
46.0 (Long Wheelbase)
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 59.4
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.7
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.9
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.9
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 15.6
Standard Features
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 2 power remote door mirrors
  • 2.7-liter 6-cylinder engine
  • 215/65 R17 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-speed automatic transmission
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 8-way power driver bucket seat with lumbar support
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and grille
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo tie down anchors
  • Carpeted floor mats in front and rear
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry for doors and trunk
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • Low emission vehicle
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open for driver
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Reading lights in front and rear
  • Rear folding bench seats
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Rear-wheel-drive (RWD)
  • Remote trunk release
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Spoiler in rear
  • Storage: front and rear doors and front seat-backs
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilting and telescoping steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] Unlimited / Unlimited
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.0 (Touring; Limited)
5.3 (300C)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 22.3 (Touring; Limited)
13.4 (300C)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.1 (Touring; Limited)
13.9 (300C)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130 (300C)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 133 (Touring; Limited)
126 (300C)