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2003 Chrysler 300M - Specs
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| Engine |
2003
Chrysler 300M |
| Type |
3.5-Liter
SOHC 24-Valve SMPI V-6 |
| Type and Description |
60-degree, liquid-cooled with
electronically controlled manifold tuning valve
and short-runner valves
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| Displacement |
214.7
cu. in. (3518 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.78 x 3.19 (96 x 81) |
| Valve System |
SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic,
center-pivot roller rocker arms |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic |
| Construction |
Semi-permanent mold-aluminum
block with cast in iron liners, cast-aluminum heads |
| Compression Ratio |
9.9:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
250 bhp (186 kW) @ 6400
rpm (71.4 bhp/L)(a)
255 bhp (190 kW) @ 6500 rpm (72.9 bhp/L)(b) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
250 lb.-ft. (339 N•m)
@ 3900 rpm(a)
258 lb.-ft. (350 N•m) @ 3950 rpm(b) |
| Maximum Engine Speed |
6800 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87
octane (R+M)/2(a)
Unleaded premium, 92 octane (R+M)/2(b) |
| Oil Capacity |
5 qt. (4.75L) with dry
filter |
| Coolant Capacity |
9.4 qt. (8.9L) |
| Emission Controls |
Close-coupled three-way
catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, and internal
engine features(c) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
2000 lbs. (907 kg) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) |
18 / 26 |
| Alternator |
130-amp, high-speed |
| Battery |
600 CCA, maintenance-free |
(a) 300M
(b) 300M Special
(c) Meets LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) vehicle requirements
in all 50 states. |
| Transaxle: |
Automatic,
Four-Speed Overdrive |
| Description |
Electronic
control with AutoStick® feature, electronically
modulated converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
| Final Drive |
3.66 — 300M
3.89 — 300M Special |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.52 — 300M
2.68 — 300M Special |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2003
Chrysler 300M |
| Wheelbase |
113.0
(2870) |
| Track, Front |
61.9 (1573) |
| Track, Rear |
61.6 (1565) |
| Overall Length |
197.8 (5023) |
| Overall Width |
74.4 (1890) |
| Overall Height |
56.0 (1422) — 300M;
55.5 (1410) — 300M Special |
| Ground Clearance |
5.1 (128) — 300M;
4.5 (114) — 300M Special |
| Curb Weight (Estimated) |
3581 lbs. (1624 kg) —
300M; 3650 lbs. (1656 kg) — 300M Special |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
64/36 |
| Frontal Area |
23.9 sq. ft. (2.22 sq.
m) |
| Drag Coefficient |
0.313 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
17 gal. (64L) |
| (a) All Dimensions measured
at curb weight with standard tires |
| Accommodations |
2003
Chrysler 300M |
| Seating Capacity, F/R |
2/3 |
| Front |
| Head room |
38.3 (973) — std.;
37.1 (942) — with moon roof |
| Leg room |
42.2 (1071) |
| Shoulder room |
58.8 (1493) |
| Hip room |
57.4 (1458) |
| Seat travel |
8.6 (218) |
| SAE volume |
55.0 cu. ft. (1.56 cu.
m) |
| Recliner angle range |
50° |
| Rear |
| Head room |
37.7 (958) |
| Leg room |
39.1 (993) |
| Knee clearance |
3.9 (100) |
| Shoulder room |
58.7 (1490) |
| Hip room |
59.1 (1500) |
| SAE volume |
50.1 cu. ft. (1.42 cu.
m) |
| SAE Cargo Volume |
16.8 cu. ft. (476L) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index |
121.9 cu. ft. (3.45 cu.
m) |
| Body |
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| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine,
front-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Steel unibody with isolated
engine/suspension cradle
and isolated rear suspension crossmember |
| Suspension |
2003
Chrysler 300M |
| Front |
MacPherson
struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers,
coil springs, single transverse lower links, tension
struts, urethane jounce bumpers and
spring seats, link-type stabilizer bar — std.;
Firmer struts — opt. |
| Rear |
Chapman struts with integral
gas-charged shock absorbers and concentric coil springs,
dual transverse lower links, lower trailing links,
link-type stabilizer bar, urethane spring seats and
jounce bumpers — std.;
Firmer struts, taller jounce bumpers — opt. |
| Steering |
2003
Chrysler 300M |
| Type |
Power-assisted
rack and pinion — std.;
Firm-feel power-assisted rack and pinion with enhanced
on-center response — std. 300M Special,
opt. 300M |
| Overall Ratio |
17.0:1 |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
37.6
ft. (11.5 m) |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.1 |
| Tires |
2003
Chrysler 300M |
| Standard — 300M |
| Size and type |
P225/55R17 95H black
sidewall all-season touring |
| Mfr. and model |
Michelin Pilot MXV4 Plus |
| Revs per mile (km) |
783 (486) |
| Optional
— 300M |
| Size and type |
P225/55R17 95V black
sidewall all-season performance |
| Mfr. and model |
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 |
| Revs per mile (km) |
782 (486) |
| Standard — 300M
Special |
| Size and type |
245/45ZR18 96Y black
sidewall ultra-high performance, unidirectional |
| Mfr. and model |
Michelin Pilot® Sport |
| Wheels |
300M |
| Standard — 300M |
| Type and material |
Aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Optional
— 300M |
| Type and material |
Chrome-clad aluminum |
| Size |
17 x 7.0 |
| Standard — 300M
Special |
| Type and material |
Aluminum |
| Size |
18 x 7.5 |
| Brakes
(a) |
300M |
| Front |
| Size and type |
11.7 x 1.02 (297 x 26)
inboard vented disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
and low-speed traction control |
| Swept area |
287.3 sq. in. (1853.5
sq. cm) |
| Rear |
| Size and type |
10.6 x 0.5 (270 x 12)
solid disc with single-piston caliper and ABS |
| Swept area |
184.6 sq. in. (1191 sq.
cm) |
| Power Assist type |
Tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| (a) 300M Special and the
Performance Handling Group include stiffer front calipers
and outboard-vented rotors. The Performance Handling
Group includes high-performance linings at all four
wheels. The 300M Special includes higher-performance
linings at all four wheels. |
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