Chrysler 300 2012 User manual

1/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
2012 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
2011 model
ENGINE: 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR DOHC 24-VALVE V-6
Availability
Standard — 300, 300 Limited and 300S (V-6) (RWD/AWD)
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 (RWD with WA580 5-speed automatic transmission)
19/31 (RWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)
18/27 (AWD with ZF 8HP45 eight-speed automatic transmission)
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.

2/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE: 5.7-Liter HEMI®V-8 WITH FOUR-CYLINDER MODE FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY
Availability
Standard — 300C, 300S (V-8) and 300C Luxury Series
(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
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, 300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury
Series (RWD and 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, 300C, 300S (V-8) and 300C Luxury Series (RWD) — 2.65
300, 300C, 300S (V-8) and 300C Luxury Series (AWD) — 3.07
Overall Top Gear
300, 300C, 300S (V-8) and 300C Luxury Series (RWD) — 2.20
300, 300C, 300S (V-8) and 300C Luxury Series (AWD) — 2.54

3/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION: ZF 8HP45 AUTOMATIC EIGHT-SPEED WITH AUTO STICK
Availability
Optional on Chrysler 300 model
Standard on Chrysler 300 Limited and 300S (RWD and AWD)
models
Description
Adaptive electronic control, ‘Sport’ mode or paddle-shifted driver-
interactive manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two
open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity
oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine
torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear.
Gear Ratios
1st
4.71
2nd
3.14
3rd
2.10
4th
1.67
5th
1.29
6th
1.00
7th
0.84
8th
0.67
Reverse
3.30
Final Drive Ratio
300 (RWD)—2.65
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (RWD)—2.65
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (AWD)—3.07
Overall Top Gear
300 (RWD)—1.78
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (RWD)—1.78
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (AWD)—2.05
TRANSFER CASE
Availability
Standard on Chrysler 300 Limited, 300S (V-6 and V-8) models,
300C and 300C Luxury Series with AWD
Type
Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect
Center Differential
Planetary
Torque Split, Front/Rear
Fully variable
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
160-amp — standard on 300
180-amp — standard on 300 Limited, 300S (V-6), 300C, 300S
(V-8) and 300C Luxury Series models (RWD/AWD)
Battery
H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

4/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
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 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 58.4 (1484.4)
300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 58.5 (1485.2)
300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 58.7 (1492.0)
300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 59.2 (1503.9)
Ground Clearance
300 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3)
300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3)
300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 5.0 (127.9)
300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 4.8 (122.3)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.320
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
300 (RWD) — 3,999 (1814)
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (RWD) — 4,029 (1828)
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (AWD) — 4,235 (1921)
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (RWD) — 4,326 (1962)
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (AWD) — 4,515 (2048)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
300 (RWD) — 52/48
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (RWD) — 52/48
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (AWD) — 53/47
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (RWD) — 55/45
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (AWD) — 56/44
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 (936.6) 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)
Recliner angle range, deg.
Power — 70.7
Manual — 70
EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
55.6 (1.573)

5/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
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 (1425)
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 and 300S V-6 (RWD)—15.5:1
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (AWD)—16.5:1
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (RWD)—15.5:1
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (AWD)—16.5:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
300 (RWD)—2.8
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (RWD)—2.8
300 Limited and 300S V-6 (AWD)—3.1
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (RWD)—2.8
300C, 300S V-8 and 300C Luxury Series (AWD)—3.1

6/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
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 300 Limited, 300C and Standard on 300C Luxury
Series (AWD)
Type and material
10 split-spoke design, cast-aluminum, polished face with silver
painted pockets
Size
19 x 7.5
Availability
Standard on 300S (V-6 and V-8 AWD)
Type and material
10 split-spoke design, cast-aluminum, polished face with black
painted pockets
Size
19 x 7.5

7/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
Availability
Optional on 300 Limited and 300C (RWD)
Standard on 300C Luxury Series (RWD)
Type and material
10 split-spoke design, cast-aluminum, polished face with silver
painted pockets
Size
20 x 8.0
Availability
Standard on 300S (V-6 and V-8 RWD)
Type and material
10 split-spoke design, cast-aluminum, polished face with black
painted pockets
Size
20 x 8.0
BRAKES
Touring Brake Package
Standard on 300, 300 Limited and 300S (V-6) (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, 300S (V-8) and 300C Luxury Series (RWD)
Standard on 300 Limited and 300S (V-6) (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)

8/ CHRYSLER 300 SPECIFICATIONS http://media.chrysler.com
300 / SPECIFICATIONS
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
Standard on 300S (V-6 RWD) and 300C Luxury Series
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 300 Limited, 300S (V-6 and V-8), 300C and 300C
Luxury Series (AWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
32 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 600 lb./in.
Performance-tuned Suspension
Standard on 300S (V-8) (RWD)
Front
Stabilizer bar
27 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 340 lb./in.
Rear
Stabilizer bar
16 mm, solid
Shock type/rate
Monotube with 670 lb./in.
• • •