Chrysler 300 SRT8 2012 User manual

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2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8®
SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Note: Information shown is correct at time of publication, and is subject to change without notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style
E-segment sedan
Assembly Plant
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class
Large car
Introduction Date
Summer 2011 as 2012 model
ENGINE: 6.4-LITER HEMI®V-8 WITH FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY
Availability
Standard
Type and Description
90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement, cu. in. (cu. cm.)
392 (6,424)
Bore x Stroke
4.09 x 3.72 (103.9 x 94.5)
Valve System
Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves with sodium-filled
exhaust valves and hollow stem intake valves,
16 conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller tips
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless; automatic features
Fuel Saver mode
Construction
Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio
10.9:1
Power (SAE J2723)
470 hp (351 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE J2723)
470 lb.-ft. (637 N•m) at 4,300 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended
Oil Capacity, qt. (L)
7 (6.6)
Factory Oil Fill
5W-40 Synthetic
Coolant Capacity, qt. (L)
14 (13.25)
Emission Controls
Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, quad-heated
oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
14/23
Assembly Plant
Saltillo Engine Plant, Saltillo, Mexico
(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.

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TRANSMISSION: W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Availability
Standard
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
3.06 – Getrag limited-slip differential
Overall Top Gear
2.54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
220-amp
Battery
H7 case, 730 CCA, maintenance free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(b)
Wheelbase
120.2 (3,052)
Track, Front
63.4 (1,610.93)
Track, Rear
63.1 (1,604)
Overall Length
200.33 (5,088.4)
Overall Width
74.24 (1,885.8)
Overall Height
58.26 (1,479.76)
Frontal Area
26.2 ft²
Ground Clearance (Minimum)
4.37 (111.2) – Front
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.334
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
4,365 (1,979.7)
Weight Distribution, percent F/R
54/46
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
19.1 (72.2)
(b) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R
2/3
Front
Head room
38.6 (981)
36.9 (938.4) with dual-pane sunroof
Legroom
41.8 (1,061)
Shoulder room
59.5 (1,510)
Hip room
56.2 (1,428)
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)
Rear Seat
Head room
37.9 (963)
36.9 (937) with dual-pane sunroof
Legroom
40.1 (1,019)
Knee clearance
3.9 (99)
Shoulder room
57.7 (1,465)
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
EXHAUST
Type
Dual 2.75-in. active exhaust with dual 4-in. round tips
SUSPENSION
Type
SRT tuned adaptive damping
Front
Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over ADS
Bilstein shock absorber, 30 mm. stabilizer bar, lateral and
diagonal lower links
Rear
Five-link independent with coil spring, ADS Bilstein shock
absorber and isolated suspension cradle, link type 18 mm.
stabilizer bar

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STEERING
Type
SRT tuned rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio
14.4:1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.75
TIRES
Front and Rear
Standard on 300 SRT8
Size and type
245/45R20 All-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Eagle RS-A 2
Revs per mile, (km)
731 (456)
Front and Rear
Optional on 300 SRT8
Size and type
245/45R20 Three-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear F1 Supercar
Revs per mile, (km)
726 (450)
WHEELS
Availability
Standard on 300 SRT8
Type and material
Full forged aluminum, (Optional black chrome finish)
Size
20 x 9.0
BRAKES
Front
Rotor size and type
14.2 x 1.26 (360 x 32) vented and slotted
Caliper size and type
1.73 (44) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept area, sq. in. (sq. cm.)
351 (2,261)
Rear
Rotor size and type
13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented and slotted
Caliper size and type
1.26 (32) Brembo four-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept area, sq. in. (sq. cm.)
316 (2,036)
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