300C SRT-8 article - check this out!

**bipto** · 08-13-2004, 02:04 AM

This is great stuff folks... And finally some concrete details / specs on the new 6.1 Hemi... 8)

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=7410

**E55 KEV** · 08-13-2004, 02:10 AM

Chrysler Boosts 300C SRT-8 To 425 HP

How much power is too much? If you can't readily come up with an answer, indeed, if you're the type of person who wonders why someone even ask that question in the first place, you're in luck. You'd think Chrysler's 300C would be suited well with its 340-hp, 5.7-liter HEMI - yet there are always those who insist there's room for more. And Chrysler apparently agrees. The carmaker hoped to eke out a modest increase when it decided to bore out the HEMI to 6.1 liters. The results took even the most optimistic powertrain engineers by surprise, confides Dan Knott, director of SRT, the automaker's high-performance operations. How does 425 hp suit you? Read more about the 300C SRT-8 right now:

Preview: Chrysler 300C SRT-8

**E55 KEV** · 08-13-2004, 02:13 AM

This is a real sleeper however, this will cause a lot of posers and fake SRT-8 modles because all they have to buy is the rims, the front and rear lower bumpers, badges and wholla!

**Unholy** · 08-13-2004, 04:24 AM

ok... just how much will they give me on trade for my vette?

**americanbulldog** · 08-13-2004, 05:33 AM

I want one! I am holding out for a Charger SRT8 or a 300 C SRT 8. In either case, I want one now!

**DMAG** · 08-13-2004, 08:34 AM

Moved to 300C forum.

**liquid** · 08-13-2004, 10:48 AM

**Unholy** · 08-13-2004, 06:32 PM

Incase you guys didnt see this....

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches &#40;millimeters&#41; unless otherwise noted. 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class Large car
Introduction Date January 2005, MY 2005

ENGINE&#58; 6.1-LITER, HEMI® V-8
Availability Std. – 300C SRT-8
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 370 cu. in. &#40;6059 cu. cm&#41; 
Bore x Stroke 4.06 x 3.58 &#40;103.0 x 90.9&#41;
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, 
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 10.3&#58;1
Power &#40;estimated SAE net&#41; 425 bhp &#40;318 kW&#41; @ 6200 rpm, &#40;69.8 bhp/L&#41;
Torque &#40;estimated SAE Net&#41; 420 lb.-ft. &#40;310 N•m&#41; @ 4800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6400 rpm &#40;electronically limited&#41;
Fuel Requirement Premium 91 octane &#40;R+M&#41;/2—recommended, 
Oil Capacity 7 qt. &#40;6.6L&#41;
Coolant Capacity 14.00 qt. &#40;13.25L&#41;
Emission Controls Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, 
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight not rated for trailer tow
EPA Fuel Economy &#40;mpg City/Hwy&#41; 19 hwy/ 14city, 18.4 combined

TRANSMISSION&#58; W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Availability Std. – 300C SRT-8
Description Adaptive electronic control, Performance tuned AutoStick® 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 3.17
Final Drive Ratio 3.06 
Overall Top Gear 2.54 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 160-amp
Battery H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES&#40;a&#41;
Wheelbase 120.0 &#40;3048&#41;
Track, Front 63.0 &#40;1600&#41;
Track, Rear 63.1 &#40;1603&#41;
Overall Length 196.8 &#40;4999&#41;
Overall Width 74.1 &#40;1881&#41;
Overall Height 57.9 &#40;1471&#41;
Ground Clearance 5.1 &#40;130&#41;
Frontal Area, sq. ft. &#40;sq. m&#41; 25.8 &#40;2.32&#41; 
 Drag Coefficient 0.355
 Curb Weight, lb. &#40;kg&#41;—Est. 4160 &#40;1888&#41;
 Weight Dist., F/R 55/45
 Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. &#40;L&#41; 19 &#40;72&#41;

&#40;a&#41; All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3 
Front
 Head room 38.7 &#40;983&#41;
 Leg room 41.8 &#40;1061&#41;
 Shoulder room 59.4 &#40;1510&#41;
 Hip room 55.9 &#40;1420&#41;
 Seat travel Driver—10.6 &#40;270&#41;, passenger—8.66 &#40;220&#41;
 Recliner angle range, deg. Driver—70, passenger—69
 SAE volume, cu. ft. &#40;cu. m&#41; 55.6 &#40;1.58&#41;
Rear
 Head room 38.0 &#40;965&#41;
 Leg room 40.2 &#40;1020&#41;
 Knee clearance 4.8 &#40;122&#41;
 Shoulder room 57.7 &#40;1466&#41;
 Hip room 55.9 &#40;1421&#41;
 SAE volume, cu. ft. &#40;cu. m&#41; 51.0 &#40;1.44&#41;
 Total interior volume, cu. ft. &#40;cu. m&#41; 106.6 &#40;3.00&#41;
SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. &#40;cu. m&#41; 15.6 &#40;.442&#41;
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. &#40;cu. m&#41; 122.2 &#40;3.46&#41;
Trunk Liftover Height 30.2 &#40;768&#41;
BODY
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody 
SUSPENSION
* Performance tuned front &amp; rear suspension
Front Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, lateral and diagonal lower links 
with dual ball joint front knuckle, coil spring over gas-charged 
shock absorbers and revised stabilizer bar lower “A” arm
Rear Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers 
and isolated suspension cradle. Revised rear stabilizer bar
STEERING
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio 16.1&#58;1
Turning Diameter &#40;curb-to-curb&#41; 38.9 ft. &#40;11.9 m&#41;
Steering Turns &#40;lock-to-lock&#41; 2.75 
TIRES
Standard – 300C SRT-8
 Size and type P245/45R20 - Front
 P255/45R20 - Rear
 Mfr. and model 3 Season Goodyear F1 Supercar
 Revs per mile &#40;km&#41; 729 &#40;452&#41; Front , 720 &#40;447&#41; Rear
Optional – 300C SRT-8
 Size and type 245/45R20 - Front
 245/45R20 - Rear
 Mfr. and model 4 Season Goodyear RS-A
 Revs per mile &#40;km&#41; 729 &#40;452&#41; Front , 729 &#40;452&#41; Rear

WHEELS
Standard – 300C SRT-8
 Type and material Forged Polished Aluminum
 Size 20 x 9 in.

BRAKES
Front
 Rotor size and type 14.2 x 1.26 &#40; 360 x 32.0 &#41; vented
 Caliper size and type 1.73 &#40;44&#41; Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
 Swept area 351 sq. in. &#40;2261 sq. cm&#41;
Rear
 Rotor size and type 13.8 x 1.10 &#40;350 x 28&#41; vented 
 Caliper size and type 1.26 &#40;32&#41; Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
 Swept area 316 sq. in. &#40;2036 sq. cm&#41;
Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control Std
Electronic stability control and brake assist Std 
Power assist type
Std. on 300C SRT-8 8x9 &#40;203 x 229&#41; active tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

**AlbertFattal** · 08-13-2004, 07:58 PM

POWERTRAIN:

6.1L HEMI
85 more HP
425 HP
420 Lb.-Ft. Torque
Bored out 3.5mm per cylinder
Compression ratio was increased to 10.3:1
Specially designed intake maniford
New individual heads made of a stainless steel shell
Larger Valves
2.75" exhaust system with 3.5" chrome tips
Performance camshafts
Reinfoced engine block
Forged steel crankshaft
Upgraded Differental and axles
Lowered suspension

20" forged aluminum wheels
Specially designed Brembo brakes

0-60: "low 5's"
1/4: "high 13's"

PHOTO OF PROTOTYPE ENGINE:

PHOTO OF PRODUCTION ENGIE:

**scooter** · 08-14-2004, 05:33 AM

All this FROM Chrysler! Now, I really can't wait for the Charger! Make mine Red with a 6-Speed and a 6.1L Hemi with 425hp :D My friend with his 2004 GTO has some competition coming 8)

**BrilliantBlackHemi** · 08-14-2004, 04:04 PM

Interesting there is a Mobil 1 filled oil fill cap on that production engine and not on the 5.7L Hemi.

**E8502** · 08-14-2004, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by scooter

All this FROM Chrysler! Now, I really can't wait for the Charger! Make mine Red with a 6-Speed and a 6.1L Hemi with 425hp :D My friend with his 2004 GTO has some competition coming 8)

Same here... AWD is still on the way... The Charger... :lol: