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Befitting its high-performance character, the 300C SRT8 offers power-adjustable sport seats up front that are fitted with performance suede inserts (matched in the rear seats) which hold the occupants during spirited driving. Seats are also equipped with heat and memory functions that are adjustable for every driver.

Steering wheel, shifter and door pulls are covered with "technical" leather trim for positive grip. Other SRT-only trim includes special finishing on the steering wheel, door pulls, door trim and centre stack.

Full instrumentation, including a 300 km/h speedometer, tachometer and temperature gauges ensure that the driver can monitor crucial functions. A tyre pressure monitoring display within the instrument panel display is also standard.

Premium amenities within the 300C SRT8 cabin include a 20GB hard drive, AM/FM receiver with MP3 input, CD/DVD player powering a 13-speaker Kicker audio system with a 322-watt amplifier and 100-watt subwoofer, with steering wheel-mounted controls.

Heating and cooling adjustments are made with an automatic temperature control system with dual-zone controls and infrared temperature sensing. Other standard features of the 300C SRT8 include an electronic vehicle information centre with 128 customer-programmable features.

Kicker is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.

Performance

The 300C SRT8's 317 kW, 6.1-litre HEMI has the highest output for its size of any naturally aspirated V8 engine ever offered by the Chrysler Group. Its 52.05 kW-per-litre rating exceeds even that of the legendary 1966 `Street HEMI.' Torque is rated at 569 Nm.

To further increase power, performance-oriented camshaft profiles were developed to allow more air in and out of the cylinders, as well as manage a higher engine speed. SRT engineers increased the HEMI's peak power output engine speed to 6,200 revolutions per minute (rpm) from 5,000 rpm. Intake and exhaust valve stems are hollow, and the exhaust valve stems are filled with sodium to help dissipate heat more efficiently.

Power for the SRT 6.1-litre HEMI is channelled through a five-speed automatic transmission with specially calibrated driver-selectable AutoStick®, which offers fully automatic or manual shifting selection. A heavy-duty four-flange prop shaft sends the torque from the transmission to an upgraded differential and axles.

The 300C SRT8 is conditioned for outstanding ride and handling across the dynamic range that customers are likely to experience. The 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 connects with the road via a new wheel and tyre assembly consisting of 20-inch forged alloy wheels shod with high-performance Goodyear F1 three-season tyres with asymmetrical tread.

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Following are safety and security features available on the Chrysler 300C SRT8 Touring:
- Advanced multi-stage air bag system: Inflates with a force appropriate to the severity of the impact
- Anti-lock brake system: Electronic sensors that help prevent wheel lockup. The standard ABS system offers improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP): This standard feature aids the driver in maintaining vehicle directional stability, providing oversteer and understeer control to maintain vehicle behaviour on various road surfaces
- Energy-absorbing steering column: Manual-adjust telescoping steering column includes two hydroformed coaxial tubes that move relative to each other, which allows the column to move forward and provide more energy absorption during an impact
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting: This feature provides 70 percent more light to increase driver visibility, using XENON bulb technology
- Rear park assist: This ultrasonic rear obstacle detection system signals through an audible warning and a rear overhead display to avoid potential collisions

Street and racing technology (SRT)

The Street and Racing Technology team has created some of Chrysler Group’s most distinctive, performance-oriented products. Currently the SRT line up in Australia encompasses four models: Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 (Coupe and Roadster), Chrysler 300C SRT8 Sedan, Chrysler 300C SRT8 Touring and Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8.

Like the entire Chrysler 300C family of vehicles that are sold in Australia, the 300C SRT8 Touring will be built at the Magna Steyr Manufacturing Facility in Graz, Austria.

The information shown is based on data available at the time of publication (December 2006).

Body and Chassis

Five-seater, five-door wagon, with all-steel unitary body chassis. Rear-wheel drive via five-speed automatic transmission.

Engines

6.1L SRT HEMI® SMPI V-8
Type: Eight-cylinder, V-type, 90-degree, liquid-cooled with hemispherical combustion chambers within aluminium cylinder heads
Capacity: 6059 cu. cm
Maximum power: 317 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum torque: 569 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
Bore and stroke: 103.0 mm x 90.9 mm
Camshafts: Pushrod-operated OHV
Valve system: OHV, 16 valves, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: Sequential, multi-port, electronic fuel injection
Materials: Cast iron, deep-skirt block with cast aluminium alloy heads featuring hemispherical combustion chambers
Maximum engine speed: 6200 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel recommendation: Premium Unleaded 98 RON
Emission controls: Close-coupled, 3-way catalyst with closed loop fuel control
Emission standards: EU4

Transmissions

5-speed Automatic W5A580
Description: NAG1 five-speed automatic – electronically controlled adaptive automatic transmission, brake/park safety interlock

Gear Ratios

1st 3.59:1
2nd 2.19:1
3rd 1.41:1
4th 1.00:1
5th 0.83:1
Reverse 3.16:1

Drivelines

Rear-wheel Drive: Two-piece driveshaft with subframe-mounted rear differential. Half shaft to each rear wheel fitted with two constant velocity universal joints.

Suspension and Damping

Front Independent: SLA with tall spindle, DLBJ, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Independent: 5-link with aluminium knuckle, coil springs, shocks, anti-roll bar

Steering

Type: Hydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio: 16.1:1
Turning circle: 11.9 m curb-to-curb
Gearing: 2.8 turns lock-to-lock

Brakes

Front

Discs: 360 mm x 32 mm ventilated
Callipers: 44 mm Brembo four-piston fixed
Swept area: 2261 sq. cm

Rear

Discs: 350 mm x 28 mm ventilated
Callipers: 32 mm Brembo four-piston fixed
Swept area: 2036 sq. cm

System

ABS: Standard
Traction control: 3-mode standard
ESP: Standard

Wheels and Tyres

Type and material: Forged-polished aluminium SRT design wheels,
Front: 20″ x 9″ – Goodyear 245/45ZR20 AS Performance Tyres
Rear: 20″ x 9″ – Goodyear 255/45ZR20 AS Performance Tyres

Dimensions

Exterior

Overall length: 5015 mm
Overall width: 1880 mm
Overall height: 1462 mm
Wheelbase: 3050 mm
Track, front: 1600 mm
Track, rear: 1605 mm

Interior Front

Headroom: 983 mm
Legroom: 1061 mm
Shoulder room: 1510 mm
Hip room: 1421 mm

Interior Rear

Headroom: 959 mm
Legroom: 1020 mm
Shoulder room: 1466 mm
Hip room: 1421 mm

Cargo Volume, cu. cm.
All seats in place 545L ISO
Curb weight – Est.: 1965 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight: 2345 kg
Towing – 1650 kg (maximum braked)
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km)
ADR8101 14.2

Performance

0-100 km: 5.5 seconds
80 to 120 km (top gear): 11.5 seconds
80 to 120 km (top gear 1): 9.0 seconds
Top speed (km/h): 265