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Chrysler 300

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Chrysler 300

The Chrysler 300 is a full-size car produced by Chrysler under Stellantis North America and its predecessors. The first generation (model years 2005–2010) was availabe as a four-door sedan and station wagon, in the second generation (model years 2011–2023) was available solely as a sedan. The second generation 300 was marketed as the Chrysler 300C in the United Kingdom and Ireland and as the Lancia Thema in the remainder of Europe.

Infobox

Manufacturer
Chrysler[a]
Also called
Lancia Thema (Europe; 2011–2014)
Production
February 1, 2004– December 2023
Model years
2005–2023
Class
Full-size car (E)
Layout
Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Predecessor
For Chrysler 300:Chrysler 300 letter series Chrysler 300 non-letter series Chrysler 300MChrysler ConcordeChrysler Intrepid (Canada)For Lancia Thema:Lancia Thesis (Europe)

Tables

· Second generation (LD; 2011) › Powertrain
Model
Model
Chrysler
Model
Chrysler
Engine
Chrysler
Displacement
Chrysler
Power at rpm
Chrysler
Torque at rpm
Chrysler
Years
Touring
Touring
Chrysler
Touring
Chrysler
3.6 V6 Pentastar
Chrysler
3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)
Chrysler
296 PS (218 kW; 292 hp) at 6,350 rpm
Chrysler
352 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm
Chrysler
2011–2023
Limited
Limited
Chrysler
Limited
300S
300S
Chrysler
300S
Chrysler
3.6 V6 Pentastar
Chrysler
3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)
Chrysler
304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp)
Chrysler
358 N⋅m (264 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm
Chrysler
2011–2023
300C and 300S (2012)
300C and 300S (2012)
Chrysler
300C and 300S (2012)
Chrysler
5.7 V8 Hemi
Chrysler
5,654 cc (345.0 cu in)
Chrysler
368 PS (271 kW; 363 hp) at 5,150 rpm
Chrysler
534 N⋅m (394 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm
Chrysler
2011–2023
300 SRT-8
300 SRT-8
Chrysler
300 SRT-8
Chrysler
6.4L 392 Hemi V8 engine
Chrysler
6,430 cc (392 cu in)
Chrysler
477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Chrysler
637 N⋅m (470 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm
Chrysler
2012–2014
300C (2023)
300C (2023)
Chrysler
300C (2023)
Chrysler
6.4L 392 Hemi V8 engine
Chrysler
6,430 cc (392 cu in)
Chrysler
492 PS (362 kW; 485 hp) at 6,100 rpm
Chrysler
644 N⋅m (475 lb⋅ft)
Chrysler
2023(Limited 2,200 Units)
Lancia/Chrysler UK
Lancia/Chrysler UK
Chrysler
Lancia/Chrysler UK
Gasoline
Gasoline
Chrysler
Gasoline
Chrysler
3.6 V6 Pentastar
Chrysler
3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)
Chrysler
286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) at 6,350 rpm
Chrysler
340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,650 rpm
Chrysler
2011–2014
Diesel
Diesel
Chrysler
Diesel
Chrysler
3.0 V6 VM Motori A630
Chrysler
2,987 cc (182.3 cu in)
Chrysler
190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4,000 rpm
Chrysler
440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 rpm
Chrysler
2011–2014
239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) at 4,000 rpm
239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) at 4,000 rpm
Chrysler
239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) at 4,000 rpm
Chrysler
550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–2,800 rpm
Chrysler
Model
Engine
Displacement
Power at rpm
Torque at rpm
Years
Touring
Pentastar
3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)
296 PS (218 kW; 292 hp) at 6,350 rpm
352 N⋅m (260 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm
2011–2023
Limited
300S
Pentastar
3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)
304 PS (224 kW; 300 hp)
358 N⋅m (264 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm
2011–2023
300C and 300S (2012)
Hemi
5,654 cc (345.0 cu in)
368 PS (271 kW; 363 hp) at 5,150 rpm
534 N⋅m (394 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm
2011–2023
300 SRT-8
Hemi V8 engine
6,430 cc (392 cu in)
477 PS (351 kW; 470 hp) at 6,000 rpm
637 N⋅m (470 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm
2012–2014
300C (2023)
Hemi V8 engine
6,430 cc (392 cu in)
492 PS (362 kW; 485 hp) at 6,100 rpm
644 N⋅m (475 lb⋅ft)
2023(Limited 2,200 Units)
Lancia/Chrysler UK
Gasoline
Pentastar
3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)
286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) at 6,350 rpm
340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,650 rpm
2011–2014
Diesel
VM Motori A630
2,987 cc (182.3 cu in)
190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4,000 rpm
440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 rpm
2011–2014
239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) at 4,000 rpm
550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–2,800 rpm
Euro NCAP test results Lancia Thema (2011)[63]
Overall:
Overall:
Test
Overall:
Points
Adult occupant:
Adult occupant:
Test
Adult occupant:
Points
29.7
%
83%
Child occupant:
Child occupant:
Test
Child occupant:
Points
37.7
%
77%
Pedestrian:
Pedestrian:
Test
Pedestrian:
Points
21.3
%
59%
Safety assist:
Safety assist:
Test
Safety assist:
Points
5
%
71%
Test
Points
%
Overall:
Adult occupant:
29.7
83%
Child occupant:
37.7
77%
Pedestrian:
21.3
59%
Safety assist:
5
71%
IIHS 2022 Chrysler 300 scores:[64] · Second generation (LD; 2011) › Safety › IIHS
Moderate overlap front
Moderate overlap front
Small overlap front (Driver):
Moderate overlap front
Marginal
Good
Side (original test)
Side (original test)
Small overlap front (Driver):
Side (original test)
Marginal
Good
Roof strength
Roof strength
Small overlap front (Driver):
Roof strength
Marginal
Good
Head restraints & seats
Head restraints & seats
Small overlap front (Driver):
Head restraints & seats
Marginal
Good
Headlights
Headlights
Small overlap front (Driver):
Headlights
Marginal
Poor
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
Small overlap front (Driver):
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
Marginal
Superior
Col 3
optional
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use
Small overlap front (Driver):
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use
Marginal
Acceptable
Small overlap front (Driver):
Marginal
Moderate overlap front
Good
Side (original test)
Good
Roof strength
Good
Head restraints & seats
Good
Headlights
Poor
Front crash prevention (Vehicle-to-Vehicle)
Superior
optional
Child seat anchors (LATCH) ease of use
Acceptable
· Sales
2004
2004
Calendar year
2004
United States
112,930
Canada
10,048
Europe
2,460
2005
2005
Calendar year
2005
United States
144,068
Canada
14,654
Europe
5,520
Mexico
1,001
Australia
363
2006
2006
Calendar year
2006
United States
143,647
Canada
13,316
Europe
14,186
Mexico
1,024
Australia
1,864
2007
2007
Calendar year
2007
United States
120,636
Canada
10,021
Europe
13,463
Mexico
660
Australia
1,645
2008
2008
Calendar year
2008
United States
62,352
Canada
7,443
Europe
7,244
Mexico
412
Australia
1,087
2009
2009
Calendar year
2009
United States
38,606
Canada
5,234
Europe
3,428
Mexico
200
Australia
822
2010
2010
Calendar year
2010
United States
37,116
Canada
4,180
Europe
3,507
Mexico
218
Australia
874
2011
2011
Calendar year
2011
United States
36,285
Canada
3,045
Europe
504
Mexico
308
Australia
360
Europe as Lancia Thema
699
2012
2012
Calendar year
2012
United States
70,747
Canada
5,760
Europe
292
Mexico
293
Australia
1,206
Europe as Lancia Thema
1,729
2013
2013
Calendar year
2013
United States
57,724
Canada
5,375
Europe
221
Mexico
157
Australia
2,508
Europe as Lancia Thema
2,236
2014
2014
Calendar year
2014
United States
53,382
Canada
4,117
Europe
88
Mexico
116
Australia
1,580
Europe as Lancia Thema
392
2015
2015
Calendar year
2015
United States
53,109
Canada
4,443
Europe
10
Mexico
139
Australia
880
Europe as Lancia Thema
28
2016
2016
Calendar year
2016
United States
53,241
Canada
3,662
Europe
6
Mexico
87
Australia
460
Europe as Lancia Thema
19
2017
2017
Calendar year
2017
United States
51,237
Canada
4,332
Europe
8
Mexico
77
Australia
257
2018
2018
Calendar year
2018
United States
46,593
Canada
3,512
Europe
6
Mexico
39
Australia
250
2019
2019
Calendar year
2019
United States
29,213
Canada
1,949
Mexico
5
Australia
292
2020
2020
Calendar year
2020
United States
16,653
Canada
447
Mexico
5
Australia
218
2021
2021
Calendar year
2021
United States
16,662
Canada
795
2022
2022
Calendar year
2022
United States
14,087
Canada
2,306
2023
2023
Calendar year
2023
United States
13,169
Canada
1,522
2024
2024
Calendar year
2024
United States
5,295
Canada
265
Calendar year
United States
Canada
Europe
Mexico
Australia
Europe as Lancia Thema
2004
112,930
10,048
2,460
2005
144,068
14,654
5,520
1,001
363
2006
143,647
13,316
14,186
1,024
1,864
2007
120,636
10,021
13,463
660
1,645
2008
62,352
7,443
7,244
412
1,087
2009
38,606
5,234
3,428
200
822
2010
37,116
4,180
3,507
218
874
2011
36,285
3,045
504
308
360
699
2012
70,747
5,760
292
293
1,206
1,729
2013
57,724
5,375
221
157
2,508
2,236
2014
53,382
4,117
88
116
1,580
392
2015
53,109
4,443
10
139
880
28
2016
53,241
3,662
6
87
460
19
2017
51,237
4,332
8
77
257
2018
46,593
3,512
6
39
250
2019
29,213
1,949
5
292
2020
16,653
447
5
218
2021
16,662
795
2022
14,087
2,306
2023
13,169
1,522
2024
5,295
265

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