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Chrysler Adds Even
More Horsepower to HEMI® with New 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8
With
85 more horses under the hood, the momentum continues for the
Chrysler 300 and its legendary HEMI® engine. Today, the
Chrysler Group revealed the 425-horsepower 2005 Chrysler 300C SRT-8,
which arrives in showrooms next spring.
"With a nearly
50 percent take rate, the HEMI is a critical ingredient to the
success of the Chrysler 300," said Dan Knott, Director - Street
and Racing Technology (SRT). "With the new 2005 Chrysler 300C
SRT-8, we are now adding even more horsepower to the HEMI and even
more performance to the Chrysler 300C"
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Specifications |
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Engine |
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V8 |
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HP |
425 BHP
@ 6200 RPM |
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Displacement |
370 CI /
6064 CC |
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Torque |
420 FT
LBS @ 4800 RPM |
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Weight |
4160 lb
(1888 kg) |
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Acceleration 0-62 mph |
5.5
sec. |
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Top speed |
-- |
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Driveline |
-- |
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Price (approx) |
Starting at
$39,995 |
Powertrain
The 425-horsepower,
normally aspirated 6.1-liter HEMI is the highest specific-output V-8
engine ever offered by the Chrysler Group. Its 69.8
horsepower-per-liter rating exceeds even that of the legendary 1966
"Street HEMI." Torque is rated at 420 lb.-ft.
Although the Chrysler
HEMI was born in the 1950s and entered into legend in the 1960s and
'70s, today's version took much of its inspiration from the original
- particularly the namesake hemispherical combustion chambers that
provide power and efficiency.
When SRT set out to
develop a more powerful HEMI for the Chrysler 300C SRT-8, they were
mindful of the engine's heritage, which led to adopting traditional
HEMI engine cues, such as an orange-painted cylinder block and black
valve covers.
To get more displacement, SRT engineers bored out the diameter of
the cylinders in the Chrysler 300C SRT-8's HEMI by 3.5 millimeters
each, to increase the total displacement to 6.1 liters from 5.7
liters. Compression ratio was also increased to 10.3:1 from 9.6:1,
unleashing more energy in the combustion process.
Engine breathing was
increased with new high-flow cylinder heads, a specially designed
intake manifold, and exhaust "headers" with individual
tubes encased in a stainless steel shell, all unique to the 2005
Chrysler 300C SRT-8's 6.1-liter HEMI engine. Larger diameter valves
and reshaped cylinder ports in the heads allow for maximized air
flow. The intake manifold was designed with larger diameter runners
for higher-speed tuning. Exhaust is routed through a larger-diameter
(2.75-inch vs. 2.5-inch) exhaust system with 3.5-inch chrome tips
Ride and Handling
The Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is conditioned for outstanding ride and
handling across the dynamic range that customers are likely to
experience.
Chassis setup for the Chrysler 300C SRT-8 is aimed at all-around
performance with a number of enhancements, including tuned dampers,
specially tailored spring rates and suspension bushings and
larger-diameter anti-sway bars. New front and rear suspension
knuckles contribute to a ride height lowered one-half inch from the
Chrysler 300C. And, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) has been
specially tuned for the SRT-8's performance handling
characteristics.
The Chrysler 300C SRT-8 connects with the road via a new wheel and
tire assembly consisting of 20-inch forged aluminum wheels shod with
high-performance Goodyear F1 three-season tires (four-season tires
are an available option) with asymmetrical tread. Tire dimensions
are a beefy 245/45/20 in the front, and 255/45/20 in the rear.
Braking performance goes hand-in-hand with the new Chrysler 300C
SRT-8's outstanding accelerating and speed - and the braking system
was specially designed to slow and stop the car safely and
predictably. All four wheels feature stout performance calipers
developed by Brembo - well-known in racing and high-performance
circles - equipped with four pistons for even comparing performance.
Design
Befitting its high-performance character, the new 2005 Chrysler 300C
SRT-8 exterior styling is a sophisticated treatment that resonates
with the Chrysler brand's premium character.
Modified front and rear fascias help direct air flow, particularly
through unique ducts that help cool the brakes. In addition, a
specially designed rear deck spoiler, while refined in appearance,
is also functional - increasing rear downforce by 39 percent without
increasing drag.
Other unique touches to the Chrysler 300C SRT-8's exterior include
body-color front and rear bumper inserts, body-color grille insert
with chrome collar, body-color mirrors and door handles, and unique
SRT badging.
Two exterior colors are available: Bright Silver and Brilliant Black
Street
and Racing Technology
Street and Racing Technology creates some of Chrysler Group's most
distinctive, performance-oriented products.
SRT has developed six
vehicles, each of which is the performance leader in its class - the
Dodge Viper SRT-10, Dodge SRT-4, Dodge Ram SRT-10, Dodge Ram SRT-10
Quad Cab and Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe and Roadster.
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