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Follow-up Test: 2005 Chrysler 300C

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Khatir Soltani
2005 Chrysler 300C

Type: Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel dri4-door, 5-passenger full-size sedan

Base price: $43,095

Warranty: 3 years/60,000 kms.

Engine: 5.7L vee-eight, 340 hp @ 5000 rpm, 390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Transmission: Driver-adaptive 5-speed manumatic

Suspension: Front: ind; 1 upper control arm, 1 lateral link, and 1 diagonal link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar. Rear: ind; 2 lateral links, 1 diagonal link, and 1 toe-control link per side; coil springs; anti-roll bar,

Brakes: Type: Hydraulic with vacuum power assist, anti-lock control, brake assist, and stability control. Front/Rear: Vented discs.

Wheels: 7.5 x 18 in. cast aluminum

Tires: 225/60R-18, Continental ContiTouringContact,

Wheelbase: 3048 mm (120.0 in.)

Length: 4999 mm (196.8 in.)

Width: 1882 mm (74.1 in.)

Height: 1483 mm (58.4 in.)

Curb weight: 1,836 kg (4,046lb.)

Fuel economy: City: 13.9L/100kms (20.0 mpg), Highway: 8.9 L/100kms (32.0 mpg)

Fuel type: Unleaded
photo:Photos by John LeBlanc
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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