Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD

Chrysler 300C 2004 5.7 petrol description

Sedan Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD has been produced from January, 2005 to January, 2011. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.7 litres, which produces power of 340 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 525 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 330 000 to 560 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Chrysler 300C 5.7 engine oil type is 5W-20 and oil capacity is 6.7 litres.

Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12.1 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 10.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 71 litres or 18.76 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 680 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Chrysler real everyday fuel consumption is 14.2 litres per 100 km, which is 17% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Chrysler 300C fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Chrysler 300C version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 12.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 14.1 litres per 100 km.
Chrysler 300C 2004

Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD technical data

Model: Chrysler 300C HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. January ... 2011. January 
Engine: 5654 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 340 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 525 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.1 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 10.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 14.2 l/100km (16.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres (18.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.02m (length) 1.88m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Ground clearance: 143 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 504 litres
Trunk max capacity: 504 litres (with rear seats folded down)

Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD engine EZB

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 330,000 to 560,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5654 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 99.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.9 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD oil type 5W-20
Oil capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 13.9 litres (14.7 quarts)
Power 325 - 345 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 500 - 530 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Jeep Grand Cherokee Dodge Charger

All Chrysler 300C sedan [2004 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Chrysler 300C 2004 2.7 V6 Jun 2004 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.7 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Chrysler 300C 2005 3.0 CRD Oct 2005 — Jan 2011 3.0 Diesel 218 HP 8.1 l/100km Rear wheel
Chrysler 300C 2004 3.5 V6 Jun 2004 — Jan 2011

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.5 Petrol 253 HP 11.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Chrysler 300C 2004 3.5 V6 4x4 Jan 2004 — Dec 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

3.5 Petrol 253 HP - All wheel
Chrysler 300C 2004 HEMI 5.7 V8 Jun 2004 — Jan 2011 5.7 Petrol 340 HP 12.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Chrysler 300C 2005 HEMI 5.7 V8 AWD Jan 2005 — Jan 2011 5.7 Petrol 340 HP 12.1 l/100km All wheel
Chrysler 300C 2006 HEMI 6.1 V8 SRT-8 Jan 2006 — Jan 2011

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5 seconds

6.1 Petrol 425 HP 14.0 l/100km Rear wheel
Chrysler 300C 2004 reviews
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