Performance Review: Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chrysler 300 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Chrysler 300 has a 6059cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The 300 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 300's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1965 kgs (4332 lbs) this makes the Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 3 Series M3 Competition Touring 3.0 xDrive or the give or take 50kg.

The Chrysler 300 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (450 bhp)

In terms of power the 6059cc 16V V8 engine produces 425 bhp (316 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (450 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 3.5 V6 Supercharged (410 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 420 lb-ft (569.4 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (443 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Chrysler 300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 991 (241.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chrysler 300.

The Chrysler 300 has a Power to weight ratio of 216.2 bhp per ton and 213.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 300 competing with the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 991 (241.2 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Aston-Martin Rapide 6.0 V12 (241.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Chrysler 300 generating around 213.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 991 (238.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2018 BMW X5 M50d 3.0 Turbo (238.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 300 and the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S

When talking about the performance of the Chrysler 300 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.72 secs @ 99.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Infiniti G37 3.7 V6 S (13.66 secs), the 1985 BMW 5 Series M5 E28 (13.66 secs), and the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 2.0 Turbo DSG (13.66 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 has a maximum speed of 165mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 300 equals the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 then how about the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR 5.0 V8 Supercharged (176 mph), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (176 mph), or the 2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 V8 (176 mph).

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2004 300 Rivals List.

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