Performance Review: Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi - [2003]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Chrysler 300 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi is the 5 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2003. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2004 Westfield Sport 2000S and the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400.This particular Chrysler 300 has a 5654cc 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 1910 kgs (4210 lbs) this makes the Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi in the same weight category as the 2021 BMW 5 Series M5 CS 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 or the give or take 50kg.

The Chrysler 300 shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 5654cc 16V V8 engine produces 340 bhp (253 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 387 lb-ft (524.7 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 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 2010 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (203.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Chrysler 300.

The Chrysler 300 has a Power to weight ratio of 178.0 bhp per ton and 202.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2003 300 competing with the 2010 Audi A3 RS3 Sportback 2.5 Turbo (203.0 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo V GSR (202.9 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 202.6 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 2013 Porsche Macan 3.0 Diesel S Sport (227.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1971 Lamborghini Miura P4000 SV (227.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.4 secs, this made the Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi as fast as the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the or the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs). This Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi is also faster than the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs) the and the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 300 and the 1994 Maserati Quattroporte AM337 2.0i V6 Bi Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Chrysler 300 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.65 secs @ 93.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1994 Maserati Quattroporte AM337 2.0i V6 Bi Turbo (14.58 secs), the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (14.59 secs), and the 2006 Infiniti G35 3.5 V6 X (14.60 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2003 version of the Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2003 300 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2003 Chrysler 300 c 5.7 Hemi then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2003 300 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Chrysler

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