LexFather

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sedan
Assembly Plant Brampton, Ontario, Canada
EPA Vehicle Class Large car
Introduction Date January 2005, MY 2005

ENGINE: 6.1-LITER, HEMI® V-8
Availability Std. – 300C SRT-8
Type and Description 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 370 cu. in. (6059 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 4.06 x 3.58 (103.0 x 90.9)
Valve System Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves,
eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps,
aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Power (estimated SAE net) 425 bhp (318 kW) @ 6200 rpm, (69.8 bhp/L)
Torque (estimated SAE Net) 420 lb.-ft. (310 N•m) @ 4800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6400 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Premium 91 octane (R+M)/2—recommended,
Oil Capacity 7 qt. (6.6L)
Coolant Capacity 14.00 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters,
quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight not rated for trailer tow
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) 19 hwy/ 14city, 18.4 combined

TRANSMISSION: W5A580 FIVE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Availability Std. – 300C SRT-8
Description Adaptive electronic control, Performance tuned AutoStick® driver-interactive
manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.83
Reverse 3.17
Final Drive Ratio 3.06
Overall Top Gear 2.54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 160-amp
Battery H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
Wheelbase 120.0 (3048)
Track, Front 63.0 (1600)
Track, Rear 63.1 (1603)
Overall Length 196.8 (4999)
Overall Width 74.1 (1881)
Overall Height 57.9 (1471)
Ground Clearance 5.1 (130)
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m) 25.8 (2.32)
Drag Coefficient 0.355
Curb Weight, lb. (kg)—Est. 4160 (1888)
Weight Dist., F/R 55/45
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 19 (72)

(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3
Front
Head room 38.7 (983)
Leg room 41.8 (1061)
Shoulder room 59.4 (1510)
Hip room 55.9 (1420)
Seat travel Driver—10.6 (270), passenger—8.66 (220)
Recliner angle range, deg. Driver—70, passenger—69
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 55.6 (1.58)
Rear
Head room 38.0 (965)
Leg room 40.2 (1020)
Knee clearance 4.8 (122)
Shoulder room 57.7 (1466)
Hip room 55.9 (1421)
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 51.0 (1.44)
Total interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 106.6 (3.00)
SAE Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) 15.6 (.442)
EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 122.2 (3.46)
Trunk Liftover Height 30.2 (768)
BODY
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
* Performance tuned front & rear suspension
Front Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, lateral and diagonal lower links
with dual ball joint front knuckle, coil spring over gas-charged
shock absorbers and revised stabilizer bar lower “A” arm
Rear Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
and isolated suspension cradle. Revised rear stabilizer bar
STEERING
Type Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist
Overall Ratio 16.1:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 38.9 ft. (11.9 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.75
TIRES
Standard – 300C SRT-8
Size and type P245/45R20 - Front
P255/45R20 - Rear
Mfr. and model 3 Season Goodyear F1 Supercar
Revs per mile (km) 729 (452) Front , 720 (447) Rear
Optional – 300C SRT-8
Size and type 245/45R20 - Front
245/45R20 - Rear
Mfr. and model 4 Season Goodyear RS-A
Revs per mile (km) 729 (452) Front , 729 (452) Rear

WHEELS
Standard – 300C SRT-8
Type and material Forged Polished Aluminum
Size 20 x 9 in.

BRAKES
Front
Rotor size and type 14.2 x 1.26 ( 360 x 32.0 ) vented
Caliper size and type 1.73 (44) Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept area 351 sq. in. (2261 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type 13.8 x 1.10 (350 x 28) vented
Caliper size and type 1.26 (32) Brembo 4-piston fixed with aluminum housing
Swept area 316 sq. in. (2036 sq. cm)
Four-wheel anti-lock and traction control Std
Electronic stability control and brake assist Std
Power assist type
Std. on 300C SRT-8 8x9 (203 x 229) active tandem-diaphragm vacuum booster

LexFather

It is best American car. This is incredible. INCREDIBLE. Why buy a Caddy STS for 62k?????

Gojirra99

Looks good, how much are they selling it for ?

SprtDesign

iTrader: (21)

I def go one of thoes.. That's the best looking domestic i've seen i a long time.

XeroK00L

Maybe I'm just nitpicking...but last time I checked, the combined EPA fuel economy is calculated on 55% city and 45% hwy. Whoever put down the 18.4 number is either fooling people or just incompetent in math.
Wow...standard 20" wheels...now that's something that even the 7-series doesn't have as an option.

All in all the best American sedan indeed.
But I just wished the mileage were a bit better (it's more like 16mpg combined). The so-called multiple displacement system doesn't seem to be effective at all. Even the 760Li with its 6.0L V12 gets 15/23...what gives?

mmarshall

Look at the new STS's interior and you'll find out why.....but you may have a point on the power-to-price ratio.

LexFather

I like the current STS interior. THe new one is okay to me. It doesn't seem any better than the current STS.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

You can get AWD with the Caddy. You can get the magneto-resistive suspension which is amazing. It's got an 8" nav screen and the STS-V is gonna be AWESOME.

But this 300C def. looks good with dubs although I wish the 'freight train front' were toned down just a tad.

SecPole14

I'd hit it.

Stupid Caddy STS commercial on the Olympics...

'Shattering Misconceptions Campaign'


Big print:

"America Can't Build a World-Class Car"

Then in little print:

"Assembled in American using USA and foreign parts."

LOL.

Stage3

iTrader: (3)

6.1L!!!!!! Good Greif!! That engine belongs in a pick up not a sedan...

STIG

CRAZY!!!!

LexFather

This is the even rarer V-6, 24k Wanna be balla P-diddy broke-*** sucka Bentley knock-off edition...

LexusLuver

It's a mere 75hp shy of the Viper.

videcormeum

Have you been inside a new 300? I sat in a Touring model with the interior upgrade package (supposedly same interior as 300C models) and it was clearly second rate. They put a first rate drivetrain in the car (300C) but clearly skimped on the interior. Of course - this is how the car makes its intended price-point ...

I think the new STS will deserve the relatively high sticker - the interior (along w/ the rest of the car) looks pretty good, IMO.




vs.




I would like the gauges better on the 300 - but for some reason Chrysler made the back-lighting a soft - veggie baby-poo... or puke-green color. Oh yeah - the climate control interface is a joke ... even my dad's Kia Optima has a digital interface ...

Oh well. It's always a draw.



M.

LexusLuver

It has approx the same hp/L ratio of the Z06.

I'm thinking $65k