From the highly fuel-efficient 2.7L DOHC V6 engine to high performance 6.1L SRT® HEMI® V8 engine, each engine offers distinct capability and efficiency.
Feature Availability
Select model for specs- 2.7L DOHC V6 engine
- Standard on:
- 3.5L High Output V6 Engine
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with MDS
- Standard on:
- 6.1L SRT® HEMI® V8 Engine
- Standard on:
- Multi-Displacement System
- Standard on:
- AutoStick® Transmission
Powertrain
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- 2.7L DOHC V6
- 3.5L High Output V6
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 MDS
- 6.1L SRT® HEMI® V8
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- 2.7L DOHC V6 Engine
- Dual Overhead Camshafts
- dual Variable Valve Timing (dVVT)
- Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV)
- Electronic Throttle Control
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- 3.5L High Output V6 Engine
- Dual-tuned intake manifold
- Electronic throttle system
- Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
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- Miles per Tanken_epa_mpt
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- 250
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- 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine with MDS
- Multi-Displacement System (MDS)
- Variable Valve Timing
- Dual Spark Plugs with coil-over-plug ignition
- Can run on unleaded regular (87 octane) fuel
- Electronic Throttle Control
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- 16/25
- 360
- 342
- 6.1L SRT® HEMI® V8 Engine
- High-strength, billet steel crankshaft
- High-strength powdered-metal connecting rods
- Micro-alloy forged steel crankshaft
- Tri-metal main bearings
- Slipper-style pistons
- Sodium-filled exhaust valve stems
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- HP
- Miles per Tanken_epa_mpt
- 13/19
- 425
- 285
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- Multi-Displacement System

Delivering the power a HEMI® V8 with the fuel efficiency of a V6, the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) utilizes sensors to detect when full power isn't necessary and actually shuts off half of the eight cylinders, resulting in up to 20 percent increase in fuel economy.
- AutoStick® Transmission

The available electronically controlled five-speed AutoStick® transmission allows clutchless manual or automatic gear selection for improved performance and fuel economy.
- 5.7L HEMI® V8 Engine

The 5.7L HEMI® engine of the Chrysler 300C provides 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft. torque. Everything you would expect from a HEMI®. But it's unique design also allows it to be incredibly fuel-efficient, making sure you don't have to sacrifice anything.
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- All-Wheel Drive / Electronic Stability Control

To prepare you for life's unforeseen events, the available Electronic Stability Controlen_always_drive_carefully (ESC) and all-wheel drive systems work together to help keep you on track.
ESC senses when you oversteer or understeer and seamlessly applies brakes, traction control and reduces the throttle to help correct the situation. Likewise, the available all-wheel drive system provides addedtraction and more confident handling in poor weather conditions. So, you'll be ready for almost anything that comes your way.






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