545i VS. Chrysler 300C w/Hemi
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I know our 545i's outclass 300c's with the Hemi but how about "outgun"?
What i mean is how do the two compare performance-wise?
The upcoming 300c SRT-8 is a different ballgame, more like M5 territory
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What i mean is how do the two compare performance-wise?
The upcoming 300c SRT-8 is a different ballgame, more like M5 territory
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Jan 10 2005, 05:04 PM
I don't care about a f*cking Chrysler.
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I would guess the 300C isnt bad - IN A STRAIGHT LINE!
or untill you make a turn!...
You can stick a V8 in a Ford Tempo and make THAT car great too!...
.. I can see where this thread will lead...
cheers!
or untill you make a turn!...
You can stick a V8 in a Ford Tempo and make THAT car great too!...
.. I can see where this thread will lead...
cheers!
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Quite frankly, I'm very impressed with the performance numbers and reviews the 300c's been putting up. And yes the SRT is to the M series, AMG, etc. I am also impressed with Chryslers desire to push the envelope so to speak.
Unfortunately I have had horrible experiences with Chrysler products and I'm very hesitant to buy another, however...
...has anyone had a look at the new coupe concept Chrysler's built on the Viper chassis? This thing is drop dead gorgeous and has the SRT V8 hemi.
This has to be a golden age for anyone that loves cars! Infiniti's new M45, Acura's RL/TL, Cadillac CTS-V, GTO, Mustang GT, etc, etc, etc...
Unfortunately I have had horrible experiences with Chrysler products and I'm very hesitant to buy another, however...
...has anyone had a look at the new coupe concept Chrysler's built on the Viper chassis? This thing is drop dead gorgeous and has the SRT V8 hemi.
This has to be a golden age for anyone that loves cars! Infiniti's new M45, Acura's RL/TL, Cadillac CTS-V, GTO, Mustang GT, etc, etc, etc...
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I really don't think so. The quarter mile acceleration the bimmer has better mph. Anyway it depends who drives it and besides not everything is straight line performance. At 130mph you can start saying bye bye
For example C&D test results they have:
BMW 545
Engine type: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 268 cu in, 4398cc
Power (SAE net): 325 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque (SAE net):330 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 113.7 in
Length/width/height: 190.6/72.7/58.0 in
Curb weight: 4000 lb
Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 23.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.1 sec @ 103 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 150 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy: 16 mpg
2005 CHRYSLER 300C HEMI
ENGINE
Type: V-8, iron block and aluminum heads
Bore x stroke: 3.92 x 3.58 in, 99.5 x 90.9mm
Displacement: 345 cu in, 5654cc
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters with electronically controlled cylinder deactivation
Power (SAE net): 340 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline:5700 rpm
ACCELERATION, Seconds
Zero to 30 mph, 2.0
40 mph: 2.8
50 mph: 4.1
60 mph: 5.3
70 mph: 6.8
80 mph: 8.8
90 mph: 11.0
100 mph: 13.4
110 mph: 16.1
120 mph: 20.1
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph: 2.8
50-70 mph: 3.4
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.9 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph
For example C&D test results they have:
BMW 545
Engine type: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
Displacement: 268 cu in, 4398cc
Power (SAE net): 325 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque (SAE net):330 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 113.7 in
Length/width/height: 190.6/72.7/58.0 in
Curb weight: 4000 lb
Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 23.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.1 sec @ 103 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 150 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 156 ft
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy: 16 mpg
2005 CHRYSLER 300C HEMI
ENGINE
Type: V-8, iron block and aluminum heads
Bore x stroke: 3.92 x 3.58 in, 99.5 x 90.9mm
Displacement: 345 cu in, 5654cc
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel-delivery system: port injection
Valve gear: pushrods, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters with electronically controlled cylinder deactivation
Power (SAE net): 340 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline:5700 rpm
ACCELERATION, Seconds
Zero to 30 mph, 2.0
40 mph: 2.8
50 mph: 4.1
60 mph: 5.3
70 mph: 6.8
80 mph: 8.8
90 mph: 11.0
100 mph: 13.4
110 mph: 16.1
120 mph: 20.1
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph: 2.8
50-70 mph: 3.4
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.9 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph