The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Chrysler 300 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
300 Sedan 4D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 292 260 1,000 3,999
Limited Sedan 4D V6, Flex Fuel, 3.6 Liter 292 260 1,000 4,029
300C Sedan 4D V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter 363 394 1,000 4,326
300S Sedan 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 292 260 1,000 4,029
300C Luxury Series Sedan 4D V8, HEMI, 5.7 Liter 363 394 1,000 4,326
SRT8 Sedan 4D V8, HEMI, 6.4 Liter 465 465 1,000 4,365

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2011

The 2011 Chrysler 300 carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The 2012 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2011 Chrysler 300 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2012 Chrysler models

The rest of Chrysler's 2012 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.