Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1958–1959

2 generation (300E) [restyling]
No photos yet6.8 AT RWD (379 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6771 cm3 Gasoline
Power379 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CabrioletCoupe-Hardtop

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10.1
Cylinder bore106.4 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)283 kW
Turnover of maximum torque3600 RPM
Engine power379 hp
Engine power385 PS
Engine code413
Max power at RPM5000 RPM
Maximum torque610 N*m
Capacity6771 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle9.2 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1400 mm
Back track width1524 mm
Front track width1554 mm
Width2019 mm
Curb weight2050 kg
Clearance222 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Number of seater4
Length5611 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km20.0 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km28.0 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km35.0 l
Fuel76
Fuel tank capacity87 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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