Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1956–1957
2 generation (300C)No photos yet6.4 AT (380 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6435 cm3 Gasoline
Power375 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
United States
United StatesSpecifications
Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)280 kW
Engine power375 hp
Engine power381 PS
Engine code392
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Max power at RPM5200 RPM
Maximum torque570 N*m
Capacity6435 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio9.25
Stroke cycle99.2 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine modelFirePower V8
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1389 mm
Back track width1524 mm
Front track width1554 mm
Width2002 mm
Curb weight2070 kg
Clearance222 mm
Wheelbase3200 mm
Number of seater4
Length5568 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km19.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km27.2 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km33.6 l
Fuel76
Fuel tank capacity87 l
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, Torsion
Grades & features
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