Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1955–1956

1 generation (300B) [restyling]

No photos yet5.8 AT RWD (340 hp)

General information

Number of doors2

Steering wheel positionLeft

Car classS

CountryUSA

At a glance

Engine5787 cm3 Gasoline

Power340 hp

GearboxAutomatic

Origin

United States

Trim

5.8 AT RWD (340 hp)5.8 AT RWD (355 hp)5.8 MT RWD (340 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Cylinder bore100.0 mm

Valves per cylinder2

Max power (kW)254 kW

Engine power340 hp

Turnover of maximum torque3400 RPM

Engine power345 PS

Engine code354

Max power at RPM5200 RPM

Maximum torque522 N*m

Capacity5787 cm3

Number of cylinders8

Compression ratio9

Stroke cycle92.1 mm

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Front track width1499 mm

Height1500 mm

Back track width1514 mm

Curb weight1978 kg

Width2009 mm

Clearance222 mm

Wheelbase3200 mm

Number of seater5

Length5558 mm

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear2

Gearbox typeAutomatic

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km19.5 l

Max speed200 km/h

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km25.4 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km29.3 l

Fuel tank capacity76 l

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.5 s

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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