Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1955–1956
1 generation (300B) [restyling]No photos yet5.8 AT RWD (355 hp)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5787 cm3 Gasoline
Power355 hp
GearboxAutomatic
Origin
United States
United StatesSpecifications
Engine
Compression ratio10
Cylinder bore100.0 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)265 kW
Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM
Engine code354
Engine power355 hp
Engine power360 PS
Max power at RPM5200 RPM
Maximum torque549 N*m
Capacity5787 cm3
Number of cylinders8
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 km19.7 l
Max speed202 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km25.8 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km30.0 l
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.0 s
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesdrum
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
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