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Chrysler 300C

(1957 model)

Brief specs of 1957 Chrysler 300C

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 6425 cm3 / 392.1 cu in / 392.1 cu in, 279.6 kW / 374.9 hp / 374.9 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChryslerIssued from1957
Model300CIssued until
Serie300Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerChrysler LLCCountryUS,AU,ES,FR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5568 mm / 219.2 in / 219.2 inTotal (curb) weight1921 kg / 4235 lb / 4235 lb
Width2002 mm / 78.8 in / 78.8 inDry weight
HeightLoad capacity
Wheelbase3200 mm / 126.0 in / 126.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChryslerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.03
Fuel supply2 Ca WCFB 2334S carbsEngine displacement6425 cm3 / 392.1 cu in / 392.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity803.13 cm3/cylinder / 49.010 cu in/cylinder / 49.010 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power279.6 kW / 374.9 hp / 374.9 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)111.8 kW / 150.0 hp / 150.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output43.5 kW/l / 0.956 bhp/cu in / 0.956 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio195.2 kW/ton / 147.9 bhp/ton / 147.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Torsion barSuspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front9.00 x 14Tyres rear9.00 x 14
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chrysler 300C

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