(1957 model)
| Marque (make) | Chrysler | Issued from | 1957 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 300C | Issued until | |
| Serie | 300 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Chrysler LLC | Country | US,AU,ES,FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5568 mm / 219.2 in / 219.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1921 kg / 4235 lb / 4235 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 2002 mm / 78.8 in / 78.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | Load capacity | ||
| Wheelbase | 3200 mm / 126.0 in / 126.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Chrysler | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 Ca WCFB 2334S carbs | Engine displacement | 6425 cm3 / 392.1 cu in / 392.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 803.13 cm3/cylinder / 49.010 cu in/cylinder / 49.010 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 279.6 kW / 380.2 hp / 380.2 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 275.8 kW / 375.0 bhp / 375.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 58.4 kW/l / 1.301 bhp/cu in / 1.301 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 195.21 kW/ton / 265.41 bhp/ton / 265.41 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 9.00 x 14 | Tyres rear | 9.00 x 14 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chrysler 300C
