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1957 Chrysler 300 Letter Series

United StatesGasolineRWDCoupe

Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1957
Make
Chrysler
Model
300 Letter Series
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
300C
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Hardtop 6.4 V8 TorqueFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
380 hp
Power (kW)
280 kW
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h (124 mph)
0–60 mph
8.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.9 seconds

Dimensions

Length
5,568 mm (219.2 in)
Width
2,002 mm (78.8 in)
Height
1,389 mm (54.7 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm (126.0 in)
Curb weight
1,921 kg (4,235 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
Displacement
6,435 cc
  • 10W-40
    • Engine Oil, Volume
    6.6 litres
    Engine Configuration
    Bore
    101.6 mm (4.0 in)
    Stroke
    99.22 mm (3.9 in)
    Compression Ratio
    9.25 :1
    Engine Configuration
    V-Engine
    Synchronization
    Timing Chain
    Engine Placement
    Front
    Type of Combustion Engine
    Piston
    Fuel System
    Carburator
    Camshaft Type

    Transmission & Drivetrain

    Transmission
    Automatic, 3-speed

    Fuel

    General
    Tank Volume
    87 litres
    Fuel Consumption NEDC
    Combined
    21.4 litres / 100 km

    Dimensions & Weight

    Exterior

    Track, Front
    1,554 mm (61.2 in)
    Track, Rear
    1,524 mm (60.0 in)
    Turning Circle
    13.81 m

    Exterior

    Chassis & Body

    Chassis
    Chassis
    Coupé

    Interior

    Equipment

    Instrument Cluster
    Odometer Limit
    100,000 km/miles

    Trunk

    Rear Trunk
    Yes

    Other

    Car Classification

    American Classification
    Full-Size Car
    British Classification
    Executive Car
    Australian Classification
    Large Car
    European Segment
    E-Segment
    Car.info Classification
    Executive Car
    Chrysler emblem
    Cam-in-block
    Engine Block
    Cast Iron
    300 Letter Series
    8.9

    €67,000

    MSRP · EUR

    Body
    Coupe
    Variant
    300 Letter Series Coupe Generations2 of 10
    Year
    1957
    Powertrain
    Horsepower
    380 hp
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Fuel
    Gasoline
    Transmission
    Automatic, 3-speed