1957 Chrysler 300 Letter Series

United StatesGasolineRWDCoupe

Specifications

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)
396 hp
Power (kW)
291 kW
Torque
570 Nm (420 lb-ft)
Top speed
211 km/h (131 mph)
0–60 mph
7.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8 seconds
Displacement
6,435 cc

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
2,000 kg (4,409 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
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
Cam-in-block
Engine Block
Cast Iron

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
87 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
22.4 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

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