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1961 Chrysler 300 Letter Series

United States Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1961
Make: Chrysler
Model

300 Letter Series

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

300G

Seats

4

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: Convertible 6.8 V8
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 380 hp
Power (kW): 280 kW
Torque: 671 Nm (495 lb-ft)
0–60 mph: 8.4 seconds
0–100 km/h: 8.8 seconds (estimated)
Displacement: 6,771 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,583 mm (219.8 in)
Width: 2,020 mm (79.5 in)
Height: 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase: 3,200 mm (126.0 in)
Curb weight: 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,800 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30

10W-40

Engine Oil, Volume

6.6 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 106.37 mm (4.2 in)
Stroke: 95.25 mm (3.8 in)
Compression Ratio: 10.1 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated: Yes
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston
Fuel System

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 3-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 87 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,554 mm (61.2 in)
Track, Rear: 1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Turning Circle: 14.2 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet

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

Carburator

Camshaft Type

Cam-in-block

Engine Block

Cast Iron

300 Letter Series

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

300 Letter Series Standard1957–1965

300 Letter Series Convertible Generations5 of 8

Year

1961

Powertrain

Horsepower

380 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 3-speed