Chrysler 300 Letter Series

Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1955 - 1955, Coupe

Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Chrysler
Model 300 Letter Series
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1955
Production End 1955

Characteristics Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1514 mm
Body type Coupe
Curb weight 1900 kg
Front track width 1529 mm
Height 1499 mm
Length 5552 mm
Number of seater 5
Wheelbase 3200 mm
Width 2009 mm
Clearance 222 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 5425 cm3
Compression ratio 8.5
Cylinder bore 95.8 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 305 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 224 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 468 N*m
Number of cylinders 8
Stroke cycle 92.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3200 kW
Valves per cylinder 2
Engine code 331
Engine model Chrysler FirePower V-8 331 (Hemi)
Timing belt OHV

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 2

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity 76 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 29.3 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 19.5 l
Max speed 200 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 25.4 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class S
Country USA
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
engines
4
modifications

Petrol

4 variants
5.4 L, 305 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: Chrysler FirePower V-8 331 (Hemi) Body: Coupe-Hardtop
5.4 AT (305 hp)
1955 – 1955
5.4 AT RWD (305 hp)
1955 – 1955
5.8 L, 340 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 354 Body: Coupe-Hardtop
5.8 AT RWD (340 hp)
1955 – 1956
5.8 L, 340 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 354 Body: Coupe-Hardtop
5.8 MT RWD (340 hp)
1955 – 1956
5.8 L, 355 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine: 354 Body: Coupe-Hardtop
5.8 AT RWD (355 hp)
1955 – 1956