Chrysler 300 Letter Series

Chrysler 300 Letter Series 300B 1955 - 1956 Restyling, Coupe

Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1 generation (300B) [restyling]

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Chrysler
Model 300 Letter Series
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1955
Production End 1956

Characteristics Chrysler 300 Letter Series 1 generation (300B) [restyling]

Bodywork

Back track width 1514 mm
Body type Coupe
Clearance 222 mm
Curb weight 1978 kg
Front track width 1499 mm
Height 1500 mm
Length 5558 mm
Number of seater 5
Wheelbase 3200 mm
Width 2009 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 5787 cm3
Compression ratio 9
Cylinder bore 100.0 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine code 354
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 340 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 254 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 522 N*m
Number of cylinders 8
Stroke cycle 92.1 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3400 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

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

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 9.5 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 29.3 l
Fuel tank capacity 76 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

1
engines
3
modifications

Petrol

3 variants
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