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Chrysler 300C

1957 United States

The Chrysler 300C dates from the 1950s: Chrysler built it from 1957 to 1957. Its petrol engines range from 381 to 395 hp across 2 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox.

Chrysler 300C
Body styleNot specified
Production1957
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power381 – 395 hp
0–100 km/h8.9 – 9.0 s
Top speed201 – 204 km/h
Fuel economy22.6 – 23.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
6.4L V8 3AT RWD (375 HP)
6.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 381 hp 9.0 s 201 3-speed automatic
6.4L V8 3AT RWD (390 HP)
6.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 395 hp 8.9 s 204 3-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6435 cm3 (393 ci)
Power
280 KW @ 5200 RPM381 HP @ 5200 RPM375 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque
420 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM569 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
2 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
125 mph (201 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
9.00 - 14

Dimensions

Length
219.2 in (5568 mm)
Width
78.8 in (2002 mm)
Height
54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.2/60 in (1,554/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
126 in (3200 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
4389 lbs (1991 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5401 lbs (2450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
10.4 mpg US (22.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6435 cm3 (393 ci)
Power
290.8 KW @ 5400 RPM395.4 HP @ 5400 RPM390 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
420 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM570 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
2 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
9.00 - 14

Dimensions

Length
219.2 in (5568 mm)
Width
78.8 in (2002 mm)
Height
54.7 in (1389 mm)
Front/rear Track
61.2/60 in (1,554/1,524 mm)
Wheelbase
126 in (3200 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.45

Weight

Unladen Weight
4389 lbs (1991 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5401 lbs (2450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
10 mpg US (23.5 L/100Km)
Length5,568 mm
Width2,002 mm
Height1,389 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm
Curb weight1,991 kg
Torque569 – 570 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.