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Chrysler 300C

1957 – 1959 United States

A classic from the 1950s, the Chrysler 300C was built from 1957 to 1959. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 381 to 395 hp. All versions have an automatic gearbox.

Chrysler 300C
Body styleNot specified
Production1957 – 1959
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power381 – 395 hp
0–100 km/h8.0 – 8.9 s
Top speed200 – 211 km/h
Fuel economy21.4 – 22.4 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 8.9 s 200 3-speed automatic
6.4L V8 3AT RWD (390 HP)
6.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 395 hp 8.0 s 211 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
124 mph (200 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 X 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
4235 lbs (1921 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
6435 cm3 (393 ci)
Power
291 KW @ 5400 RPM395 HP @ 5400 RPM390 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
420 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM569 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
2 Carburetors
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
131 mph (211 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
3-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
9 X 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
4235 lbs (1921 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
10.5 mpg US (22.4 L/100Km)
Length5,568 mm
Width2,002 mm
Height1,389 mm
Wheelbase3,200 mm
Curb weight1,921 kg
Torque569 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.