These are standard specifications for the 1961 Chrysler 300G, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 |
| Body Designer : | Exner |
| Price : | $5,410-$5,840 |
| Weight : | 4320 lbs | 1959.519 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.4 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 16.2 seconds at 87 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 495 Ft-Lbs (671 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Carter AFB-2903S 4-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 400 HP (294.4 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 495 Ft-Lbs (671 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Carter AFB-2903S 4-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1961 : | 96,454 |
| 1961 Chrysler 300G | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 337 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,280 |
Dimension(s)
Convertible
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| Body Designer : | Exner |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.8 in | 5583 mm. |
| Width : | 79.4 in | 2017 mm. |
| Height : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
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| Body Designer : | Exner |
| Price : | $5,410 |
| Weight : | 4265 lbs | 1934.571 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.8 in | 5583 mm. |
| Width : | 79.4 in | 2017 mm. |
| Height : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Tires : | 8.00 x 15 |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Torsion bar Rear : 7 semi elliptic leaves | |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brakes : | Drums |
| Rear Brakes : | Drums |
| Front Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 12.0 in | 305 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00 x 15 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Chrysler 300G?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G has a length of 219.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G has a width of 79.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Chrysler 300G cost when new?A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G cost approximately $5,410 to $5,840 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1961 Chrysler 300G have? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G had 8.00 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1961? A: Chrysler produced 96,454 automobiles in 1961.Q: What engines did the 1961 Chrysler 300G have? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G had the following engine options: V 8 (6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 495 Ft-Lbs (671 NM) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 400 HP (294.4 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 495 Ft-Lbs (671 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1961 Chrysler 300G have? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G had a 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G has a length of 219.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G has a width of 79.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Chrysler 300G cost when new?A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G cost approximately $5,410 to $5,840 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chrysler 300G? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1961 Chrysler 300G have? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G had 8.00 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1961? A: Chrysler produced 96,454 automobiles in 1961.Q: What engines did the 1961 Chrysler 300G have? A: The 1961 Chrysler 300G had the following engine options: V 8 (6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 375 HP (276 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 495 Ft-Lbs (671 NM) @ 3600 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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