These are standard specifications for the 1970 Chrysler 300, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic , Automatic TorqueFlite
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1969 - 1971 |
| Price : | $4,823-$5,840 |
| Weight : | 4130 lbs | 1873.336 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L. |
| Power : | 375 BHP (276 KW) |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 110 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
3 Automatic , Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1970 : | 260,773 |
| Total 1970 300 production : | 20,997 |
| 1970 Chrysler 300 | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 1,077 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 9,589 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 9,846 |
| Hurst Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 485 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.7 in | 5707 mm. |
| Width : | 78.7 in | 1999 mm. |
| Height : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.1 in | 1577 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Hardtop Sedan
| Price : | $4,823 |
| Weight : | 4003 lbs | 1815.73 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.7 in | 5707 mm. |
| Width : | 78.7 in | 1999 mm. |
| Height : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.1 in | 1577 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Tires : | H78-15 |
Convertible
| Price : | $5,193 |
| Weight : | 4223 lbs | 1915.521 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.7 in | 5707 mm. |
| Width : | 78.7 in | 1999 mm. |
| Height : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.1 in | 1577 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Hurst Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $5,840 |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 224.7 in | 5707 mm. |
| Width : | 78.7 in | 1999 mm. |
| Height : | 55.6 in | 1412 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.1 in | 1577 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | H78-15 |
1970 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $23,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.36 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,283,949 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Chrysler 300?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 has a length of 224.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 has a width of 78.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Chrysler 300 cost when new?A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 cost approximately $4,823 to $5,840 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Hurst Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1970 Chrysler 300 have? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 had H78-15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1970? A: Chrysler produced 260,773 automobiles in 1970.Q: How many 1970 300s were produced? A: Chrysler produced 20,997 examples of the 300 in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Chrysler 300 have? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 had the following engine options: V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPM V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Chrysler 300 have? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic, Automatic TorqueFlite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1970 Chrysler 300?
How many 1970 Chrysler 300 were produced?
How powerful was the 1970 Chrysler 300? Was the 1970 Chrysler 300 popular? Was the 1970 Chrysler 300 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1970 Chrysler 300?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 has a length of 224.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 has a width of 78.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1970 Chrysler 300 cost when new?A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 cost approximately $4,823 to $5,840 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Chrysler 300? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Hurst Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1970 Chrysler 300 have? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 had H78-15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1970? A: Chrysler produced 260,773 automobiles in 1970.Q: How many 1970 300s were produced? A: Chrysler produced 20,997 examples of the 300 in 1970.Q: What engines did the 1970 Chrysler 300 have? A: The 1970 Chrysler 300 had the following engine options: V 8 (7210 cc | 440.0 cu in. | 7.2 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 480 Ft-Lbs (651 NM) @ 2800 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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