These are standard specifications for the 1957 Chrysler 300C, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1957 |
| Price : | $4,929-$5,357 |
| Weight : | 4235 lbs | 1920.964 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB 2334S carburetor | |
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter WCFB Model 2590S 4-barrel carburetor | |
| Exhaust manifold : | Dual exhaust system |
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L. |
| Power : | 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB 2334S carburetor | |
3 Automatic TorqueFlite
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1957 : | 122,273 |
| Total 1957 300C production : | 2,402 |
| 1957 Chrysler 300C | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 484 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,918 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.2 in | 5568 mm. |
| Width : | 78.8 in | 2002 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $5,357 |
| Weight : | 4388 lbs | 1990.363 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.2 in | 5568 mm. |
| Width : | 78.8 in | 2002 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 9.00 x 14 |
1957 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,550 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,220 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.24 |
1957 Chrysler 300C FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Chrysler 300C?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C has a length of 219.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C has a width of 78.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Chrysler 300C cost when new?A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C cost approximately $4,929 to $5,357 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1957 Chrysler 300C have? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C had 9.00 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1957? A: Chrysler produced 122,273 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 300Cs were produced? A: Chrysler produced 2,402 examples of the 300C in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Chrysler 300C have? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C had the following engine options: V 8 (6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 5200 RPM V 8 (6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 325 BHP (239.2 KW) @ 4600 RPM V 8 (6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 390 BHP (287.04 KW) @ 5400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1957 Chrysler 300C have? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C had a 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1957 Chrysler 300C?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C has a length of 219.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C has a width of 78.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1957 Chrysler 300C cost when new?A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C cost approximately $4,929 to $5,357 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1957 Chrysler 300C? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1957 Chrysler 300C have? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C had 9.00 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1957? A: Chrysler produced 122,273 automobiles in 1957.Q: How many 1957 300Cs were produced? A: Chrysler produced 2,402 examples of the 300C in 1957.Q: What engines did the 1957 Chrysler 300C have? A: The 1957 Chrysler 300C had the following engine options: V 8 (6424 cc | 392.0 cu in. | 6.4 L.) with 375 BHP (276 KW) @ 5200 RPMSimilar Vehicles
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