These are standard specifications for the 1959 Chrysler 300E, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic , 3 Automatic Torqueflite
Chassis # M591100044
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1959 |
| Price : | $5,320-$5,750 |
| Weight : | 4295 lbs | 1948.179 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 380 BHP (279.68 KW) @ 5000 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 4-barrel Type AFB Model 2798S carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
| Power : | 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
2 Automatic , 3 Automatic Torqueflite
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1959 : | 69,970 |
| 1959 Chrysler 300E | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 140 |
| Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 550 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.9 in | 5611 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
Chassis # M591100044
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| Price : | $5,750 |
| Weight : | 4349 lbs | 1972.673 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 220.9 in | 5611 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 |
1959 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Chrysler 300E FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Chrysler 300E?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E has a length of 220.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E has a width of 78.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Chrysler 300E cost when new?A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E cost approximately $5,320 to $5,750 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1959 Chrysler 300E have? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E had 9.00 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1959? A: Chrysler produced 69,970 automobiles in 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 Chrysler 300E have? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E had the following engine options: V 8 (6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 380 BHP (279.68 KW) @ 5000 RPM V 8 (6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1959 Chrysler 300E have? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E had the following gearbox options: 2 speed Automatic, 3 speed Automatic Torqueflite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Chrysler 300E?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E has a length of 220.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E has a width of 78.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Chrysler 300E cost when new?A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E cost approximately $5,320 to $5,750 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Chrysler 300E? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop.Q: What tires did the 1959 Chrysler 300E have? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E had 9.00 x 14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1959? A: Chrysler produced 69,970 automobiles in 1959.Q: What engines did the 1959 Chrysler 300E have? A: The 1959 Chrysler 300E had the following engine options: V 8 (6768 cc | 413.0 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 380 BHP (279.68 KW) @ 5000 RPM
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