This article is virtually the Chrysler 300 cars from the 1950s in addition to 1960s. For the cars which succeeded these inwards the 1960s in addition to 1970s , run into Chrysler 300 non-letter series. For the 1999 to 2004 model , run into Chrysler 300M. For the 2005 in addition to afterward models , run into Chrysler 300.
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The Chrysler 300 "letter series" are high-performance personal luxury cars that were built past times Chrysler inwards the U.S. from 1955 to 1965. After the initial twelvemonth , which was named 300-C , the 1956 cars were designated 300B. Successive model years were given the adjacent missive of the alphabet of the alphabet every bit a suffix (skipping "i") , reaching the 300L past times 1965 , after which the model was dropped.
The 300 "letter series" cars were amid the vehicles that focused on performance built past times domestic U.S. manufacturers afterWorld War II , in addition to thence tin live considered 1 of the musculus car's ancestors , though full-sized in addition to to a greater extent than expensive.
The automaker began using the 300 designations 1 time to a greater extent than for performance-luxury sedans , using the 300M nameplate from 1999 to 2004 , in addition to expanding the 300 serial alongside a novel V8-powered 300C , the laissez passer on model of a novel Chrysler 300 problem , a novel rear-wheel drive machine launched inwards 2004 for the 2005 model year. Unlike the kickoff "letter series" serial , the successive variants exercise non characteristic measure engines producing at to the lowest degree 300 hp (220 kW) , except for Chrysler's electrical current top-line 300C models.
Chrysler 300 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Chrysler (Chrysler Corporation) |
Production | 1955–1965 1970 |
Assembly | Los Angeles (Maywood) Assembly |
Layout | FR layout |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Chrysler Windsor |
Successor | Chrysler 300 non-letter series |
Production Numbers
1955 (C-) | 1 ,725 |
1956 (B) | 1 ,102 |
1957 (C) | 2 ,402 |
1958 (D) | 809 |
1959 (E) | 647 |
1960 (F) | 1 ,217 |
1961 (G) | 1 ,617 |
1962 (H) | 570 |
1963 (J) | 400 |
1964 (K) | 3 ,647 |
1965 (L) | 2 ,845 |
1970 (Hurst) | 501 |
1955 C-300
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This kickoff of the missive of the alphabet serial cars did non comport a missive of the alphabet , but tin retroactively live considered the '300A'. The 'C-' designation was applied to all Chrysler models; even in addition to so for marketing purposes the numerical serial skipped to a greater extent than than 225 numbers forwards inwards sequence inwards gild to farther reinforce the 300's bhp rating. The 300 originally stood for the 300 hp (220 kW) engine. The C-300 was actually a racecar aimed at the NASCAR circuits that was sold for the route for homologation purposes , alongside Chrysler's most powerful engine , the 331 cu inwards (5.4 L) FirePower "Hemi" V8 , due to the hemispheric shape of the combustion chambers , fitted alongside twin 4-barrel carburetors , a race-profiled camshaft setup , company valve lifters , stiffer reveal , in addition to a performance exhaust system. By 1956 this would live the kickoff American production machine to laissez passer on 355 hp (265 kW) , in addition to the missive of the alphabet serial was for many years the most powerful machine produced inwards the United States.
The car's "Forward Look" styling tin live attributed every bit much to the Chrysler parts bin every bit designer Virgil Exner. The front end clip , including the grille , was taken from the Imperial of the same twelvemonth , but the residuum of the machine did non expect similar an Imperial. The midsection was from a New Yorker hardtop , alongside a Windsor parent quarter. Exner also included base-model Chrysler bumpers in addition to removed many outside elements such every bit back-up lights , hood ornamentation , side trim , in addition to outside mirrors. An electrical clock in addition to two-speed windshield wipers were standard. There were few options available including alternative of 3 outside colors (red , white in addition to black) in addition to solely 1 color of tan leather interior. Power windows in addition to ability spot were available but AC was non available inwards 1955.
Measured at 127.58 mph (205.32 km/h) inwards the Flying Mile , in addition to doing good inwards NASCAR , the C-300 aroused involvement that was non reflected inwards its pocket-sized sales figure of 1 ,725.
When the C300 competed inwards NASCAR , it was painted to advertise that it was the "world's fastest stock car".
C-300 | |
Overview | |
Production | 1955 1 ,725 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 331 cu inwards (5.4 L) FirePower V8 |
Transmission | 2-speed PowerFlite automatic |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126 in) |
Length | 5 ,558 mm (218.8 in) |
Width | 2 ,009 mm (79.1 in) |
1956 300B
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The 1956 300B was fairly similar externally , distinguished past times a novel tailfin handling , but alongside larger engines , 2 models of 354 cu inwards (5.8 L) Hemi V8 alongside either 340 or 355 hp (254 or 265 kW). Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 companion of this generation was introduced every bit the DeSoto Adventurer , which was less luxurious , spell soundless sharing much of the mechanicals , giving DeSoto a performance enhanced model. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 total of 1 ,102 were sold. Performance was a piffling improve than the previous year's , beingness measured at almost 140 mph (225 km/h). Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 6.17 ratio parent terminate was also added to the options. Front leg room was 44.6 inches. New was the Highway Hi-Fi phonograph player.
With the optional 355 hp (265 kW) 354 cu inwards (5.8 L) engine , the 300B became the kickoff American machine to make 1 horsepower per cubic inch , besting Chevrolet alongside their fuel-injected 283 cu inwards (4.6 L) past times 1 year.
300B | |
Overview | |
Production | 1956 1 ,102 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop |
Related | DeSoto Adventurer DeSoto Fireflite |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 354 cu inwards (5.8 L) FirePower V8 (340 hp) 354 cu inwards (5.8 L) FirePower V8 (355 hp , option) |
Transmission | 2-speed PowerFlite automatic 3-speed manual |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126 in) |
Length | 5 ,558 mm (218.8 in) |
Width | 2 ,009 mm (79.1 in) |
1957 300C
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The 1957 model twelvemonth 300C was restyled , featuring a "yawning" broad front end grille in addition to larger tailfins. The Hemi engine was upgraded to 392 cu inwards (6.4 L) alongside 375 hp (280 kW) , or every bit a express edition 390 hp (290 kW) version (18 built). Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 convertible model was available for the kickoff time. The machine had a release of carmine , white , in addition to blueish '300C' medallions on the sides , hood , body in addition to interior. 1 ,918 coupes in addition to 484 convertibles were built. A/C was $495.
300C | |
Overview | |
Production | 1957 2 ,402 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
Related | DeSoto Adventurer |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 392 cu inwards (6.4 L) FirePower V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed TorqueFlite A488 automatic |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,568 mm (219.2 in) |
Width | 2 ,002 mm (78.8 in) |
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1958 300D
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The 1958 model twelvemonth was to live the finally usage of the FirePower Hemi inwards the 300. The engine was soundless 392 cu inwards (6.4 L) , but tuned to 380 hp (280 kW) every bit standard. Thirty-five cars were built alongside fuel injection in addition to delivered 390 hp (290 kW) , but the arrangement was troublesome in addition to most cars before long had it replaced alongside the measure twin-quad carburetor setup. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 300D was driven to 156.387 mph (251.680 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats that year. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 total of 618 hardtops in addition to 191 convertibles were produced , inwards business office due to a recession inwards the economy.
300D | |
Overview | |
Production | 1958 809 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
Related | DeSoto Adventurer |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 392 cu inwards (6.4 L) FirePower V8 |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,588 mm (220 in) |
Width | 2 ,002 mm (78.8 in) |
1959 300E
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The 1959 model twelvemonth saw the Hemi engines replaced past times Chrysler's novel Golden Lion wedge-head V8 at 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) displacement (which Chrysler called "lion-hearted"). Power output remained virtually the same at 380 hp (280 kW). Total sales included 522 coupes in addition to 125 convertibles. Power swivel seats were standard.
300E | |
Overview | |
Production | 1959 647 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
Related | DeSoto Adventurer |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) Golden Lion V8 |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,611 mm (220.9 in) |
1960 300F
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The 1960 300F introduced a novel 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) Wedge engine delivering 375 hp (280 kW) inwards measure form. To boost ability at lower in addition to mid rpms , a special "cross-ram" intake manifold was derived. Instead of the normal V8 engine key intake manifold alongside carburetor(s) on laissez passer on , the cross-ram consisted of 2 pairs of xxx inwards (760 mm) long tuned pipes that criss-crossed in addition to so that each laid fed the reverse side of the engine. The carburetors in addition to air cleaners hung off the sides of the engine over the fender wells. These long tubes were tuned in addition to so that resonances inwards the column of air helped forcefulness air into the cylinders at those engine speeds. Also novel were iv private , leather bucket seats alongside a total length console from dash to parent seatback. Swivelling front end seats were fitted every bit measure equipment.
A special 400 hp (300 kW) "short ram" version was produced for competition; inwards this , the tuned portion of the stacks was solely xv inwards (380 mm) long (though the overall subway length remained at 30") , in addition to so that the resonant final result was produced at higher engine speeds. Only xv "short ram" cars were produced; these were also fitted alongside the exotic but oftentimes troublesome French Pont-a-Mousson 4-speed manual transmissions developed for the Chrysler-powered Facel Vega. Approximately 4 of these "Special GTs" are known to be , including 1 convertible in addition to 1 alongside air conditioning; it is believed that xv were originally produced.
The bodywork was also redone for 1960 , using Chrysler's novel lightweight unibody structure in addition to given sharper-edged styling alongside outward-tilting fins that were visually separated from sides. The "toilet seat" body lid contributed to a demeaning persuasion of the 300F in addition to was done away alongside after this 1 twelvemonth of production.
Sales increased to 969 coupes in addition to 248 convertibles.
300F | |
Overview | |
Production | 1960 1 ,217 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
Related | DeSoto Adventurer |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) RB V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed Pont-a-Mousson manual (racing/special order) |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,578mm (219.6 in) |
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1961 300G
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The 1961 300G saw or in addition to so other restyle. The grille , formerly wider at the bottom than the laissez passer on , was inverted; the quad headlights , formerly side-by-side , were arranged inwards angled fashion , inward at the bottom , inwards a means reminiscent of 1958-1960 Lincolns , in addition to 1959 Buicks. Small parking lamps below the headlights were likewise slanted in addition to V-shaped , in addition to the front end bumper was canted upward at each terminate , scoop-like. At the parent , the taillights were moved from the fins to the tail below them , in addition to the fins were made sharper-pointed. Power windows were standard.
Mechanically , the cross-ram "short ram" in addition to "long ram" engines remained the same , although the expensive French manual transmission was dropped , in addition to replaced past times a to a greater extent than reliable in addition to soundless expensive Chrysler racing manual transmission (referred to every bit 'option code 281'). There are currently solely v cars alongside this transmission. Code 281 cars may receive got been built for the 1961 Daytona Flying Mile , although similar the 1960 F Specials , no specific records were kept past times Chrysler. Unlike the 300F Specials (which were randomly pulled from the problem in addition to upgraded for the Flying Mile) , the 300Gs had a specific build code (281).
300G | |
Overview | |
Production | 1961 |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) RB V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed manual 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic 3-speed "Code 281" manual (race/special order) |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,200 mm (126.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,583mm (219.8 in) |
1962 300H
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From 1962s 300H , the fins were gone , every bit was the missive of the alphabet series' unique house inwards the Chrysler lineup; in that location was at nowadays a whole Chrysler 300 Sport Series (which included a four-door hardtop along alongside a two-door hardtop in addition to convertible) , along alongside the 300H. Externally in that location was piffling divergence betwixt the 300H in addition to the 300 Sport Series (except for a "300H" badge on the driver's side of the trunk) , in addition to many of the 300H's features could live ordered every bit options on the other models. Under the hood of the 300H the cross ram engine became an alternative , in addition to in that location was a supply to the inline dual 4-barrel carb setup of the 300E every bit the base of operations powerplant. With a slight ability boost in addition to a 300 lb (140 kg) lighter body , the 300H was faster than the 300G , but the loss of exclusivity coupled alongside high prices made this the slowest-selling missive of the alphabet serial twelvemonth yet , alongside solely 435 coupes in addition to 135 convertibles sold. The regular 300 (non-letter) serial used a 383 cu inwards (6.3 L) B engine.
All 300s for 1962 were demoted to the Chrysler Newport/Dodge 880 122-inch wheelbase body.
300H | |
Overview | |
Production | 1962 570 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) RB V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,099 mm (122.0 in) |
1963 300J
Further restyling for the 1963 300J (the missive of the alphabet "I" was skipped because people would confuse it for the numeral "1".) left the machine alongside a smoother , to a greater extent than angular 1960s look. (Shared alongside the Newport in addition to New Yorker serial , this body blueprint was the finally 1 styled during Virgil Exner's term every bit Chrysler's styling chief.) The letter-series convertible was dropped , leaving the hardtop. The solely engine available was the 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) ram-induction V8 , alongside an increment of 10 hp (7.5 kW) from 1962. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 redesigned in addition to to a greater extent than sumptuous interior featured an oddly squared steering wheel. The 300J was faster than the measure 300H of the twelvemonth earlier , alongside a 229 km/h (142 mph) laissez passer on speed , 8.0 seconds 0-60 mph , in addition to a standing quarter mile fourth dimension of 15.8 seconds alongside a terminal velocity of 89 mph (143 km/h). Sales were specially piteous , alongside solely 400 cars produced. As for the non-letter 300 , the 300 convertible was the official footstep machine for the 1963 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. Power steering was standard.
300J | |
Overview | |
Production | 1963 400 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) RB V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,099 mm (122.0 in) |
1964 300K
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The convertible returned for the 1964 300K , but the "cross-ram" engine became an extra-cost alternative available on the 300K only. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) Wedge alongside a unmarried Carter AFB 3614S 4-barrel carburetor , a regular intake manifold , in addition to 360 hp (270 kW) was the novel measure engine. Leather upholstery was no longer measure either. All this reduced the baseline cost past times over a thou dollars , in addition to sales responded alongside the largest total ever; 3 ,022 coupes in addition to 625 convertibles. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 centre console was standard.
300K | |
Overview | |
Production | 1964 3 ,647 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) RB V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual |
Chronology | |
Wheelbase | 3 ,099 mm (122.0 in) |
Length | 5 ,474 mm (215.5 in) |
1965 300L
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The 1965 300L was the terminal twelvemonth of the traditional missive of the alphabet series. It featured a consummate restyle alongside slab sides in addition to a tall "greenhouse" that were introduced past times Elwood Engel when he succeeded Virgil Exner every bit Chrysler's styling boss. It was a linear expect in addition to the panoramic windshield that had been used since 1957 was dropped. The cross-ram engine was no longer available , leaving the 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) engine alongside regular carburetion in addition to inlet manifold every bit standard. Every characteristic on the 300L could live ordered every bit an alternative on the regular 300; thence , the solely divergence was the "300L" badges. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 total of 2 ,405 coupes in addition to 440 convertibles were sold.
300L | |
Overview | |
Production | 1965 2 ,845 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 413 cu inwards (6.8 L) RB V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed manual |
1970 Hurst 300
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The 1970 Hurst 300 lacks the single-letter suffix of its forbears in addition to appeared v years after the finally Letter Series Chrysler , the 300L. Many automobile historians exercise non include the Hurst 300 every bit a Letter Series model. The concept of the machine , even in addition to so , does lucifer alongside the Letter Series cars , every bit it was a high-performance variant of the luxury 300 , built alongside the input of aftermarket parts manufacturer Hurst Performance. Only 501 units are believed to receive got been built.
The Hurst 300s were all 2-door in addition to shared a white in addition to gilt pigment scheme similar to the Oldsmobile in addition to Pontiac Hurst models of the day. The scooped hood in addition to trunklid (with a molded spoiler) are both fiberglass. All Hurst 300s had satin tan leather interiors that were straightaway out of the Imperial in addition to could live had alongside column- or console-mounted 727 automatics. All came alongside the 375 hp (280 kW) 440 cu inwards (7.2 L) 4-barrel TNT V8 engine. Road tests clocked 1 at 0–60 at 7.1 seconds alongside the 1⁄4 mile inwards 15.9 seconds. "Not bad for a 1 ,900 kg (4 ,100 lb) aircraft carrier" , they claimed.
Of the 501 units sold , 1 convertible is documented having been used every bit a Hurst promotional machine in addition to or in addition to so other is believed to receive got been dealer equipped alongside a 426 cu inwards (7.0 L) Hemi , also , a convertible.
Hurst 300 | |
Overview | |
Production | 1970 501 produced |
Body in addition to chassis | |
Body style | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 440 cu inwards (7.2 L) TNT V8 |
Transmission | 3-speed Torqueflite A727 automatic |
Collectibility
All master missive of the alphabet serial cars are considered collectible every bit of 2005 , but the early on years are much to a greater extent than desirable. The C-300 in addition to 300B , specially red/maroon examples , are increasingly becoming or in addition to so of the most valuable models of all 1950's performance cars due to their exquisite styling , high performance , in addition to rarity. The 300C through 300G convertibles are the most desirable price-wise due to their scarcity in addition to depression survival rates; the coming of the regular 300 serial cars inwards 1962 makes the subsequent missive of the alphabet serial seem less special in addition to less desirable to collectors.
At an auction at the Robson Estate inwards Gainesville , Georgia on Nov thirteen , 2010 , the sole 1960 300F convertible equipped alongside the manufactory 400 hp (298 kW) engine in addition to the Pont-a-Mousson 4-speed sold for $437 ,250.
There was 1 concept vehicle called the Chrysler 300 , created inwards 1991. It featured a sports machine body in addition to a Viper engine. It was never produced.
The 300 missive of the alphabet serial holler was resurrected inwards 1999 on the Chrysler 300M; but it is the 2005 300 that is closest to the master alongside its rear-wheel drive , in addition to V8 engine 1 time once to a greater extent than bearing the "Hemi" name.
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