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1958 Chrysler 300D

1958 Chrysler 300D

300D was the last of the letter cars to be equipped with the Firepower Hemi V8. It was a model designed to offer the a high level of American performance and luxury. See full gallery here

1958 Chrysler 300D

 

In Detail

type Series Production Car
engine Firepower Hemi V8
position Front, Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material Cast Iron
valvetrain Pushrod OHV
displacement 6424 cc / 392 in³
power 279.6 kw / 375 bhp
specific output 58.37 bhp per litre
front brakes Drums
rear brakes Drums
f suspension Torsion Bars
r suspension Live Axle w/Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
wheelbase 3200.4 mm / 126 in
transmission 3-speed Torqueflite automati