Specifications

 

Specifications for the 1959 Chrysler 300E

 

Engine Specifications Transmission, etc.
Dimensions

V8 Wedge head 413 CI Golden Lion
Bore, stroke: 4.18 x 3.75 in.
Compression. ratio: 10.1 / 1 with hydraulic lifters
Horsepower: 380 hp at 5000 rpm
Torque: 450 ft. lb. at 3600 rpm
2 x 4 bbl Carter AFB, front 2798S, rear 2799S .  Camshaft 260° intake, 260° exhaust, 42° overlap.
Dual exhaust standard.  2 1/4 inch diameter with 2 x 34 1/2 inch mufflers hardtop, 2 inch diameter with 2 x 15 inch mufflers and 2  x 12 inch resonators convertible. Automatic Torqueflite transmission 3 speed, gear selection with push-buttons. 
Ratios: 1:   2.45,   1.45 , Drive: 1.0


   Hypoid drive 3.31 / 1 (2.93 option).
"Constant Control" power steering 
Power brakes: 4 drums of 12-in. diameter.
Rear springs: 7 semi elliptical leaves 136 lb
Front springs: Torsion bar 170 lb
Overall length & width: : 220.2 x 79.5 in.
Wheelbase: 126 in.
Height: 55.2 in. (55.6 conv.)
Tread: Front 61.2 in., rear 60.0 in. 
Weight empty: 4290 to 4350 lb.
Electrical system: 12 Volt,  Battery Willard HO-12-70 or Auto Lite 12-H-70,  Starter Auto Lite MDT-6002,  Generator Auto Lite GJM-8001A  Voltage Regulator Auto Lite  VRX-6301-A



Std. wheels 14 x 6.5 in..
Tires: 9.00 x 14 Goodyear Blue Streak.

Fuel capacity 23 gallons


Factory colors
Options
Production


Formal Black       9000
Radiant Red         70791
Ivory White         8131
Cameo Tan            21551
Turquoise Gray    42263
Copper Spice         21550

Convertible top black or white, double stitched or laminated seam canvas


Trim : Leather in natural color
True Level TorsionAire susp. $ 144.90
Auto Pilot: $ 86.10
Mirror-matic $ 17.70
"Sure Grip" differential: $ 51.70
A/C single or dual 
6-way power swivel seat ($ 101.90)
Power windows ($ 107.60) , Solex Tinted glass ($ 70.00).
Radio Touch Tone ($ 124.10) or Music Master ($ 99.80) 
"Instant Heat" heater ($ 136.30)
Serial number: M591 100001 to M591 100690.
serial engine: N/A

N° serial: LC4 1001 to LC4 1810.
N° engine: 58 N3 1001 to ..

TOTAL Production: 

2 door H/T: 550  (of which 16 were exported) 
2 door convertible: 140  (of which 9 were exported) 
Survivors:  130 cars, 104 H/T, 26 convertibles, including 11 parts cars (2 cv. / 9 H/T)

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