Chrysler 300 non-letter series
This article is about Chrysler 300 models from the 1960s and 1970s. For the cars which proceeded these in the 1950s and 1960s, see Chrysler 300 letter series. For the 1999 to 2004 model, see Chrysler 300M. For the modern 2005 and later models, see Chrysler 300.
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The Chrysler 300 (Chrysler 300 Non-Letter Series) was a full-size automobile produced by Chrysler from 1962 until 1971. It was the replacement for the 1961 Chrysler Windsor, which itself filled the place in Chrysler's line previously occupied by the Saratoga just the year before that (1960).
The 300 was positioned below the 300 "letter series", adding 4-door versions and running alongside that model until its discontinuation in 1966. It became the sole 300 model until 1971, when production ended.
The 300 name returned to the Chrysler line in 1979 as an option package on the Cordoba coupe.
Chrysler 300
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Overview
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Manufacturer
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Chrysler (Chrysler Corporation)
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Production
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1962–1971
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Body and chassis
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Class
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Full-size car
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Body
style
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4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
2-door hardtop
2-door convertible
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Layout
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FR layout
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Related
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Imperial
Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler Newport
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Chronology
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Chrysler Cordoba (market
segment)
Chrysler 300M (1998 sedan)
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1962–1964
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The non-letter series was introduced in 1962; it expanded the letter series on the 4-door hardtop and 4-door sedan, adding 383 V8 as a choice (letter cars had 413 V8 as standard).
Chrysler 300 1962–1964
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Overview
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Production
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1962–1964
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Body and chassis
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Body
style
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4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
2-door hardtop
2-door convertible
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Platform
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C-body
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Powertrain
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Engine
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6.3 L (383 cu in) B V8
6.8 L (413 cu in) RB V8
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Transmission
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3-speed automatic
3-speed manual
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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3,100 mm (122 in)
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Length
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5,470 mm (215.3 in)
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Width
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2,000 mm (79 in)
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Height
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1,400 mm (55 in)
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Curb
weight
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1,800 kg (3,970 lbs) (4-door
hardtop)
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1965–1968
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In 1966, the Chrysler 300 letter series was discontinued, the 440 V8 replaced the 413 V8, and there was a mild facelift.
1967 brought makeovers which changed front and rear styling extensively. The 4-door sedan was dropped from lineup (leaving the 4-door hardtop), the 440 V8 became standard and only available powerplant in two guises: base and more powerful TNT. 1968 facelifting brought concealed headlamps which were to be 300 trademark until 1971.
Chrysler 300 1965–1968
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Overview
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Production
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1965–1968
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Body and chassis
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Body
style
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4-door sedan
4-door hardtop
2-door hardtop
2-door convertible
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Platform
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C-body
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Powertrain
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Engine
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6.3 L (383 cu in) B V8
6.8 L (413 cu in) RB V8
7.2 L (440 cu in) RB V8
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Transmission
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3-speed automatic
4-speed manual
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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3,100 mm (124 in)
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Length
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5,540 mm (218.2 in)
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Width
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2,020 mm (79.5 in)
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Height
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1,390 mm (54.9 in)
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Curb
weight
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1,990 kg (4,390 lbs) (4-door
hardtop)
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1969–1971
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1969 was first year for "fuselage styling", there were two engine options; 440 and 440 TNT.
For 1970, taking a cue from Oldsmobile, a Hurst 300 was offered in Spinnaker White trimmed in Satin Tan with leather interior, powered by a 375 hp (280 kW) 440 cu in (7.2 l) TNT V8, as a limited edition of 485.
In 1971, the convertible was no longer offered, as Chrysler halted production of convertibles across the entire lineup in 1971.
Chrysler 300 1969–1971
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Overview
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Production
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1969–1971
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Body and chassis
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Body
style
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4-door hardtop
2-door hardtop
2-door convertible
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Platform
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C-body
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Powertrain
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Engine
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7.2 L (440 cu in) RB V8
7.2 L (440 cu in) TNT V8
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Transmission
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3-speed automatic
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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3,100 mm (124 in)
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Length
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5,710 mm (224.7 in)
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Width
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2,010 mm (79.1 in)
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Height
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1,410 mm (55.6 in)
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Curb
weight
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1,960 kg (4,320 lbs) (4-door
hardtop)
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Engines
engine displacement, type, carburetor type
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max. motive power at rpm
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max. torque at rpm
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7.2 L (440 cu in) RB V8 (1971)
4-barrel
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335 bhp (250 kW; 340 PS) [220
bhp (164 kW; 223 PS)] @ 4,400 [4,000]
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624 Nm (460 lbft) [475 Nm (350
lbft)] @ 3,200
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7.2 L (440 cu in) RB V8
(1969–1970) 4-barrel
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350 bhp (261 kW; 355 PS) @
4,400
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651 Nm (480 lbft) @ 2,800
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7.2 L (440 cu in) TNT V8 (1971)
4-barrel
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370 bhp (276 kW; 375 PS) [305
bhp (227 kW; 309 PS)] @ 4,600
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651 Nm (480 lbft) [542 Nm (400
lbft)] @ 3,200
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7.2 L (440 cu in) TNT V8
(1969–1970) 4-barrel
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375 bhp (280 kW; 380 PS) @
4,600
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651 Nm (480 lbft) @ 3,200
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1979
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The 300 name returned to the Chrysler line in the spring of 1979; this time based on the Cordoba coupe. The 300 was a $2,040 option package featuring special emblems and traditional "cross-hair" 300-style grille. It was available in Spinnaker White (perhaps 30 were painted Rallye Red) with a red-leather interior and red pin stripes. The model came with the code E58 195 hp (145 kW; 198 PS) 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8, featuring a four-barrel carburetor, a performance camshaft, and dual exhausts. Other features included police-spec suspension with 15"x7" wheels, heavy duty torsion bars/leaf springs/shocks, front and rear sway bars, and a 3.23 rear gear ratio. The deteriorating U.S. domestic economic conditions that led to the early 1980s recession reflected in low demand and less than 2,900 were built. The 300 model was planned for the 1980 model year using the new 2nd-generation Cordoba (based on the downsized Chrysler J platform), but was instead called the "LS".
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