Specifications

 

Specifications for the 1961 Chrysler 300G

 

Engine Specifications Transmission, etc.
Dimensions

V8 Wedge  413 CI 
Bore, stroke: 4.18 x 3.75 in.
Compression ratio: 10.1 / 1 with hydraulic lifters
Horsepower: 375 hp at 5000 rpm
Torque: 495 ft.lb at 3600 rpm
2 x 4 bbl Carter AFB w 30" ram injection

            Camshaft 268° intake, 268° exhaust, 48° overlap.
Dual exhaust standard
Option: 400 hp at 5200 rpm, 465 fl.lb at 3600 rpm Solid lifters; "ram induction" 15 in. Camshaft: 284°, 284°,  55° overlap. Exhaust: 2 1/2 in.
Automatic Torqueflite transmission 3 speed, gears selection with push-buttons.
Ratios: 1:    2.45,   1.45,   Drive: 1.0

Optional Transmission:  3 speed manual.  Ratios:  2.55,   1.49,     1.00.


   Hypoid drive 3.31   ( 3.15,   3.58,  3.73 optional)
"Constant Control" power steering 
Power brakes: 4 drums of 12-in. diameter.
Unitized body
Overall length & width:  219.8 x 79.4 in.
Wheelbase: 126 in.
Height: 55.3 in. (55.7 conv.)
Tread: Front 61.2 in., rear 60.0 in. 
Weight empty: 4260 to 4315 lb.
Electrical system: 12 V
Rear springs: 7 semi elliptical leaves
Front springs: Torsion bar
Std. wheels 15 x 6 K
Tires: 8.00 x 15 Goodyear Nylon Blue Streak
Fuel tank: 23 gallons.



Factory colors
Options
Production


Formal Black
Mardi Gras red
Alaskan White
Cinnamon


Trim : Leather in natural color
Package 400hp with manual trans,  3sp
manual trans. on 375 hp
Vacuum door locks: $ 36.60
Sure Grip: $ 51.70
A/C single or dual 
6-way power swivel seat   $101.90
Power windows, Solex Tinted glass.
Radio Golden Tone or Touch Tone Package
Serial number: 8413 100001 to  8413 205827.
Serial engine : N/A


TOTAL Production: 

2 door H/T: 1280 ( 14 exports) 
2 door convertible: 337  (11 exports) 
Survivors: 461 cars ( 356 coupes, 105 convertibles), including 31 parts cars.

Color Codes  

BB1 Formal Black   CC1 Parisian Blue 
DD1 Capri Blue Poly   GG1 Pinehurst Green Poly 
JJ1 Tahitian Turquoise   LL1 Sheffield Silver Poly 
MM1 Dove Gray   OO1 Dubonnet Poly 
PP1 Mardi Gras Red   RR1 Cinnamon Poly 
YY1 Sahara Sand   WW1 Alaskan White 
ZZ1 Tuscan Bronze Poly 

 Option Codes 
311 A/C + heater: $ 510    313 A/C + heater (need 309): $ 408 
324 Power Antenna $ 25.90    383 Remote control rear view mirror (left) 
422 Golden Tone Radio $ 99.80    423 Golden Touch Tone radio $ 124 
427 same with rear speaker $ 117    428 same with rear speaker $ 141 
375 Automatic beam changer $ 44    379 Sure Grip differential $ 52 
339 Defogger (HT only) $ 21    441 Solex glass $ 43 
442 Solex glass + Rear window - upper portion shaded, (2 dr H/T) $ 31    315 Custom Conditionaire heater $ 102 
 400 hp engine (manual trans. required) 
293 Swivel seats 6 ways $ 101.90    298 vacuum doors locking system $36.60 
306 Custom accessory group: heater, Golden Touch radio with rear speaker, electric antenna and defogger: $ 303    301 Accessory package A : door edge protectors, vanity mirror and license plate frames $ 10.50 



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