Specifications

 

Specifications for the 1962  Chrysler 300H

 

Engine Specifications Transmission, etc.
Dimensions

V8 Wedge 413 CI 
Bore, stroke: 4.18 x 3.75 in.
Compression ratio: 10.1 / 1 with mechanical  lifters
Horsepower: 380 hp at 5000 rpm
Torque: 450 ft. lb. at 2800 rpm
2 x 4 bbl Carter AFB  Model 3258S Cast iron intake manifold, in line

Camshaft  268° intake, 268° exhaust, 48° overlap 

Dual exhaust standard
Option: 405 hp  ram induction,  with 
Camshaft  284° intake, 284° exhaust, 55° overlap 
Automatic Torqueflite transmission with 3 speeds, gears selection with push-buttons.
Ratios: 1: 2.45 ; 2: 1.45 ; Drive: 1.0

Hypoid drive 2.93 or 3.23
"Constant Control" power steering 
Power brakes: 4 drums of 12 - 12.5-in. diameter.
Unitized body
Length 214.9 in.
Wheelbase: 122 in.
Electrical system: 12 V
Rear springs: 7 semi elliptical leaves
Front springs: Torsion bar
Std. wheels 15 x 6 K
Tires: 7.60 x 15 Goodyear Nylon Blue Streak
Fuel tank: 23 gallons.
Weight  4050 - 4105 lbs
Tread front / rear  61.1  -  60.0
Width  74.9 Height  55.5 ht,  55.7 convert

Factory Colors
Options
Production



A/C $510 single  $710 dual,  power antenna $26, Golden Tone Radio $93, Golden Touch Radio $102, Sure Grip $52, Auto Pilot $86, Custom Conditionaire Heater $102, Vacuum door locks $26, Electric door locks $56, Rear defogger $21,  Solex Glass $42, Shaded rear window $74, Rear speaker $18, Variable wipers $6


TOTAL Production: 

2 door H/T: 435 
2 door convertible: 123 
Survivors: 211 cars: 167 H/T, 44 conv. Includes 6 junked, all H/T

Serial numbers begin with 8423

Colors  

Festival Red,  Oyster White,  Formal Black, Caramel

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