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| 1958 Chrysler 300D Series LC3-S | ||
| Convertible Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $5,140.00 | |
| No. Produced | 191 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,475lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 126 inches | |
| Length | 220.2 inches | |
| Width | 79.6 inches | |
| Height | 56.3 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61.2 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8 Hemi | |
| Displacement | 392.7 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 & 3 29/32 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 10.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 380@5200 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 51.2 | |
| Torque | 435@3600 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Top front end of block behind water pump. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Torqueflite automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.31 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & three tooth roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the drive shaft | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Dual | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Cellular tubular or fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 9 x 14 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 23 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 21 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 24 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Milestone Car | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | LC4-1001 to LC4-1810 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1958 Chrysler Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1958 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Ermine | ||
| Champagne Gold | ||
| Shell Pink | ||
| Stardust Blue | ||
| Midnight Blue | ||
| Matador Red | ||
| Air Force Blue Metallic | ||
| Bamboo Yellow | ||
| Spring Green | ||
| Mandarine Jade Metallic | ||
| Aztec Turquoise | ||
| Ballet Blue | ||
| Winchester Gray Metallic | ||
| Cypress Green Metallic | ||
| Spruce Metallic | ||
| Satin Gray | ||
| Mesa Tan | ||
| Sandalwood Metallic | ||
| Garnet Maroon Metallic | ||
| Bimini Blue | ||
| Frosty Tan Metallic | ||
| Tahitian Coral | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Conventional manual transmission | Opt | |