MIKE SAVAGE NEW CANAAN -1957 CHRYSLER 300-C

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On November 29, 1956, Chrysler brought the '57 Chrysler 300-C to market and

billed it as "America's highest-performing auto". It had the choice of a Hemi

engine that sported a horsepower of 375 to 390, much more than most of its peer

autos at the time.

Power as well as Blazing Fast

The '57 Chrysler 300-C was the third variation of auto in Chrysler's 300 collection.

The 1957 Chrysler 300-C, a huge vehicle that sat low to the ground, contained

convenience and deluxe while having superb power and handing. Both of the

prior variations of the Chrysler 300 (the C300 as well as 300B) had actually won

the NASCAR Grand National Stock Car Championships along with the Women's

National Rate Trial Championships in both 1955 and 1956. So, it was not a surprise

when the '57 Chrysler 300-C beat the informal stock car document at the Chelsea

Confirmation Premises with a typical rate of 145.7 miles per hour. It likewise won

the "Traveling Mile" at Daytona with a full throttle of 134 mph. This was attained

with a base V-8 engine which drained 375 horse power at over 5,200 rpm.

Luxury as well as Comfort

The '57 Chrysler 300-C, based upon the New Yorker with lots ofchanges, was developed making use of body-on-frame construction.It had brand-new 14-inch wheels in addition to brand-new dualheadlights which permitted as much as 75 feet a lot more visionwhen driving at night.

The '57 Chrysler 300-C featured a large windscreen, a special grill onthe front, front door air vent home windows, and also a red, whiteand also blue symbol that sported the 300-C logo design. The backhad tail fins to aid stabilize the 300-C at broadband as well as twinback-up lights that were established over big tail lamps. The exteriorshades were all monotone (red, environment-friendly, brownish,white, or black) unless a unique order was made.

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The interior had the very best that Chrysler needed to supply.Tan leather was typical for the inside. The door panels hadsilver appliques as well as both the wheel as well as glovecompartment had "300" medallions. The '57 Chrysler 300-Cadditionally had a Torque Flite automatic transmission whichwas operated by button. The Torque Flite was connected tothe 300-C's basic 392 Hemi V-8 engine. Chrysler's Torque Flitetransmission was an essential for the firm from 1956 with thevery early 1990's, by the way as well as it is claimed to beamong the best and also hassle-free transmissions to haveever before been created.

Various other typical features on the 1957 Chrysler 300-C consisted of:

a clock

air foam seat pillows

backup lights

a cushioned dashboard panels

a chrome license plate framework,

spare tire cover

a handbrake warning

windscreen washers

turn signals

a "Silent Flite" follower drive which restricted the follower rate to2,500 rpm to weaken sound

power brakes

There was optional equipment as well. You might likewise choose theElectro Touch Tuner radio, power aids for guiding, home windows aswell as radio antenna, a six-way power seat, heater and also rear sightmirrors.

Superb Handling

The efficiency enhancements are what truly set the 1957 Chrysler 300-C apart. These enhancements assisted keep it one of the most effectiveand fastest auto in manufacturing at the time in America. Theenhancements additionally made the '57 Chrysler 300-C one of themost effective handling. The suspension included a decreased engine,extensive laboratory testing as well as Chrysler's popular twin paralleltorsion bar suspension. The handling was more helped by the '57 C-300's low center of gravity and the design of the forward section of theback axle. The '57 Chrysler 300-C is a terrific collector car as well as itsimpact is still seen today (take the 2005 300-C which takes it affectfrom the '57 300-C front designing).