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History Of the Chrysler Three Hundred Series - 1956

1956 Chrysler 300B Hardtop

The successor to the original three hundred, the 1956 model saw more horsepower more gear boxes and more success at Daytona beach with a new flying mile record, 139.373 miles per hour.

Letter Series - Chrysler 300B
Body Style 
Specifications 
Production 
List Price 
2-door hardtop 
V-8, 354cid, hemi-head, twin 4bbl carbs, 340bhp @ 5,200rpm, 385ft/lbs @ 3,400rpm, 2-speed auto, 3-speed auto * or 3-speed manual, 4,360lbs

V-8, 354cid, hemi-head, twin 4bbl carbs, 355bhp @ 5,200rpm, 385ft/lbs @ 3,400rpm, 2-speed auto, 3-speed auto * or 3-speed manual, 4,360lbs

* 3-speed torqueflite available late in model year
1,102
from $4,242

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