1970 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The non-letter 300 carried Chrysler's performance-luxury heritage for 1970 with the available 440 TNT V8; among the final years for the nameplate. 1970 was the final year for Chrysler's full-size convertible.
Confidence
95%
CM27T0C180741
440 CID 4-bbl (350 HP)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chrysler 300
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | M | Medium |
| Body Style Code | 27 | Convertible |
| Engine CID Code | T | 440 CID 4-bbl |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 180741 | Unit #180741 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
Model300
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine440 CID 4-bbl (350 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement440 CID
Horsepower350 HP
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Specifications
Dimensions
Production1077
Weight4225
Wheelbase123.5
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread62.1
Width79.1
Length224.7
Height55.3
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission19
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.76
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeH78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingWater pump, 15.5 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and spacer
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power vent windows, Power windows, Power seats, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power antenna, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Power brakes
Colors
Exterior ColorsAntique Ivory, Bahama Blue Metallic, Burgundy, Citron Gold Metallic, Crimson, Dark Emerald Metallic, Deep Bronze Metallic, Formal Black, Jade Green Metallic, Jubilee Blue Metallic, Lime Green Metallic, Mystic Gold Metallic, Platinum Metallic, Sandalwood, Satin Tan Metallic, Spinnaker White, Teal Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$4580.00
Body
Doors2
Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.