April 28, 2011 – 12:41 pm
Manufacturer : Chrysler
Productions : 1957
Engine : V8, 392 in³ (6.4 L) and 375 hp (280 kW)
Source : netcarshow.com
The 300 “letter series” cars were the vehicles that really rekindled interest in performance among major American manufacturers after World War II, and thus can be considered the muscle car’s ancestors, though much more expensive and exclusive.
Chrysler has recently started using these designations again for sporting near-luxury sedans, using 300M from 1999, and continuing the 300 series with a new V8-powered 300C, the top model of a relaunched Chrysler 300 line, a completely new rear wheel drive car launched in 2004 for the 2005 model year. This is disliked by some fans of old Chryslers who do not approve of the reuse of a 300 letter series designation. Unlike the first series, the second does not have 300 hp engines, except for today’s top-line 300C.
The 1957 300C is generally considered the classic year of the 300 “letter series”. New styling was brought in, with a yawning wide front grille and fins; the Hemi engine was upgraded to 392 in³ (6.4 L) and 375 hp (280 kW), or as a very limited edition 390 hp (290 kW) version (18 built). A convertible model was available for the first time. The car had a number of red, white and blue ’300C’ medallions on the sides, hood, trunk and interior. 1,767 coupes and 484 convertibles were built.
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January 22, 2011 – 10:42 am
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Chrysler Imperial Crown – 1954 |
Specifications :
Manufacturer : Chrysler
Production : 1954
Type : Limousine
Engine : 5.422cc V8, 182,5 PS, Torsion 423 Nm (43,1kgm),Transmision : Powerflite.
This is the first President of Indonesia car. It was given by Mr.Bros Tito, President of Yugoslavia in 1955.
Photo Credit : imperialclub.com and Carlos Lessy
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Chrysler Imperial Crown – 1954 |
January 21, 2011 – 10:39 pm
Vespa Super Cruisaire 125 - 1957
Vespa Super Cruisaire 125 – 1957 Specification :
Manufacturer : Piaggio
Produuction : 1957
Engine : 2 stroke
Photo Credit : theworldofmotorcycles.com
Manufacturer : Aston Martin
Productions : 1957
Engine : dohc I-6, 2922 cc, 162 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Transmission : 4-speed manual
Source : netcarshow.com
Aston Martin DB Mark III was launched at the Geneva Show in March 1957 and was available only for export until it was shown at the London Motor Show in October that same year. Aston Martin DB Mark III was the final development of the cars based on Claude Hill’s chassis and the Lagonda six-cylinder twin overhead camshaft engine. It remained in production for circa nine months after the Aston Martin DB4 was introduced. Some 310 cars were exported to the USA.
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Chevrolet NASCAR Black Widow 1957 specifications :
Manufacturer : Chevrolet
Productions : 1957
Engine : fuel-injected, 283-cubic-inch, 283-horsepower small-block Chevy engine, three-speed manual transmission, six-lug wheels, 20-gallon gas tank and no radio, cigarette lighter or arm rests.
Source : Autoblog
October 20, 2010 – 4:41 pm
Dodge Challenger 340 - 1973
Dodge Challenger 340 Specifications :
Manufacturer : Chrysler
Productions : 1970-1974
Body style : 2-door hardtop
Engine : 5.6 L, LA V8 360
Transmission : 4-speed manual
Wheelbase : 110.0 in (2794 mm)
Length : 191.3 in (4859 mm)
Width : 76.1 in (1933 mm)
Height : 50.9 in (1293 mm)
Dodge Challenger 340 - 1973
photo source : carsbase.com
Manufacturer : Bentley
Productions : 1956-1959
Engine : 4.9 L (4887 cc/298 in³) straight-6
Transmission : 4-speed automatic transmission was standard, with a 4-speed manual available as an option
Source : netcarshow.com
The Bentley S1 was a luxury car produced by Bentley Motors Limited from 1956 through 1959. It marked Bentley parent, Rolls-Royce, reducing the differences between their Bentley and Roll-Royce models, with the S1 differing only in its radiator design and badging from the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I.
The models shared the 4.9 L (4887 cc/298 in³) straight-6 engine, with this being the last vehicle to use this engine. The bore was 95.25 mm (3.7 in) and the stroke was 114.3 mm (4.5 in). Twin SU carburetors were fitted, with upgraded models from 1957. A 4-speed automatic transmission was standard, with a 4-speed manual available as an option. Two wheelbases were produced: 123 in (3124 mm) and, from 1957, 127 in (3226 mm).
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January 3, 2011 – 12:19 pm