1966 - 300
Year Body/Style Number Model Number VIN cid bhp/rpm Torque Lifters Heads
1965 C42/2 dr HT cpt-5P AC2-P C453 413 360/4800 470/2800 Hydr. Wedge
1965 C42/2 dr Conv Cpt-5P AC2-P C453 413 360/4800 470/2800 Hydr. Wedge
CR Induction Axle Ratio WB in. Wt lbs bhp/ci lbs/bhp Price Production
10.0:1 1-4 bbl 3.23:1 124 4251 .871 11.8 $4225 2405
10.0:1 1-4 bbl 3.23:1 124 4716 .871 11.8 $4155 440
Year Body/Style Number Body Type/Seating Model No. Price Wt Lbs Production
1966 CM23 2-Dr Ht Cpe - 5 P BC2-M $4005 3940 24,103
1966 CM43 4-Dr Ht Sedan - 5P BC2-M $4081 4000 20,642
1966 CM27 2-Dr Conv Cpe - 5P BC2-M $4358 4015 2,500
1966 CM41 4-Dr Sedan - 6P BC2-M N/A N/A 2,353
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300 SERIES - (V-8) - The second facelift of the design introduced in 1965 was limited to trim alterations, plus minor changes to the front and rear facades. The glass covered headlamps and the cross bar grille motif were dropped in favor of a more contemporary look. Two decorative trim pieces were added to each front fender, behind the wheelhouse opening, as a styling flair. Bucket seats were standard on this model. The 300 offered an optional engine for the performance enthusiast.

300 SERIES I.D. NUMBERS: Serial Numbers and Engine Numbers were located in the usual positions. 300 Serial Numbers were assigned in a similar fashion to the Newport series except that the prefix was 'CM' rather than 'CL'. CM23J66-100001 and up would identify a 1966 Chrysler 300 two-door hardtop with the 440 cubic inch engine built in Delaware.

NOTE: Style CM41 was, evidently, built for the Canadian market and was called a Saratoga.

300 SERIES ENGINE
V-8. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Displacement: 383 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.25 x 3.375 inches. Compression ratio: 10.1:1. Brake horsepower: 325 at 4800 R.P.M. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetor: Carter Type AFB four-barrel Model 4130S.