1956 - 300B

Year	Body/Style No.	Model No.	VIN	cid	bhp/rpm	Torque	lifters	heads
1956	Note 1/2-Dr Spt Cpe-6P	C72-300	3N56	353	340/5200	385/3200	Solid	Hemi
CR	Induction	Axle Ratio	WB in.	Wt lbs	bhp/ci	lbs/bhp	Price	Production
9.0:1	2-4 bbl	3.36:1	126	4,145	.963	12.2	$4,242	1,102

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1956 Chrylser, 300B 2-dr hardtop sport coupe, V-8 (AA)

300B SERIES - (8-CYL) - The 30OB's styling reflected the same unique flavor that the first letter car introduced in 1955. Changes were essentially limited to taillamp alterations, in line with those appearing on other 1956 Chrysiers. The pushbutton control for the Powerflite (later cars had Torqueflite) automatic transmission was positioned to the left side of the dash. Technically a sub-series of the New Yorker, the 300B was available with automatic or standard shift transmissions and two high-performance hemi engines. Leather upholstery was. standard fare.

300B I.D. NUMBERS: Production of letter cars took-place exclusively in Detroit, with numbers ranging from 3N56-1001 to 3N56-2150. Engine numbers were 3NE56-1001 to 3NE56-2174.

Note 1: Code numbers to provide positive identification of body type were not used.

300B ENGINE
V-8. Overhead valves. High-lift camshaft. Extra stiff valve springs. Cast iron block. Displacement: 354 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.94 x 3.36 inches. Brake horsepower: 340 at 5200 R.P.M. (With optional IO: I compression ratio, brake horsepower became 355 at 5200 R.P.M.).

CHASSIS FEATURES: Three speed column mounted transmission standard on the Windsor (available on special order on 300B). Powerflite transmission standard on New Yorker and 300B. Late 30OB's used three-speed Torqueflite transmissions. Wheelbase: (all models) 126 inches. Overall length: (Windsor) 220.5 inches; (New Yorker) 221 inches; (New Yorker Town & Country) 221.2 inches; (Windsor Town & Country) 220.4 inches. Last year for front coil springs combined with rear leaf springs.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: Power steering. Power brakes. Power front seat. Highway Hi-Fi record player. Air Temp air-conditioning. Electric window iifts. Power radio antenna. Hot water heater. Instant gas heater. Solex safety glass. Whitewall tires. Steering wheel mounted clock. Power package on Windsor (included dual exhaust and four-barrel carburetor).