1959 300E
| Production | 1959 647 produced |
|---|---|
| Body style | 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible |
| Engine | 413 cu in (6.8 L) V8 |
| Wheelbase | 126 in (3,200 mm) |
| Length | 220.9 in (5,611 mm) |
1959 saw the Hemi engines replaced by Chrysler's new Golden Lion wedge-head V8 at 413 cu in (6.8 L) displacement(which Chrysler called "lion-hearted"). Power output remained about the same at 380 hp (280 kW). The loss of the Hemi and the late-1950s recession meant sales of 522 coupes and 125 convertibles. Power swivel seats were standard.
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