CHRYSLER 300 CLUB INTERNATIONAL, INC. 300F 1960 300F Overview Production 964 Coupes 248 Convertibles Body and Chassis Body Style 2-Door Hardtop and 2-Door Convertible Powertrain Engine 413 cu in 375 V8 (Optional 400 HP) Transmission TorqueFlite 3-Sp Auto or Racing 4 sp manual Dimensions Wheelbase 126 in Length 219.6 in Width 79.5 in The bodywork was also redone for 1960, using Chrysler’s new lightweight unibody construction and given sharper-edged styling with outward-tilting fins that were visually separated from sides. The 300F introduced a new, higher power 413 cu in (6.8 L) Wedge engine delivering 375 HP in standard form. A new, and completely unique “Cross Ram” manifold was used, placing the carbs on each side of the engine. The design was to have a “supercharging” effect in the heart of the RPM range. Low range performance was helped with the design, but at the cost of performance over 4,000 RPM. To solve that problem, engineers removed a section of the inner walls to create the 400 HP versions. The “short” rams looked similar to the longer version, but were in effect half the length. At least 8 of these “short ram” cars were built, mostly for Daytona Flying Mile racecars and were called “Grand Turismos”. Six of them captured the first 6 places at the Flying Mile event, with speeds ranging from 140 -145 MPH. A standard 300F placed 7th. The short ram option also included the French made Pont-a-Mousson 4 speed manual transmission, which was made for the Facel Vega, a Chrysler powered French luxury car. Click here to download a PDF made by Dave Schwandt to celebrate the 50th birthday of the 300-F. Included is the press release, specifications, service notes and more.