November Car of the Month - 1961 Chrysler 300 G

When people boasted of Chrysler branded automobiles in the post war years it was usually in reference to the cars' mechanical prowess: smooth and reliable, just as a luxury vehicle should be. Powerful acceleration was a key factor but it was intended to make premium models more roadworthy and not meant for speed contests. This 1961 Model 300 G is based on the Chrysler New Yorker. It is a large luxury vehicle that added a sporty element with performance upgrades that included Chrysler's powerful 413 cubic inch "wedge" engine. This version used the now famous Cross Ram induction system that sported 2 Carter AFB four barrel carburetors. The 30" long aluminum intake runners used resonance principals and their effect on a compression wave of the fuel/air charge to boost performance. The result was an impressive 375 h.p. and a wopping 495 Ib-ft of torque. The 300 G was equipped with Chrysler's pushbutton automatic 727 Torque Flite transmission, a heavy duty sport suspension, four wheel hydraulic power brakes, power windows and power steering.

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