Re: [Chrysler300] How did the 300 B turn 139 MPH at Daytona

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 Roger,

To quote the only ad ever put out by Chrysler for the B:
"The 1956 Chrysler 300-B already 1956 "flying mile" and
NASCAR Grand National Champion !"

The successor to the undisputed stock car champion of 1955-
winner of both AAA and NASCAR championships-is off to a
flying start.

This exciting new Chrysler won the "flying mile" at Daytona
Beach, averaging 139.373 mph. Also winner of the 1956 NASCAR 
Grand National Stock Car Race.

Yes, this is Americas most powerful car-the new 300-B-
powered by a 340-hp. modified Firepower V-8 engine. Here is
a car with all the rakish glamour of a sports car...plus
full sedan roominess everywhere and plenty of luxurious
comfort.

And even though you're probably not looking to win races at
140 mph, the introduction of the 300-B is good news. For it
points up the eager, surging responce that is yours in every
Chrysler-including the Windsor V-8.

See the exciting Chrysler 300-B-now on display."

On the left side of the ad was the engine description:

LOOK AT THE BRAWN OF IT-

America's most poerful stock car-horsepower: 340 @ 5200 rpm.
Torque: 385 @ 3200 to 3500 rpm. Compression ratio 9.0 to 1.
Two 4-barrel carburetors, full race camshaft, mechanical
valve lifters, adjustable valve rockers, heavy duty crankshaft 
bearings, hardened crankshaft, exhaust valve seat inserts.
Special suspension for maximum cornering and road hugging
performance. Power-Flite automatic or mechanical transmission.
Power brakes...dual exhaust system...Wheelbase: 126 In...
Overall length: 222.7 in. ...Heigth: 59.4 in.

SEE YOUR CHRYSLER AND IMPERIAL DEALER

Jim Faber
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> From: "Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxx>
> Date: 2003/11/21 Fri PM 02:16:57 EST
> To: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Chrysler300] How did the 300 B turn 139 MPH at Daytona
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> Does anyone have knowledge on what was done to the several 300 B's that ran at Daytona in 1956 that ran up to 139 mph.
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> How close to stock were they. Somehow I have a tough time believing that running on sand with the aerodynamics of a sail turning upward of 140 mph with a stock motor would be doable. 
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> How close to stock were the Kiekhaefer autos. 
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> I have never seen any information on what were done to these cars, what rear axle ratios they ran, transmissions, engine mods, body, frame and suspension changes, how fast would they run on the straight-aways etc. etc.
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> Are there any videos available on these cars and their racing activities(Grand National and Daytona).
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> Are any of the original cars still around?
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> Sounds like would be an interesting book to have the history of these cars and their exploits. This all applies to 55 C 300's also.
> 
> Roger Schaaf
> 300 B Calif.
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