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

[Ray Jones <hurst300@xxxx>]

These speed runs were a yearly thing at Daytona, and were sanctionewd by AAA
and inspected by them also. I have no details, but was just getting into
cars in 1955....my God, nearly 50 years ago!

Ray Jones

> From: <fabe7445@xxxx>
> Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 16:33:41 -0500
> To: "Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxx>,"Chrysler 300 list service"
> <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] How did the 300 B turn 139 MPH at Daytona
> 
> 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
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> How close to stock were the Kiekhaefer autos.
>> 
>> 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.
>> 
>> Are there any videos available on these cars and their racing
>> activities(Grand National and Daytona).
>> 
>> Are any of the original cars still around?
>> 
>> 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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