Chrysler Centura KB/KC Technical Specifications

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Chrysler Centura KB/KC Technical Specifications


Chrysler Centura
  • Years of Manufacture: 1975 - 1977
  • Number Built: n/a
  • Price at Introduction: n/a
  • Models:
    • KB XL Sedan
    • KB GL Sedan
    • KC GL Sedan
    • KC GLX Sedan
  • Date(s) of Introduction:
    • 1975
  • To Identify:
    • Twin Headlamps, inset with vertical slats on grille
  • Body:
    • Unitary construction (Monocoque)
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length:
      • KB XL & KC GL: 180.5 inches (4585 mm)
      • KB GL & KC GLX: 182.0inches (4623 mm)
      • Note: Extra length attributed to bumper overriders on upmarket models
    • Total width: 68.0 inches (4623 mm)
    • Height at kerb weight: 56.3 inches (1430 mm)
    • Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667 mm)
    • Front Track: 55.1 inches (1400 mm)
    • Rear Track: 55.0 inches (1397 mm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • KB XL: 2680 lb (1215.6 kg)
    • KB GL: 2700 lb (1224.7 kg)
    • KC GL: 2721 lb (1234.2 kg)
    • KC GLX: 2757 lb (1250.6 kg)
  • Instruments:
    • Speedometer
    • Petrol gauge
    • Temperature gauge
    • Alternator gauge
    • Oil warning lamp
    • GL/GLX: Analogue clock
  • Transmission:
    • 3 Speed Manual
      • 1st: 2.95:1
      • 2nd: 1.69:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.67:1
    • 4 Speed Manual
      • 1st: 3.32:1
      • 2nd: 2.00:1
      • 3rd: 1.43:1
      • 4th: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 3.00:1
    • 3 Speed Automatic (BW35)
      • 1st: 2.39:1
      • 2nd: 1.45:1
      • 3rd: 1.00:1
      • Reverse: 2.09:1
  • Clutch:
    • 9 1/4" Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type spring driven
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • All models except KB fitted with 215: 2.92:1
    • KB 215: 3.23:1
  • Engine/Transmission Combinations:
    • KB: 3 or optional 4 Speed manual or 3 speed automatic transmission
      • Note: If the 4 speed D20 gearbox was optioned, the body code remained the same as for a 3 speed manual
    • KC: 4 Speed manual or 3 speed automatic transmission
  • KB - Hemi 215 engine:
    • Capacity: 215 cubic inches (3.5 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright, "Hemi" head
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Carter downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.52 x 3.68 inches (89.408 x 93.472 mm)
    • Power: 140 bhp (104 kW) at 4400rpm
    • Torque: 200 lb-ft (271 Nm) at 1800rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
    • Valve Timing
      • Intake
        • opens: 12° BTC
        • closes: 56° ABC
        • duration: 248°
      • Exhaust
        • opens: 54° BBC
        • closes: 10° ATC
        • duration: 244°
    • Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
    • Radiator Capacity: 24 pints
    • Oil Pan
      • Without filter: 6.6 pints
      • With filter: 8.3 pints
  • KB - Hemi 245 engine:
    • Capacity: 245 cubic inches (4.0 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright, "Hemi" head
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Carter downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.76 x 3.68 inches (95.504 x 93.472 mm)
    • Power: 165 bhp (123 kW) at 4400 rpm
    • Torque: 235 lb-ft (319 Nm) at 1800 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
    • Valve Timing
      • Intake
        • opens: 12° BTC
        • closes: 56° ABC
        • duration: 248°
      • Exhaust
        • opens: 54° BBC
        • closes: 10° ATC
        • duration: 244°
    • Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
    • Radiator Capacity: 24 pints
    • Oil Pan
      • Without filter: 6.6 pints
      • With filter: 8.3 pints
  • KC - Hemi 245 LC and HC engines
    • Capacity: 245 cubic inches (4.0 litres)
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, upright, "Hemi" head
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Carter downdraft type carburettor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.76 x 3.68 inches (95.504 x 93.472 mm)
    • Power: n/a
    • Torque: n/a
    • Compression Ratio
      • LC: 7.6:1
      • HC: 9.0:1
    • Valve Timing
      • Intake
        • opens: 24° BTC
        • closes: 52° ABC
        • duration: 256°
      • Exhaust
        • opens: 57° BBC
        • closes: 15° ATC
        • duration: 252°
    • Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
    • Radiator Capacity: 24 pints
    • Oil Pan
      • Without filter: 6.6 pints
      • With filter: 8.3 pints
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance type muffler
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent McPherson Strut with coils and shocks, plus (much needed) anti sway bar
    • Rear: Live axle with coil springs, shocks and Panhard rod, anti sway bar
  • Steering:
    • Rack and pinion, ratio 22.9:1
    • Turning circle: 36 feet (10.97 metres)
  • Brakes:
    • Tandem/divided master cylinder
    • Front: 11 inch ventilated disc with single piston, sliding head calliper
    • Rear: 9 inch x 2" (228.6 mm) drums, with variable hydraulic pressure limiting valve
    • Booster: Girling FD50 standard all models
  • Wheels:
    • Steel disc wheels with safety rims 14" x 5.5"
    • KB Optional Styled Wheels 14" x 6.0"
    • KC Optional Alloy wheels 14" x 6.0"
Chrysler Centura KB/KC Body Codes
Body Code
Body Style
Model
Engine
Speeds
Transmission
KB-1-M-41
Sedan
XL 215
Hemi 215
3
Manual
KB-2-M-41
Sedan
XL 215
Hemi 215
3
Automatic
KB-3-M-41
Sedan
XL 245
Hemi 245
3
Manual
KB-4-M-41
Sedan
XL 245
Hemi 245
3
Automatic
KB-1-H-41
Sedan
GL 215
Hemi 215
3
Manual
KB-2-H-41
SedaN
GL 215
Hemi 215
3
Automatic
KB-3-H-41
Sedan
GL 245
Hemi 245
3
Manual
KB-4-H-41
Sedan
GL 245
Hemi 245
3
Automatic
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KC-1-H-41
Sedan
GL 245 LC
Hemi 245
4
Manual
KC-2-H-41
Sedan
GL 245 LC
Hemi 245
3
Automatic
KC-3-H-41
Sedan
GL 245 HC
Hemi 245
4
Manual
KC-4-H-41
Sedan
GL 245 HC
Hemi 245
3
AutomaticAutomatic
KC-3-P-41
Sedan
GLX 245 HC
Hemi 245
4
Manual
KC-4-P-41
Sedan
GLX 245 HC
Hemi 245
3
Automatic
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