Chrysler Centura KB/KC Technical Specifications |
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- 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:
- 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
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- 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
- 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:
- 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"
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Chrysler Centura KB/KC Body Codes |
Body
Code |
Body
Style |
Model |
Engine |
Speeds |
Transmission |
KB-1-M-41 |
Sedan |
XL 215 |
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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 |
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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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