The 1979 Cordoba 300's white paint and 300-style grille looked like a trim package -- but Chrysler insisted on marketing it as its own standalone model, never as a "Cordoba 300."
Median 125 hp across 56 similar cars
Lead trim: Cordoba "300" 360 four-barrel V8
Chrysler Cordoba "300"CORDOBA-300 · 1979–1979
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FactThe 1979 Cordoba 300's white paint and 300-style grille looked like a trim package -- but Chrysler insisted on marketing it as its own standalone model, never as a "Cordoba 300."
For 1979 a $2,040 "300" option package was offered on the Cordoba, featuring an all-white exterior, a "Chrysler 300"-style grille and a four-barrel 360 V8 engine; the Chrysler 300 was advertised and marketed as a separate model, not as a "Cordoba 300". A Canada-only red variant also existed, and Consumer Guide wrote in 2007 that "the '79 could become a minor collectible in the distant future". Wheelbase 115 in (2,921 mm).
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordoba "300" 360 four-barrel V8 | 1979–1979 | 5.9 L V8 | 195 hp | 280 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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