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Chrysler Imperial

(1939 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChryslerIssued from1939
ModelImperialIssued until
SerieImperialNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerChrysler LLCCountryUS,AU,ES,FR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5258 mm / 207.0 in / 207.0 inTotal (curb) weight
WidthDry weight
HeightLoad capacity
Wheelbase3175 mm / 125.0 in / 125.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance219 mm / 8.6 in / 8.6 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.5 UK gal / 21.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.66  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChryslerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke123.8 mm / 4.87 in / 4.87 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.67
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5301 cm3 / 323.5 cu in / 323.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity662.63 cm3/cylinder / 40.436 cu in/cylinder / 40.436 cu in/cylinder
Cam Designside valves (flathead, L-block, L-head)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power96.9 kW / 131.7 hp / 131.7 hp at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque at
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output95.6 kW / 130.0 bhp / 130.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output24.5 kW/l / 0.546 bhp/cu in / 0.546 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque

Transmission

Transmission typeWilson pre-selectorNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.72
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.3

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear

Technical specifications and performance data of Chrysler Imperial

 
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