(1955 model)
| Marque (make) | Chrysler | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Custom Imperial | Issued until | |
| Serie | Custom | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Chrysler LLC | Country | US,AU,ES,FR |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5709 mm / 224.8 in / 224.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1975 kg / 4354 lb / 4354 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1975 mm / 77.8 in / 77.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1641 mm / 64.6 in / 64.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 3391 mm / 133.5 in / 133.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 191 mm / 7.5 in / 7.5 in | Fuel capacity | 73 l / 16.0 UK gal / 19.2 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Chrysler | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 96.8 mm / 3.81 in / 3.81 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.1 mm / 3.63 in / 3.63 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | 1 Ca carb | Engine displacement | 5422 cm3 / 330.9 cu in / 330.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 677.75 cm3/cylinder / 41.359 cu in/cylinder / 41.359 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 7.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 175.2 kW / 238.2 hp / 238.2 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 448.0 Nm / 330.4 lbft / 330.4 lbft at 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm / 2600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 172.8 kW / 234.9 bhp / 234.9 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 43.3 kW/l / 0.965 bhp/cu in / 0.965 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 82.63 Nm/l / 0.723 lbft/cu in / 0.723 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.54 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 118.99 kW/ton / 161.78 bhp/ton / 161.78 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chrysler Custom Imperial
