Chrysler Imperial 1940 - 1948, Sedan, Coupe
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Basic Information
Brand
Chrysler
Model
Imperial
Production Start
1940
Production End
1948
Characteristics Chrysler Imperial 5 generation
Bodywork
Body type
Sedan
Height
1700 mm
Length
5728 mm
Number of seater
8
Wheelbase
3696 mm
Width
1700 mm
Clearance
130 mm
Curb weight
2316 kg
Full weight
2406 kg
Engine
Boost type
none
Capacity
5301 cm3
Compression ratio
6.7
Cylinder bore
82.6 mm
Cylinder layout
inline
Engine code
323.5
Engine placement
Front, longitudinal
Engine power
137 hp
Engine type
Gasoline
Injection type
carburetor
Max power (kW)
101 kW
Max power at RPM
3400 RPM
Number of cylinders
8
Stroke cycle
123.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Maximum torque
353 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque
1600 RPM
Timing belt
OHV
Gearbox and handling
Drive wheels
Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gear
4
Operating characteristics
Fuel tank capacity
76 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
13.6 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km
28.0 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km
16.2 l
Max speed
186 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km
22.6 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakes
drum
Front suspension
Dependent, spring
Rear brakes
drum
Back suspension
Dependent, spring
General information
Country
USA
Number of doors
4
Steering wheel position
Left
Car class
S
Available engines
2
engines
5
modifications
Petrol
5 variants5.3 L, 137 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
323.5
Body: Sedan
5.3 MT (137 hp)
1940 – 1948
5.3 L, 139 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
323.5
Body: Sedan
5.3 MT (139 hp)
1940 – 1948
5.3 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
323.5
Body: Sedan
5.3 MT (145 hp)
1940 – 1948
7.2 L, 215 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
440
Body: Coupe-Hardtop
7.2 AT (215 hp)
1974 – 1975
7.2 L, 230 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Engine:
440
Body: Coupe-Hardtop
7.2 AT (230 hp)
1974 – 1975