The Crown Imperial Limousine is a rear wheel drive limousine road car with a front located engine, sold by Chrysler.
The Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine belongs to the C-40 model family from Chrysler.
Its 5.3 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 8 cylinder that develops 135 bhp (137 PS/101 kW) of power at 3400 rpm.
The engine powers the wheels compliments of a 4 speed semi-automatic gearbox.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 6/7 seater limousine | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 3696 mm | 145.5 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1473 mm | 58 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1575 mm | 62 inches | |
| Length | 5963 mm | 234.8 inches | |
| Width | 1975 mm | 77.8 inches | |
| Height | |||
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.61 | ||
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| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 75.8 litres | 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal. | |
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Chrysler | ||
| Engine code | Spitfire High Compression | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 8 | ||
| Capacity | 5.3 litre 5301 cc (323.487 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 82.55 × 123.8 mm
3.25 × 4.87 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.67 | ||
| Valve gear | side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 137 PS (135 bhp) (101 kW) at 3400 rpm |
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| maximum torque | |||
| Specific output | 19 kW/litre 25.8 ps/litre 25.5 bhp/litre 0.42 bhp/cu in |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 6.7:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Carter carburettor | ||
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| Maximum RPM | |||
| crankshaft bearings | 5 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 662.63 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
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| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
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| chassis | |||
| Engine position | front | ||
| Engine layout | longitudinal | ||
| Drive wheels | rear wheel drive | ||
| Torque split | N/A | ||
| Steering | |||
| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | 6.50 x 15 | ||
| Wheel size rear | 6.50 x 15 | ||
| Tyres front | 8.90 x 15 | ||
| Tyres rear | 8.90 x 15 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 305 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed semi-automatic | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.58 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 428868 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | C-40 | ||
| RAC rating | 33.8 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1946 Chrysler Crown Imperial Limousine added 2015-08-02. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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