The Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan is a 4 door convertible/cabriolet style car with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels.
The Imperial Convertible Sedan forms part of Chrysler's C-14 model range.
Powering the Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan is a side valve, 4.5 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 115 bhp (117 PS/86 kW) at 3600 rpm and 298 N·m (220 lb·ft/30.4 kgm) at 1600 rpm respectively.
A 3 speed manual with overdrive transmission transmits the power to the driven wheels.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 5/6 seater convertible/cabriolet | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 3073 mm | 121 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | |||
| Track/tread (rear) | |||
| Length | 5188 mm | 204.3 inches | |
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| Height | |||
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Kerb weight | |||
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 60.6 litres | 13.3 [16] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Chrysler | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 8 | ||
| Capacity | 4.5 litre 4487 cc (273.814 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 82.55 × 104.8 mm
3.25 × 4.13 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Valve gear | side valve (SV)
2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW) at 3600 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) at 1600 rpm |
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| Specific output | 19.1 kW/litre 26 ps/litre 25.6 bhp/litre 0.42 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
66.41 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | aluminum head; cast iron block | ||
| Lubrication | wet sumped | ||
| compression ratio | 7.4:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 1 Stromberg EE-22 carburettor | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 834.6 kPa (121 psi) | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | 6 | ||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 560.88 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 | ||
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| turns lock-to-lock | |||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 6.50 x 16 | ||
| Tyres rear | 6.50 x 16 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
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| Gearbox | 3 speed manual | ||
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| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 429858 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| Model family | C-14 | ||
| RAC rating | 33.8 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1937 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan added 2015-08-26. Last modified 2020-02-02. |
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