1955 Imperial Newport specifications

1955 Imperial Newport data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3302 mm 130 inches
Track/tread (front) 1549 mm 61 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Length 5664 mm 223 inches
Width 2009 mm 79.1 inches
Height 1554 mm 61.2 inches
Ground clearance 157 mm 6.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 2037 kg 4491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 75.8 litres 16.7 [20] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 5.4 litre
5428 cc
(331.237 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96.8 × 92.2 mm
3.81 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
461 Nm (340 ft·lb) (47 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
34.3 kW/litre
46.7 ps/litre
46.1 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
84.93 Nm/litre
1.03 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ca WCFB-2126S carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1067.3 kPa (154.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 678.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
124.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
91.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
122.73 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.93 kg/kW
18.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 13.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 6L x 15
Wheel size rear 6L x 15
Tyres front 8.20 x 15
Tyres rear 8.20 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 305 mm
Rear brake diameter 305 mm
Braked area 1297 cm2
Gearbox 2 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID112024
Production total 3418
Model code C69
RAC rating 46.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1955 Imperial Newport added 2003-07-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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