1956 Imperial Sedan specifications

1956 Imperial Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type5/6 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3378 mm 133 inches
Track/tread (front) 1557 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1534 mm 60.4 inches
Length 5832 mm 229.6 inches
Width 2002 mm 78.8 inches
Height 1562 mm 61.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 79.6 litres 17.5 [21] 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 5.8 litre
5793 cc
(353.511 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 100 × 92.2 mm
3.94 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
284 PS (280 bhp) (209 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
515 Nm (380 ft·lb) (52.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
36 kW/litre
49 ps/litre
48.3 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
88.9 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Carter WCFB 23145 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1117.2 kPa (162 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 724.13 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
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 8.20 x 15
Tyres rear 8.20 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 2 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.54
general
Carfolio.com ID644776
Production total
Model code
Model family C73
RAC rating 49.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1956 Imperial Sedan added 2020-02-25.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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