Common questions

What kind of engine was in a 1955 Chrysler Imperial?

What kind of engine was in a 1955 Chrysler Imperial?

The “FirePower” V8 engine was Chrysler’s first-generation Hemi with a displacement of 331 cu in (5.4 L) and developing 250 brake horsepower (186 kW). Power brakes and power steering were standard, along with Chrysler’s “PowerFlite” automatic transmission. One major option on the 1955 and 1956 Imperials was air conditioning, at a cost of $535.

What kind of engine did the Imperial have in 1960?

The few Ghia-built 1959 Imperial Crown limousines continued to use the 392 cubic-inch Hemi, due to slow production. These cars got the 413 engine for 1960. The design of the 1960–1963 period had elicited some controversy. At that time, Exner was increasingly struggling with the Chrysler president and board.

What kind of suspension did the Chrysler Imperial have?

The Imperial, and all Chrysler-built cars, incorporated “Torsion-Aire” suspension for 1957. This was an indirect-acting, torsion-bar front suspension system that reduced unsprung weight and shifted the car’s center of gravity downward and rearward.

What kind of transmission did the Chrysler Imperial have?

1956 was the year that Chrysler introduced the push button PowerFlite automatic transmission, with the three-speed TorqueFlite becoming available mid-year; Packard also introduced a similar system called the Touchbutton Ultramatic in the Imperial’s competitor, the Packard Caribbean and the Patrician.

Where can I buy a 1964 Chrysler Imperial?

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What kind of engine does a 1960 Chrysler Imperial have?

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What kind of car is a 1959 Chrysler Imperial?

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What’s the VIN on a 1961 Chrysler Imperial?

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