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Chrysler Imperial Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1937–1939) — Fourth Generation

The fourth-generation Chrysler Imperial carried the brand's flagship ambitions across Cabrio, Coupe and Sedan bodies, pairing generous proportions with the relaxed, torque-led driving manners that American luxury buyers of the era expected.

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Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions

A representative Chrysler Imperial engine here is the 5.3-litre gasoline unit seen in the 5.3 MT Cabrio and Coupe, both using a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. That rear-wheel-drive powertrain favours effortless low-speed pulling power over outright revs, so the transmission is rarely worked hard in normal cruising.

Cabrio — Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.5 MTGasoline4487 cm³112 hp82 kW288 N⋅mManualRWD
4.5 MTGasoline4487 cm³117 hp86 kW298 N⋅mManualRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5301 cm³140 hp103 kW359 N⋅mManualRWD

Coupe — Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.5 MTGasoline4487 cm³112 hp82 kW288 N⋅mManualRWD
4.5 MTGasoline4487 cm³117 hp86 kW298 N⋅mManualRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5301 cm³140 hp103 kW359 N⋅mManualRWD

Sedan — Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Chrysler Imperial Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
4.5 MTGasoline4487 cm³112 hp82 kW288 N⋅mManualRWD
4.5 MTGasoline4487 cm³117 hp86 kW298 N⋅mManualRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5301 cm³132 hp97 kWNot providedManualRWD
5.3 MTGasoline5301 cm³140 hp103 kW359 N⋅mManualRWD

Chrysler Imperial Dimensions

Cabrio — Chrysler Imperial Dimensions

Cabrio Chrysler Imperial Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
4.5 MT5188 mm1700 mm1700 mm3073 mm
4.5 MT5188 mm1700 mm1700 mm3073 mm
5.3 MT5188 mm1700 mm1700 mm3073 mm

Coupe — Chrysler Imperial Dimensions

Coupe Chrysler Imperial Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
4.5 MT5188 mm1700 mm1700 mm3073 mm
4.5 MT5188 mm1700 mm1700 mm3073 mm
5.3 MT5188 mm1700 mm1700 mm3073 mm

Sedan — Chrysler Imperial Dimensions

Sedan Chrysler Imperial Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbase
4.5 MT5671 mm1700 mm1700 mm3556 mm
4.5 MT5671 mm1700 mm1700 mm3556 mm
5.3 MT5671 mm1700 mm1700 mm3556 mm
5.3 MT5671 mm1700 mm1700 mm3556 mm