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Chrysler Custom Imperial

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.80 mm × 92.10 mm 3.81 in × 3.63 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.4 litre 5422 cc (330.871 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 238.3 PS (235.0 bhp) (175.2 kW) @ 4400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 118.99 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 448.0 Nm (330 ft·lb) (45.7 kgm) @ 2600 rpm
bmep 1038.3 kPa (150.6 psi)
Specific torque 82.63 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 677.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3391 mm
wheelbase 133.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5709 mm
Length (inches) 224.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1975 mm
Width (inches) 77.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1641 mm
Height (inches) 64.6 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 191 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1975 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4354 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 2A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 46.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Chrysler Custom Imperial PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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