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| 1956 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Series C73 | ||
| Southampton | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,747.00 | |
| No. Produced | 1,543 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Imperial | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,580lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 133 inches | |
| Length | 229.6 inches | |
| Width | 78.8 inches | |
| Height | 63.1 inches | |
| Front Tread | 61.3 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 60.4 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 353.13 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 15/16 & 3 5/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 280@4600 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 49.61 | |
| Torque | 380@2800 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | CE56-1001 to CE56-11750 | |
| Engine No. Location | Top front end of block behind water pump. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Powerflite automatic | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Not applicable | |
| 2nd | Not applicable | |
| 3rd | Not applicable | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Not applicable |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.54 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Integral power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal pump with thermostat | ||
| Radiator | Fin and tube | ||
| Fuel Type | Premium | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 8.2 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 21 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 11 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 25 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 3.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 1001 to 11715 | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on left front door hinge pillar post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| 1956 Chrysler Data Book | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age November 1948 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age April 1956 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Enamel | |
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Geranium Red | ||
| Surf Green Metallic | ||
| Stardust Blue | ||
| Mint Green | ||
| Turquoise | ||
| Glacier Blue | ||
| Satin Gray | ||
| Sand Dune Beige | ||
| Cloud White | ||
| Nugget Gold Metallic | ||
| Hunter Green Metallic | ||
| Crown Green Metallic | ||
| Crown Maroon Metallic | ||
| Desert Rose | ||
| Rosewood Tan | ||
| Mediterranean Blue Metallic | ||
| Crown Blue Metallic | ||
| West Point Gray Metallic | ||
| Regimental Red | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||