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| 1940 Chrysler Crown Imperial Series C27 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $2,245.00 | |
| No. Produced | 355 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | ||
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 145 1/2 inches | |
| Length | 225 1/2 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own Straight 8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 323.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 137@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | ||
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | ||
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.55 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 7806551 to 78071401 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | |||
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| Additional Information | |||
| The Crown Imperial has fluid drive. Deduct 30 lbs from the weight of models without running boards | |||