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1940 Chrysler Crown Imperial Series C27
Limousine
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,445.00
No. Produced 210
Body Maker
No. Doors 4
Passengers 8
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 145 1/2 inches
Length 225 1/2 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
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
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers C27-1001 to C27-1875
Engine No. Location
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type
Drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 4.55 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 15
Spare Location
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission
Cooling System 24 Quarts
Rear Differential
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Full Classic
VIN/Serial no. 7806551 to 78071401
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
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Additional Information
The Crown Imperial has fluid drive. Deduct 30 lbs from the weight of models without running boards

The Beautiful Chrysler (1940)Horseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987Detroit 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. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Topics January 8 1940Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Data not yet collected
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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