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1949 Chrysler Imperial Series C46
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,665.00
No. Produced 50
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,300lbs
Wheelbase 131.5 inches
Length 210 inches
Width
Height
Front Tread 56.75 inches
Rear Tread 58 9/32 inches
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 7.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 135@3200
Rated Horsepower 33.8
Torque 270@1600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C46-1001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Make Carter
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.91 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency External on the transmission
Size 7 inches
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tubular and fin
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 21 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 7107801
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

Comparative Dimensions Chrysler C45 C46 C47 (1949)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Preview of C45 C46 C47 (1949)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Ensign Blue
Pepper Red
Gulf Green
Noel Green
Thunder Gray
Silver
Scotch Green
Navajo Brown
Mist Blue
Dust Gray
Burmese Brown
Pearl Tan
Ocean Blue
Burgandy Maroon
Fog Green
Pagoda Cream
Standard/Optional Equipment
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