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1955 Imperial (Chrysler) Crown Imperial Series C70
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $7,603.00
No. Produced 45
Body Maker Imperial
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight
Wheelbase 149.5 inches
Length 243.6 inches
Width 79.1 inches
Height 64.4 inches
Front Tread 61.7 inches
Rear Tread 60.8 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 250@4600
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 340@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting CE551001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
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
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Hydraulic power
Service Disc
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
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
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.9 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 11 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 1001 to 1172
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Porcelain Green
Skyline Gray
Canyon Tan
Wisteria Blue
Tango Red
Jade Green Metallic
Platinum
Crown Imperial Green
Crown Imperial Blue
Rhapsody Blue Metallic
Shantung Green Metallic
Desert Sand
Nugget Gold Metallic
Navajo Orange
Crown Imperial Maroon
Embassy Gray Metallic
Sunburst Yellow
Heron Blue
Falcon Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
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