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1956 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Series C73
Southampton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,747.00
No. Produced 1,543
Body Maker Imperial
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,580lbs
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
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
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
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
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 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
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
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 1001 to 11715
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on left front door hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1956 Chrysler Data BookDetroit 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
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
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
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