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1957 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Series IM1-1
Southampton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,416.00
No. Produced 7,527
Body Maker Imperial
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,780lbs
Wheelbase 129 inches
Length 224 inches
Width 81.2 inches
Height 58.3 inches
Front Tread 61.9 inches
Rear Tread 62.4 inches
Type V8 Hemi
Displacement 392.7 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 29/32 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 325@4600
Rated Horsepower 51.2
Torque 430@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers CE57-1001 to CE57-36950
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 Torqueflite 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 3.18
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Integral power
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Dual
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 9.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 21 Pints
Cooling System 24 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 1001 to 36890
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on left front door hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

1957 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 February 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age November 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1957Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Cloud White
Soverign Blue Metallic
Regimental Red
Forest Green Metallic
Indian Turquoise
Saturn Blue
Horizon Blue
Seafoam Aqua
Sunset Rose
Champagne Gold
Shell Pink
GunMetallical Gray Metallic
Mist Gray
Regatta Blue Metallic
Gaughin Red
Parade Green Metallic
Desert Beige
Copper Brown Metallic
Charcoal Gray Metallic
Deep Ruby Metallic
Regatta Blue Metallic No. 2
Standard/Optional Equipment
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