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1968 Imperial (Chrysler) Imperial Crown Series DY-1
Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $5,653.00
No. Produced 1,887
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number YM41
Weight 4,770lbs
Wheelbase 127 inches
Length 224.5 inches
Width 79.6 inches
Height 57.0 inches
Front Tread 62.4 inches
Rear Tread 61.1 inches
Type V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 440 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 350@4400
Rated Horsepower 59.72
Torque 480@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on block pan rail at left rear corner below starter opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Holley
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 2.94 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Hotchkiss
Integral power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 49/64 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 9.15 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 18.5 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. YM41K83100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

Make Your Move up to Chrysler '68Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1968 Car & Equipment PricesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Passenger Car Service Manual 1968 (ImperialChrysler)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
Automotive Industries March 15 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Silver Haze Metallic
Formal Black
Consort Blue Metallic
Sky Blue Metallic
Military Blue Metallic
Frost Green Metallic
Forest Green Metallic
Champagne
Soverign Gold Metallic
Mist Turquoise Metallic
Turbine Bronze #2 Metallic
Flame
Burgundy Metallic
Meadow Green Metallic
Polar White
Imperial Navaho Beige
Beige Mist Metallic
Charcoal Gray Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsStd
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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