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| 1926 Chrysler Imperial 80 Series | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $3,195.00 | |
| No. Produced | ||
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | ||
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 7 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,225lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 120 inches | |
| Length | 192 1/2 inches | |
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | Own, L-head | |
| Displacement | 288 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/2 & 5 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 4.8 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 90@3000 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 29.4 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 7 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Prefix E | |
| Engine No. Location | Top of timing chain case | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | ||
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | Selective sliding gear | |
| Drive | ||
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | Unknown | |
| 2nd | Unknown | |
| 3rd | Unknown | |
| 4th | Not applicable | |
| 5th | Not applicable | |
| Reverse | Unknown |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 12 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Spiral bevel | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.64 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Cam & lever | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | External contracting on 4 wheels, hydraulic | ||
| Front Size | 14 3/8 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 14 3/8 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | |||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | Artillery | ||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | Balloon | ||
| Tire Size | 32 x 6.2 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 18 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 8 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 20 1/2 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | EW000P to EW911R | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Fedco number plate on instrument board. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Differential ratio of 46/11 is also available. | |||
| References | |
| The New Imperial Chrysler (1926) | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Restorer's Guide Chrysler Corp 1987 | Detroit 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. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Chilton's Flat Rate Manual (1932) | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Automobile Trade Journal July 1 1926 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age January 7 1926 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Data not yet collected | |
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |