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| 1948 Chrysler Crown Imperial Series C40 | ||
| Sedan | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Details |
| Original Base Price | $3,905.00 | |
| No. Produced | 650 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 4 | |
| Passengers | 8 | |
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 4,865lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 145.5 inches | |
| Length | 234.75 inches | |
| Width | 77.75 inches | |
| Height | 68.75 inches | |
| Front Tread | 57 13/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 61.875 inches | |
| Engine | + | |
| Type | Own Straight 8, L-head | |
| Displacement | 323.5 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 1/4 & 4 7/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.7 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 135@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 33.8 | |
| Torque | 270@1600 | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Helical | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 4 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.58 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Semi-elliptic leaf springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | External on the transmission | ||
| Size | 7 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | + | ||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | ||
| Capacities | + | ||
| Classic Rating | Full Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | 7810908 to 7811430 | ||
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 7 | ||
| Digits 1-2: Series | |||
| Digits 3-7: Production number | |||
| VIN Location | Plate on front door hinge post. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Semi-automatic, hydraulically operated transmission available. | |||