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1954 Imperial (Chrysler) Custom Imperial 8 Series C64
Newport
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $4,205.00
No. Produced 1,249
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,355lbs
Wheelbase 133.5 inches
Length 223.8 inches
Width 77.8 inches
Height 64.6 inches
Front Tread 57 3/16 inches
Rear Tread 60 3/8 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 235@4400
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 330@2600
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting C542-8-1001
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
Worm & roller
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.2 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 12 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. 7775001 to 7780767
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information

Confidential Advance Information on the 1954 ChryslerDetroit 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 January 1954Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1954Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Commodore Blue Metallic
Everglades Green Metalli-Chrome
Flagship Blue
Pebble Beige
Canary Yellow
Glacier Blue
Mint Green
West Point Gray
Alpine Blue
Sea Island Green Metallic
Ascot Gray
Topaz Tan Metallic
Cordovan Brown Metallic
Torch Red
Tahitian Tan
Turquoise Blue
Peacock Blue Metallic
Snowcrest White
Scarlet Red
Sea Breeze Blue
Steelhaze Gray
Gold
Standard/Optional Equipment
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