These are standard specifications for the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh. Floor shift controls
Chassis # C202188
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1937 - 1939 |
| Coach Work : | LeBaron, Derham |
| Price : | $2,295-$2,390 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4895 cc | 298.7 cu in. | 4.9 L. |
| Power : | 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 238 Ft-Lbs (323 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.5 in | 114 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.4:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 6 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual Synchromesh. Floor shift controls
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1938 : | 41,496 |
| Total 1938 Custom Imperial production : | 530 |
| 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial | |
| 7-Passenger Touring Sedan 4 dr. 7 P : | 122 |
| Limousine 4 dr. 7 P : | 145 |
| Touring Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 252 |
Dimension(s)
Limousine by LeBaron
| Coachwork : | LeBaron |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $2,295 |
| Weight : | 4495 lbs | 2038.898 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
7-Passenger Touring Sedan
| Price : | $2,295 |
| Weight : | 4510 lbs | 2045.702 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Limousine
| Price : | $2,390 |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Convertible Victoria by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Town Sedan by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Town Limousine by Derham
Chassis # C202188
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| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Chassis
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16x6.50 |
| Wheels : | Steel-spoke |
1938 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $763 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,900 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial has a wheelbase size of 144.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial cost when new?A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial cost approximately $2,295 to $2,390 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial was offered as a 7-Passenger Touring Sedan, Chassis, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Limousine, Touring Sedan, Town Limousine, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial had 16x6.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial had Steel-spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1938? A: Chrysler produced 41,496 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 Custom Imperials were produced? A: Chrysler produced 530 examples of the Custom Imperial in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial was a Inline 8L-Head (4895 cc | 298.7 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 238 Ft-Lbs (323 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh. Floor shift controls gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial has a wheelbase size of 144.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial cost when new?A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial cost approximately $2,295 to $2,390 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial was offered as a 7-Passenger Touring Sedan, Chassis, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Victoria, Limousine, Touring Sedan, Town Limousine, Town Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial had 16x6.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial had Steel-spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1938? A: Chrysler produced 41,496 automobiles in 1938.Q: How many 1938 Custom Imperials were produced? A: Chrysler produced 530 examples of the Custom Imperial in 1938.Q: What engine did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The engine powering the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial was a Inline 8L-Head (4895 cc | 298.7 cu in. | 4.9 L.) with 122 HP (89.792 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 238 Ft-Lbs (323 NM) @ 1600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1938 Chrysler Custom Imperial had a 3 speed Manual Synchromesh. Floor shift controls gearbox. Similar Vehicles
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