These are standard specifications for the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Chassis # C241178
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Chassis # 6748714
Engine # 239914
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1937 - 1939 |
| Coach Work : | Derham, Pourtout |
| Price : | $2,595-$2,695 |
| Weight : | 4590 lbs | 2081.989 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 132 HP (97.152 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.9 in | 124 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.9 in | 124 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.45:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1939 : | 67,749 |
| Total 1939 Custom Imperial production : | 310 |
| 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial | |
| 7-Passenger Sedan 4 dr. 7 P : | 95 |
| Chassis 4 dr. 5 P : | 7 |
| Convertible Sedan 4 dr. (by Derham) : | 1 |
| Convertible Town Car 4 dr. (by Derham) : | 1 |
| Limousine Sedan 4 dr. 7 P : | 117 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 88 |
| Touring Phaeton 4 dr. 7 P (by Derham) : | 1 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
7-Passenger Sedan
| Price : | $2,595 |
| Weight : | 4620 lbs | 2095.597 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Limousine Sedan
| Price : | $2,695 |
| Weight : | 4665 lbs | 2116.008 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Convertible Town Car by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Convertible Sedan by Derham
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| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Touring Phaeton by Derham
| Coachwork : | Derham |
| Seating Capacity : | 7 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Chassis
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Convertible by Pourtout
Chassis # 6748714
Engine # 239914
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| Coachwork : | Pourtout |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 144.0 in | 3658 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Live axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16 x 7.50 |
| Wheels : | Steel spoke |
1939 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $700 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,730 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,800 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial? A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial has a wheelbase size of 144.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial cost when new?A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial cost approximately $2,595 to $2,695 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial? A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial was offered as a 7-Passenger Sedan, Chassis, Convertible, Convertible Sedan, Convertible Town Car, Limousine Sedan, Sedan, Touring Phaeton.Q: What tires did the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial had 16 x 7.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial had Steel spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1939? A: Chrysler produced 67,749 automobiles in 1939.Q: How many 1939 Custom Imperials were produced? A: Chrysler produced 310 examples of the Custom Imperial in 1939.Q: What engines did the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial had the following engine options: Inline 8L-Head (5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 132 HP (97.152 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 1600 RPM Inline 8L-Head (5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmission did the 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial have? A: The 1939 Chrysler Custom Imperial had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.