These are standard specifications for the 1959 Imperial Custom Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Torqueflite
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1957 - 1966 |
Price : | $4,910-$5,015 |
Weight : | 4730 lbs | 2145.492 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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Displacement : | 6771 cc | 413.2 cu in. | 6.8 L. |
Power : | 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
Bore : | 4.2 in | 106 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
Compression : | 10.0:1 |
Main Bearings : | 5 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Carter 4-barrel AFB-2797S |
3 Automatic Torqueflite
Production Figures
Total Imperial Production for 1959 : | 17,269 |
Total 1959 Custom Series production : | 7,798 |
1959 Imperial Custom Series | |
2-Door Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : | 1,743 |
Hardtop 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,984 |
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 2,071 |
Handling
1959 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $2,200 |
Avg. Household Income : | $5,010 |
Avg. Home : | $12,400 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.25 |
1959 Imperial Custom Series FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1959 Imperial Custom Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1959 Imperial Custom Series? A: The 1959 Imperial Custom Series has a wheelbase size of 129.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1959 Imperial Custom Series cost when new?A: The 1959 Imperial Custom Series cost approximately $4,910 to $5,015 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1959 Imperial Custom Series? A: The 1959 Imperial Custom Series was offered as a 2-Door Hardtop, Hardtop, Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Imperial produce in 1959? A: Imperial produced 17,269 automobiles in 1959.Q: How many 1959 Custom Seriess were produced? A: Imperial produced 7,798 examples of the Custom Series in 1959.Q: What engine did the 1959 Imperial Custom Series have? A: The engine powering the 1959 Imperial Custom Series was a V 8 (6771 cc | 413.2 cu in. | 6.8 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1959 Imperial Custom Series have? A: The 1959 Imperial Custom Series had a 3 speed Automatic Torqueflite gearbox.