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HISTORICAL NOTES:
The 1941 Chrysler Crown Imperial limousines included an undetermined amount of LeBaron Custom Town Limousines, a limited edition model which was only produced on special order but built on the Crown's frame.
Chrysler Imperial Town Sedan
Power windows, known as hydro-electric windows, were introduced this year and were first offered as optional equipment on the Crown Imperials. Vacamatic transmission also saw its debut this year as optional equipment for the Imperial. Production began in August, 1940 and ended July, 1941 and introduced in September, 1940.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
ENGINE -
Inline, L-head Eight Cast Iron Block
Bore & Stroke : 3-1/4 in x 4-7/8 in.
Displacement : 323.5 cubic inches in CR
Standard - 6.8:1
Optional -6.8:1(aluminum)
Brake Horsepower :
Standard - 140@3400rpm
N.A.C.C. - 33.80
Main bearings : Six
Solid Valve Lifters
Carburetor - Stromberg 2V model
AAV-2
Torque : 260 lbs.-ft.@1600 rpm
CHASSIS -
Wheelbase : 145.5 inches
Tires : 15 x 7.50
TRANSMISSION -
Fluid Drive Transmission standard
Speeds: 3 forward and 1 reverse
Column mounted gearshift.
Shaft drive
Hypoid rear axle
Overall ratio : 4.55:1
FOUR WHEEL HYDRAULIC BRAKES
STEEL DISC BRAKES
OPTIONS:
Whitewall tires
Full wheel disc brakes
Wheel trim beauty rings
OSRV mirror(s)
Two-tone paint
Fender skirts
Bumper guards
Radio
Heater
Clock
Cigar lighter
Radio antenna
Seat covers
Extra sun shades
Spotlight(s)
Fog lamps
Vacamatic 4-speed transmission
Bumper crash bars
Master grille guard
Chrome exhaust extensions
Leather driver's seat (limousines only)
Hydro-electric power windows
Saran trim package
Rear fender gravel guards
U.S. enters World War II December 7, 1941
Information on this page was obtained from The Standard Catalog of Chrysler 1924-1990 by John Lee and Chrysler Chronicles by James Flammang.
