1955 - Imperial - Newport

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Newport 1955
General Information
Make Imperial
Model Newport
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number 3418
Model Code C69
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 3302 mm     (130 in)
Front Track 1549 mm     (61 in)
Rear Track 1534 mm     (60,4 in)
Length 5664 mm     (223 in)
Width 2009 mm     (79,1 in)
Height 1554 mm     (61,2 in)
Ground Clearance 157 mm     (6,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 2037 kg     (4486,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 75,8 litre   (16,7 Imp gal ,  20 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chrysler
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5428 cc     (331,24 cu in)
Bore 96,8 mm     (3,81 in)
Stroke 92,2 mm     (3,63 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,05
Unitary Capacity 678,5 cc/cylinder    (41,4 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca WCFB-2126S carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 461 N.m     (340,2 lb.ft ,  47 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 387 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 122,7 HP/ton    (91,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46,1 HP/litre    (34,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 2A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,54 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 13,8 m    (45,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 305 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 305 mm
Wheels (front) 6L x 15
Wheels (rear) 6L x 15
Tyres (front) 8.20 x 15
Tyres (rear) 8.20 x 15