1962 - Imperial - Le Baron

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Le Baron 1962
General Information
Make Imperial
Model Le Baron
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer Virgil Exner
Production Number 1537
Model Code 934
Model Family TY1-L
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 3277 mm     (129 in)
Front Track 1567 mm     (61,7 in)
Rear Track 1580 mm     (62,2 in)
Length 5786 mm     (227,8 in)
Width 2075 mm     (81,7 in)
Height 1443 mm     (56,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 2277 kg     (5015,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %52,6 / %47,4
Fuel Capacity 87,1 litre   (19,2 Imp gal ,  23 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 6775 cc     (413,44 cu in)
Bore 106,4 mm     (4,19 in)
Stroke 95,25 mm     (3,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,12
Unitary Capacity 846,88 cc/cylinder    (51,68 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,1 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca AFB-3256S carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 340 HP     (253,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 637 N.m     (470,1 lb.ft ,  65 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 526,3 N.m    (4600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 149,3 HP/ton    (111,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 50,2 HP/litre    (37,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 12 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,8 s    @ 121 km/h    (75 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 164 km/h   (101,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TB.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 8.20 x 15
Tyres (rear) 8.20 x 15