In 1932 Chrysler offered their Series CH Imperial Eight which was a shorter version of the flagship Series CL Imperial Eight Custom.

The 1932 Chrysler received numerous styling upgrades but kept the conventional straight-8 engine and solid-axle suspension from previous years.

Distinct to the 1932 series was a new ‘de Sakhnoffsky’ false hood that extended all the way to base of the front windshield. The hood also featured sliding doors instead of the louvres used just a year earlier.

The Series CH Imperial Eight could be ordered in three different bodystyles from the factory and over 1000 Dour-Door Sedans were ordered compared to the much more scarce 2/4 Passenger Coupes and Convertible Sedans.

In Detail

submitted by	anonymous
type	Series Production Car
built at	USA
price $	$ 1,945
predeccesor	1931 Chrysler Imperial Eight
engine	Inline-8 w/L-shaped Cylinder Head
position	Front Longitudinal
aspiration	Natural
fuel feed	Stromberg DD3 Dual Downdraft
displacement	6305 cc / 384.8 in³
bore	88.90 mm / 3.5 in
stroke	127.00 mm / 5 in
compression	5.2:1
power	93.2 kw / 125 bhp @ 3200 rpm
specific output	19.83 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	56.18 bhp per tonne
torque	379.6 nm / 280 ft lbs @ 1200 rpm
body / frame	Body over Steel Chassis
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	17-7.50
rear tires	17-7.50
front brakes	Hydraulic Drums
rear brakes	Hydraulic Drums
steering	Gemmer Worm & Roller
f suspension	Solid Axle w/Leaf Springs, Houde Shock Absorbers
r suspension	Live Axle w/Leaf Springs, Houde Shock Absorbers
curb weight	2225 kg / 4900 lbs
wheelbase	3429 mm / 135 in
front track	1505 mm / 59.25 in
rear track	1553 mm / 61.15 in
length	5171 mm / 203.6 in
width	1822 mm / 71.75 in
height	1715 mm / 67.5 in
transmission	4-Speed Manual
gear ratios	3.63:1, 2.48:1, 1.38:1, 1.00:1
final drive	4.10:1
fuel capacity	73.81 litres or 19.5 gal.

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