Detroit, Jan 8, 2006 – Like the great Imperials of Chrysler’s storied past, the 2006 Imperial concept vehicle is designed as Chrysler’s flagship, a luxury sedan that is elegant, provocative, aspirational, yet attainable.

To realize the proportions the designers sought, the Imperial, mounted on a 123-inch wheelbase, is 17 inches longer and six inches higher than a 300 sedan it is based off. The roof was pulled rearward to enlarge the cabin as well as to create the luxury of length in side view. Most importantly, passengers sit nearly seven inches higher. Combined with the higher hood and deck and the large 22-inch aluminum wheels, this gives the Imperial the noble stance the designers envisioned.

Hinged at the A and C-pillars, the wide doors can be flung open a la French doors for a dignified entry, revealing the absence of the customary B-pillar and permitting a dramatic realization of the entire interior. Attention to detail and materials is unsurpassed. In studied contrast to the monochromatic Imperial Bronze exterior, the high-contrast four-passenger cabin is smartly two-toned in rich Bay Brown and buttery Birch Creme, inviting the viewer into a world of supple leather and soft suede complemented by California burl wood and metallic-like accents rendered in a lustrous warm bronze.

2006 Chrysler Imperial Concept Images

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In Detail

engine	Hemi V8
power	253.5 kw / 340 bhp
torque	528.77 nm / 390 ft lbs
driven wheels	RWD
front tires	P245/45R22
rear tires	P245/45R22
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
front wheels	F 55.9 x 22.9 cm / 22 x 9 in
rear wheels	R 55.9 x 22.9 cm / 22 x 9 in
f suspension	Short/Long Arms
r suspension	Multilink
wheelbase	3123 mm / 123.0 in
front track	1623 mm / 63.9 in
rear track	1638 mm / 64.5 in
length	5439 mm / 214.1 in
width	1933 mm / 0.7 in
height	1615 mm / 63.6 in
transmission	5-Speed Auto
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~257.5 kph / 160 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.5 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~14.5 seconds