1955 Imperial Series C69 Specifications
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Price : | $4,480-$4,720 |
| Weight : | 4568 lbs | 2072.01 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5424 cc | 331.0 cu in. | 5.4 L. |
| Power : | 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.50:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel WCFB-2126S | |
2 Automatic Torque Flite
Production Figures
| Total Imperial Production for 1955 : | 11,432 |
| Total 1955 Series C69 production : | 11,258 |
| 1955 Imperial Series C69 | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 3,418 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,840 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.0 in | 5664 mm. |
| Width : | 79.1 in | 2009 mm. |
| Height : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.2 in | 158 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # C5510592
Auction entries : 1
Chassis # C55 11508
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Auction entries : 1
| Price : | $4,720 |
| Weight : | 4490 lbs | 2036.63 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 20.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 223.0 in | 5664 mm. |
| Width : | 79.1 in | 2009 mm. |
| Height : | 61.2 in | 1555 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 130.0 in | 3302 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1549 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 60.4 in | 1534 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.2 in | 158 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent with coil springs Rear : Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Power Steering |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.20 x 15 |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Imperial Series C69 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Imperial Series C69?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Imperial Series C69? A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Imperial Series C69? A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 has a length of 223.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Imperial Series C69? A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 has a width of 79.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Imperial Series C69 cost when new?A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 cost approximately $4,480 to $4,720 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Imperial Series C69? A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 was offered as a Hardtop Coupe, Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1955 Imperial Series C69 have? A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 had 8.20 x 15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Imperial produce in 1955? A: Imperial produced 11,432 automobiles in 1955.Q: How many 1955 Series C69s were produced? A: Imperial produced 11,258 examples of the Series C69 in 1955.Q: What engine did the 1955 Imperial Series C69 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Imperial Series C69 was a V 8 (5424 cc | 331.0 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1955 Imperial Series C69 have? A: The 1955 Imperial Series C69 had a 2 speed Automatic Torque Flite gearbox.
