1958 Imperial dimensions, Statistics, Facts and Figures


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coupe

The Coupe came as a base model and an Imperial Crown

hardtop

The Four Door Hardtop, aka Southampton, came as a base model, Imperial Crown and Imperial LeBaron.
It was the most popular model, comprising half of all Imperials sold in 1958.

sedan

The Sedan came as a base model, Imperial Crown and Imperial LeBaron.

conv

The Convertible only came as a Crown Imperial



Statistics


Length - 225.7 inches ( 18 Feet, 9.7 inches )
Wheel Base - 129 inches
Width - 81.2 inchess ( 6 feet, 9.2 inches )
Height - 56.7 inches ( 4 feet, 8.7 inches )
Weight - 4795 pounds

Engine - High compression 90 degree V8, with Hemispherical combustion chambers

  • Displacement - 392 cu. in.
  • Brake Horse Power - 345 @ 4600 RPM
  • Bore - 4.0 in.
  • Stroke 3.9 in.
  • Compression ratio - 10:1
  • Pistons - Aluminum alloy, with three rings each
  • Twin exhaust with two mufflers and resonators
  • Transmission - 3 speed Torque-Flite Automatic with push button controls

    Other Mechanical

  • Rear wheel drive
  • Suspension - Independant front wheel, with torsion bars. Leaf springs in rear. All round shocks.
  • Steering - Full time power. 3.3 turns from full left to full right.
  • Brakes - Power assisted, two cylinders on each front wheel, one apiece on the rears. Independant parking brake on drive shaft.
  • Gas Tank capacity - 23 gallons
  • Cooling System - 6 gallons. Engine has full lengthe water jackets around cylinders.
  • Oil Capcity - Six quarts, including cannister filter.
  • Transmission fluid - Ten and a half quarts

    Electrical

  • Dual Sealed Beam Headlights, with floor mounted dimmer switch
  • Back up lights
  • Variable speed windshield wipers, with automatic washer
  • Power windows
  • 6 way power seats
  • AM radio with foot activated signal changer
  • Clock
  • Flashing red brake light reminder
  • Cigarette lighters - one in front and back on base models, two in rear on Imp. Crown & LeBarons.

    Other, Optional Equipment

  • Front and rear air conditioning. Rear A/C only was also an option.
  • Auto-Pilot, or cruise control
  • Power antenna

    • 1958 Imperial Production and Prices
    1958
    Imperial (Base)
    Imperial Crown
    Imperial LeBaron
    Crown Imperial
    TOTAL
    Southampton
    Coupe (Hardtop)
    1,801
    $4,839
    1,939
    $5,388
    N/A
    N/A
    3,740
    Southampton
    4 Door (Hardtop)
    3,336
    $4,945
    4,146
    $5,632
    538
    $5,969
    N/A
    8,020
    Sedan (B pillar,
    full frame doors)
    1,926
    $4,945
    1,240
    $5,632
    501
    $5,969
    N/A
    3,667
    Convertible
    Coupe
    N/A
    675
    $5,729
    N/A
    N/A
    675
    Limousine
    (149.5 wheel base)
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    31
    31
    TOTAL
    7,063
    8,000
    1,039
    31
    16,133


    In today's (2001) money, $4,945 is equivalent to $30,542.65

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