Imperial coming in 2010? R-class?
Imperial coming in 2010? R-class?
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109446
IL Insider: Chrysler Imperial On Track for 2010 Intro
Date posted: 02-28-2006
DETROIT — The Chrysler Group is telling suppliers it has a new plan under which its controversial Imperial concept may see production in calendar-year 2010.
The surprise is the donor vehicle that Chrysler wants to use as the foundation for the production Imperial — the next-generation R-Class. Both vehicles, according to suppliers, would likely reach dealerships as 2011 models.
The Imperial concept, unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January, was huge. It rode on an ample 123-inch wheelbase and measured 214 inches long overall — considerably larger than any sedan Chrysler now builds, including the 300C.
The six-passenger R-Class, in comparison, measures 203 inches long, with a wheelbase of 126.6 inches. The current platform can accommodate a wide range of engines, including V6 and V8 diesels, as well as five-, six- and seven-speed automatic transmissions. The chassis is designed for rear- and all-wheel-drive applications.
Chrysler also is considering other platforms for a possible production version of the Imperial, including the LX/LY chassis that underpins the 300C. That platform, too, can accommodate both rear- and all-wheel drive, as well as V6 and V8 engines.
The Imperial concept featured a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and a Mercedes five-speed automatic.
What this means to you: The future Imperial could share underbody pieces with the big Mercedes people mover.
IL Insider: Chrysler Imperial On Track for 2010 Intro
Date posted: 02-28-2006
DETROIT — The Chrysler Group is telling suppliers it has a new plan under which its controversial Imperial concept may see production in calendar-year 2010.
The surprise is the donor vehicle that Chrysler wants to use as the foundation for the production Imperial — the next-generation R-Class. Both vehicles, according to suppliers, would likely reach dealerships as 2011 models.
The Imperial concept, unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January, was huge. It rode on an ample 123-inch wheelbase and measured 214 inches long overall — considerably larger than any sedan Chrysler now builds, including the 300C.
The six-passenger R-Class, in comparison, measures 203 inches long, with a wheelbase of 126.6 inches. The current platform can accommodate a wide range of engines, including V6 and V8 diesels, as well as five-, six- and seven-speed automatic transmissions. The chassis is designed for rear- and all-wheel-drive applications.
Chrysler also is considering other platforms for a possible production version of the Imperial, including the LX/LY chassis that underpins the 300C. That platform, too, can accommodate both rear- and all-wheel drive, as well as V6 and V8 engines.
The Imperial concept featured a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and a Mercedes five-speed automatic.
What this means to you: The future Imperial could share underbody pieces with the big Mercedes people mover.
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RE: Imperial coming in 2010? R-class?
Looks somewhat like a Bentley or a RollsRoyce. Here is a link to an article on the Imperial that I found.
http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20060109-2
http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20060109-2
RE: Imperial coming in 2010? R-class?
LY platform compared to the Mercedes R-class... Seems like they definately want it to be a very roomy car.
Concept on LY: Wheelbase: 122.9", Width: 76.1", Length: 214.1"
New Mercedes R-class: Wheelbase: 126.6", Width: 75.7", Length: 203"
Concept on LY: Wheelbase: 122.9", Width: 76.1", Length: 214.1"
New Mercedes R-class: Wheelbase: 126.6", Width: 75.7", Length: 203"
