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:''For Imperial models sold under its own marque (1955–1983) see Imperial (automobile)'' :''For the type of rose see Chrysler Imperial Rose'' The Chrysler Imperial, introduced in 1926, was Chrysler's top of the line vehicle for much of its history. Models were produced with the Chrysler name until 1954, and again from 1990 to 1993. The company positioned the cars as a prestige marque to rival Cadillac, Lincoln, and Packard. According to a feature article in AACA's magazine ''The adjective ‘imperial’ according to Webster’s Dictionary means sovereign, supreme, superior or of unusual size or excellence. The word imperial thus justly befits Chrysler’s highest priced quality model.'' ==1926–1930== In 1926, Walter P. Chrysler decided to attempt to compete with Cadillac and Lincoln in the luxury car field. Chrysler offered a variety of body styles: a two/four-passenger roadster (four passenger if car had the rumble seat), a four-seat coupé, five-passenger sedan and phaeton, and a seven-passenger top-of-the-line limousine. The limo had a glass partition. The Imperial's new engine was slightly larger than the company's standard straight 6. It was a 〔 six-cylinder with seven bearing blocks and pressure lubrication of . Springs were semi-elliptic in the front. The car set a transcontinental speed record in the year it was introduced, driving more than in the week. The car was chosen as the pace car for the 1926 Indianapolis 500. The model was designated E-80, the 80 being after the "guaranteed" all-day cruising speed. Acceleration was also brisk breaking 20 seconds to . Four-speed transmission was added in 1930.〔 File:Chrysler Imperial Serie 80 01.jpg|1927 Chrysler Imperial File:1928 Chrysler Imperial Phaeton.jpg|1928 Chrysler Imperial phaeton File:1929 Chrysler Imperial Series 75 pic4.JPG|1929 Chrysler Imperial roadster File:1929 Chrysler Imperial Series 75 pic8.JPG|1929 Chrysler Imperial interior 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chrysler Imperial」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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