Chrysler Imperial is a GO!

[SVT666]

Chrysler has given the green light to the Imperial.? I don't know if this is a good thing or not since it's not really my cup of tea.? Full story here: http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-chrysler-approves-imperial-production.html

[93JC]

It's fine, so long as they completely redesign it.

[SVT666]

It's fine, so long as they completely redesign it.

I thought it was just me...

[93JC]

Marketing-wise it should instill consumer confidence in Chrysler if they can pull off a great new 'halo' product.

Just as long as it doesn't look like a bloated Rolls-Royce-ripoff turd like the concept.

[SVT666]

Marketing-wise it should instill consumer confidence in Chrysler if they can pull off a great new 'halo' product.

Just as long as it doesn't look like a bloated Rolls-Royce-ripoff turd like the concept.

That should be a Chrysler tradition...The Intrepid is a poor man's Aston Martin Rapide and this could be the poor man's Rolls.

[TBR]

Of course the difference is you have to be drunk (or Adi) to see the similarities between the Rapide and the Intrepid while the similarities between the Imperial concept and a Rolls are quite obvious.

Don't forget the poor mans Bentley: the 300.

[Tave]

Of course the difference is you have to be drunk (or Adi) to see the similarities between the Rapide and the Intrepid while the similarities between the Imperial concept and a Rolls are quite obvious.

Don't forget the poor mans Bentley: the 300.

And that car is a hit.

I agree it needs a re-design, but if they manage to sort that stuff out they might end up with a couple cars in their line-up that people actually want to buy.

On the other hand this thing could be a disaster.

[TheIntrepid]

I thought it was just me...

I think most people think it's ugly.

[ChrisV]

It looks better in person than in those press pictures. Large and imposing, like the Roller. And better proportioned than the top two photos make it out to be.

But yeah, it'll be slightly different by the time it reaches production.

[TheIntrepid]

Of course the difference is you have to be drunk (or Adi) to see the similarities between the Rapide and the Intrepid while the similarities between the Imperial concept and a Rolls are quite obvious.

[nickdrinkwater]

I think it's a good idea, as long as they make it more original looking!

[etypeJohn]

Just what the world needs.  Another overweight, overpowered, thirsty, box-like "luxury" car.

Who in the hell is designing these things?  The same guy that designs shipping containers?

[nickdrinkwater]

Just what the world needs.  Another overweight, overpowered, thirsty, box-like "luxury" car.

Who in the hell is designing these things?  The same guy that designs shipping containers?

Well it seems to be what people want, judging by sales of S-Classes 

[850CSi]

Is this supposed to be a 300 replacement?

[goldenlover1101]

Is this supposed to be a 300 replacement?

IIRC, I think its a step up from the 300, along the lines of a top level 300 but not replacing the 300.

[gymrat]

i guess this will be the car in those rap videos now

[Madman]

So I guess this means the proposed long-wheelbase 300 won't happen because they want to build this monstrosity instead?  Too bad.  I like the looks of the 300 much better than this.  It looks like one of those Chinese rip-offs of a Rolls Phantom.


Madman of the People

[TheIntrepid]

So I guess this means the proposed long-wheelbase 300 won't happen because they want to build this monstrosity instead?  Too bad.  I like the looks of the 300 much better than this.  It looks like one of those Chinese rip-offs of a Rolls Phantom.


Madman of the People

l thought the LWB 300 was already on sale in the US.

[etypeJohn]

Here is a real Imperial

[TheIntrepid]

[omicron]

I take a shit one day, and Chrysler puts it into production? Awesome.

[nickdrinkwater]

I take a shit one day, and Chrysler puts it into production? Awesome.

You know Chrysler are always committed to putting concepts into production, wherever they came from.

[TheIntrepid]

I take a shit one day, and Chrysler puts it into production? Awesome.

Sigged.

[Vinsanity]

that design would almost work if the car weren't so freakin tall.

if I were to redesign the production version, I'd have Nicole Richie stand around in the design studio as a maximum height reference

[Lebowski]

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[SVT666]

Here is a real Imperial

What would make this car a "real" Imperial?  That's like saying the next Camaro isn't a "real" Camaro.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

Don't do that, you could start a chain reaction...

[565]

This beast when positioned next to the guy looks massive.  The hoodline looks SUV tall.  I wonder how much it will weigh?

[ChrisV]

This beast when positioned next to the guy looks massive.  The hoodline looks SUV tall.  I wonder how much it will weigh?

Probably less than the original. For example in '63-65, curb weight was 4900-5100 lbs depending on model and options. That would be the same for the ones posted above.

[Soup DeVille]

This beast when positioned next to the guy looks massive.? The hoodline looks SUV tall.? I wonder how much it will weigh?

Seriously, take a look at it. Let's even say this guy is short- like 5'3". That roofline has to be near 60"- which makes it taller than some small SUVs.