1981 Chrysler Imperial Base
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- Photo: Imperial Coupe (8408851689) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chrysler Imperial (395793541) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Chrysler Imperial Frank Sinatra Edition (36553799502) by Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Imperial, rear right (Cruisin' the River Lowellville Car Show, July 10th, 2023) by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Imperial burgundy - r by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used ..., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Chrysler Imperial Base is a 140-hp 5.2-liter V8 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 140 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque.
The Imperial measures 213.3 inches long on a 112.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,968 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.2L V8 (318 LA) |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM rpm |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 213.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 52.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,968 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Chrysler Imperial Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Chrysler IMPERIAL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 22, 1981 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V111000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.