Chrysler Imperial 0–60 Times
The Chrysler Imperial 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car Life, Car and Driver and Motor Life and more.
The fastest tested Chrysler Imperial is the 1967 Chrysler Imperial Crown Hardtop Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 82.8 mph, according to Car Life.
The slowest tested Chrysler Imperial is the 1981 Chrysler Imperial Coupe, which took 13.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 19.40 seconds at 74.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Chrysler Imperial tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 11.38 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.17 seconds at 78.62 mph.
Fastest 0–60
9.60sec
1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
11.38sec
Across 17 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
18.17sec
@ 78.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
13.00sec
1981 Coupe
Across 17 verified runs, the Chrysler Imperial ranges from 9.60 to 13.00 seconds 0–60, with a 11.38-second average.
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Chrysler Imperial Performance Overview
Chrysler’s Imperial performance profile across 17 verified tests spanning 1961 to 1990 is defined by large-displacement, naturally aspirated gasoline V8 power and steady variation across distinct body-era updates. Early 1960s cars used 340-hp V8s, with the 1960-series 1961 Crown Hardtop Sedan reaching 60 mph in 10.0 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 17.0 seconds at 81 mph, still the model’s quickest recorded quarter-mile. The 1964 redesign kept 340 hp, and a 1964 LeBaron Hardtop Sedan posted 10.4 seconds to 60.
Performance peaked in the 1967-1968 generation, when output rose to 350 hp and the 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan set the all-time best 0-60 time of 9.6 seconds. From 1969 through 1975, Imperial shifted into its longest sampled period with 440 and 440 TNT V8s early on, then lower-rated 215-hp engines by 1974-1975; acceleration accordingly moved into the low- to mid-11-second range, including 11.3 seconds for the 1973 LeBaron Sedan and 11.5 seconds for the 1975 LeBaron Sedan.
The 1981-1983 coupe era dropped to 140 hp and slowed to 12.3 seconds in 1981, the slowest period sampled. By the Y-body return, the 150-hp 1990 Sedan restored pace to 9.9 seconds, which is where the Imperial stands in its most recent tested form.
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Chrysler Imperial 0–60 Times by Generation: 1960 to Y
7 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y | 1990–1993 | 9.90s | 9.90s — 1990 Sedan | 1 | The Y generation (1990–1993) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1990 Sedan at 9.90 seconds. Output was 150 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations. |
| 1981 | 1981–1983 | 12.65s | 12.30s — 1981 Coupe | 2 | The 1981 generation (1981–1983) averaged 12.65 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1981 Coupe at 12.30 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 5.2L V8 configurations. |
| 1974 | 1974–1975 | 11.80s | 11.50s — 1975 LeBaron Sedan | 2 | The 1974 generation (1974–1975) averaged 11.80 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1975 LeBaron Sedan at 11.50 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 7.2L V8 configurations. |
| 1969 | 1969–1973 | 11.70s | 11.30s — 1973 LeBaron Sedan | 4 | The 1969 generation (1969–1973) averaged 11.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1973 LeBaron Sedan at 11.30 seconds. Output ranged from 225 to 350 hp across 7.2L V8 configurations. |
| 1967 | 1967–1968 | 11.00s | 9.60s — 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan | 2 | The 1967 generation (1967–1968) averaged 11.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan at 9.60 seconds. Output was 350 hp across 7.2L V8 configurations. |
| 1964 | 1964–1966 | 11.23s | 10.40s — 1964 LeBaron Hardtop Sedan | 3 | The 1964 generation (1964–1966) averaged 11.23 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1964 LeBaron Hardtop Sedan at 10.40 seconds. Output was 340 hp across 6.8L V8 configurations. |
| 1960 | 1960–1963 | 10.70s | 10.00s — 1961 Crown Hardtop Sedan | 3 | The 1960 generation (1960–1963) averaged 10.70 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1961 Crown Hardtop Sedan at 10.00 seconds. Output was 340 hp across 6.8L V8 configurations. |
Y
1990–1993
Avg 0–60
9.90s
Fastest
9.90s
Tests
1
1990 Sedan
The Y generation (1990–1993) averaged 9.90 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 1990 Sedan at 9.90 seconds. Output was 150 hp across 3.3L V6 configurations.
1981
1981–1983
Avg 0–60
12.65s
Fastest
12.30s
Tests
2
1981 Coupe
The 1981 generation (1981–1983) averaged 12.65 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1981 Coupe at 12.30 seconds. Output was 140 hp across 5.2L V8 configurations.
1974
1974–1975
Avg 0–60
11.80s
Fastest
11.50s
Tests
2
1975 LeBaron Sedan
The 1974 generation (1974–1975) averaged 11.80 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1975 LeBaron Sedan at 11.50 seconds. Output was 215 hp across 7.2L V8 configurations.
1969
1969–1973
Avg 0–60
11.70s
Fastest
11.30s
Tests
4
1973 LeBaron Sedan
The 1969 generation (1969–1973) averaged 11.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 1973 LeBaron Sedan at 11.30 seconds. Output ranged from 225 to 350 hp across 7.2L V8 configurations.
1967
1967–1968
Avg 0–60
11.00s
Fastest
9.60s
Tests
2
1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan
The 1967 generation (1967–1968) averaged 11.00 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan at 9.60 seconds. Output was 350 hp across 7.2L V8 configurations.
1964
1964–1966
Avg 0–60
11.23s
Fastest
10.40s
Tests
3
1964 LeBaron Hardtop Sedan
The 1964 generation (1964–1966) averaged 11.23 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1964 LeBaron Hardtop Sedan at 10.40 seconds. Output was 340 hp across 6.8L V8 configurations.
1960
1960–1963
Avg 0–60
10.70s
Fastest
10.00s
Tests
3
1961 Crown Hardtop Sedan
The 1960 generation (1960–1963) averaged 10.70 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 1961 Crown Hardtop Sedan at 10.00 seconds. Output was 340 hp across 6.8L V8 configurations.
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Chrysler Imperial 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
17 tests · 13 years
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1990 Chrysler Imperial
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#02
1990 Chrysler Imperial Sedan
9.90sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.40s
¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.3L V6
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 4A
- Horsepower
- 150 hp
- Torque
- 180 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,780 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 25.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 17
How we verify Chrysler Imperial performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chrysler Imperial trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Chrysler Imperial 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Chrysler Imperial performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1990 Chrysler Imperial Sedan does 0-60 mph in 9.9 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 17.4 seconds at 79 mph. That test car used a 150-hp, 180-lb-ft naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain, front-wheel drive, and had a curb weight of 3,780 pounds.
The quickest Chrysler Imperial on record is the 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 9.6 seconds. It is also the fastest quarter-mile era leader for acceleration near the top of the range, though the best recorded quarter-mile overall belongs to a different Imperial.
The fastest stock Chrysler Imperial is the 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan at 9.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 17 Imperial tests on record are production vehicles, so the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same in this case.
The Y-body Chrysler Imperial, covering 1990-1993, posts a 9.9-second 0-60 mph time on record. Its fastest tested trim is the 1990 Sedan, also at 9.9 seconds. Across the Y-body generation, there is 1 verified test, with 150 hp and a naturally aspirated gasoline powertrain.
The 1967 Imperial generation, covering 1967-1968, averages 11.0 seconds from 0-60 mph. Its quickest run is 9.6 seconds by the 1967 Crown Hardtop Sedan, which also stands as the fastest Chrysler Imperial overall. There are 2 recorded tests for this generation.
The 1981 Imperial generation, covering 1981-1983, is among the slowest Chrysler Imperial ranges on record. It averages 12.65 seconds from 0-60 mph, with its best run at 12.3 seconds from the 1981 Coupe. The slowest Imperial overall is also from this generation: a 1981 Coupe at 13.0 seconds.
The quickest Chrysler Imperial generation on record is the Y-body Imperial from 1990-1993, with a 9.9-second best 0-60 mph run and a 9.9-second average. The next-fastest peak result comes from the 1967 generation, which recorded the overall best Imperial 0-60 time at 9.6 seconds.
The Crown Hardtop Sedan is quicker. Across 3 tests, the Crown Hardtop Sedan averages 10.23 seconds to 60 mph and has a best of 9.6 seconds. The LeBaron Sedan, across 5 tests, averages 11.82 seconds and has a best of 11.3 seconds.
The LeBaron Hardtop Sedan is the quicker of the two. Across 4 tests, it averages 11.15 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best of 10.4 seconds. The LeBaron Sedan has 5 tests, averaging 11.82 seconds, and its best recorded 0-60 time is 11.3 seconds.
The fastest quarter-mile recorded for a Chrysler Imperial is 17.0 seconds at 81 mph, set by the 1961 Crown Hardtop Sedan. Across all 17 Imperial tests, the average quarter-mile performance is 18.17 seconds at 78.6 mph, which gives a good picture of the model’s overall straight-line pace.
Sources
Car Life
Car and Driver
Motor Life
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road Test
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chrysler Imperial can do, not a single marketing claim.
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