The nameplate that was Chrysler’s ultimate statement of luxury—a car that screamed "I’ve arrived" in the ’80s. The first one was a rear-drive behemoth; the second one was a front-drive K-car with a digital dash. Both are rare, quirky, and expensive to maintain.
1981-1983: Rear-drive, body-on-frame coupe on the J-body platform. It had a 5.2L V8 (130 hp) and a 3-speed auto. It had a classic design with a distinctive grille. 1990-1993: Front-drive sedan on the Y-body platform (basically a stretched K-car). It had a 3.3L V6 (147 hp) or a 3.8L V6 (150 hp) and a 4-speed auto. It had a digital dashboard, a Mark Cross leather interior, and a plush ride.
The 1981-1983 model is simple and reliable—the LA V8 and TorqueFlite 727 are bulletproof. The 1990-1993 model has the 3.3L/3.8L V6s, which are excellent. The transmission (A604/41TE) is the weak link—it fails often. The digital dashboard is a nightmare—it fails and is expensive to fix. The Imperial is a niche collector car, not a daily driver.
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