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Chrysler Imperial Concept

01/08/2006, 8:50 PM

By admin

The new 2007/2008 Chrysler Imperial Concept finally made its official debut at the Detroit auto show today. (Yesterday, Chrysler launched the Dodge Challenger Concept). Like the great Imperials of Chrysler’s storied past, the 2006 Imperial concept vehicle is designed as Chrysler’s flagship, a luxury sedan that is elegant, provocative, aspirational, yet attainable. For inspiration, the designers looked not only to the classic Imperials of the 1930s and 1950s but also to Chrysler’s long tradition of creative concept cars, from the earlier Chrysler d’Elegance and Falcon to the more recent Chrysler Chronos and Firepower. This rich heritage is expressed in the crisp line that parallels the sill, then arches up over the rear wheel and flows to the rear of the car, signaling that this is a powerful rear-drive automobile.

A similarly-shaped line rises up over the front wheel and flows rearward, falling slightly as in moves into the doors. To fully realize the subtleties of the chaste body surfaces, every area was lovingly hand-sculpted in the hallowed tradition of the custom coachbuilt LeBaron bodies of the classic era.

“The Imperial’s exterior artfully blends a stately nobility, hand craftsmanship, and modern dynamic sculpture and proportion,�? says Mike Nicholas, principal exterior designer.

To realize the proportions the designers sought, the Imperial, mounted on a 123-inch wheelbase, is 17 inches longer and six inches higher than a 300 sedan. The roof was pulled rearward to enlarge the cabin as well as to create the luxury of length in side view. Most importantly, passengers sit nearly seven inches higher. Combined with the higher hood and deck and the large 22-inch aluminum wheels, this gives the Imperial the noble stance the designers envisioned.

V-shaped in plain view, the front end is dominated by a central upright radiator grille which imparts a stately eminence previously unobtainable in all but the most expensive of imported motorcars. Composed of narrow chiseled linear elements of brushed and polished aluminum, the grille is capped by a bright header emblazoned with the Chrysler wings. A polished molding, extending from the grille header to the base of the windshield, bisects the raised hood plane.

Nested beneath browed cavities, the polished aluminum parabolic pods housing the projector-beam headlights reprise the individual free-standing headlamps of the Imperials of both the early thirties and the early sixties. At the rear, the individual circular taillights with floating outer rings combine modern LED lighting with a look evocative of the signature “gun sight�? taillights of previous Imperials. Separate slender LED lamp units provide for park, turn and back-up lamp functions.

Complementing the hood, the raised deck lid is also V-shaped and accented by signature silver wings that unfold across its surface.  Body ornamentation is confined to the upper bumper bars, side view mirrors, side window reveals, and the handsomely-sculpted door handles.  

 
“We wanted everything inside to be nested, fitted and hand-crafted,�? says Nick Malachowski, principal interior designer, “with every component subtly reinforcing the hand-sculpted look of the exterior.�?

This is a driver’s car, with a minimum of distracting gadgetry. A simple touch pad with intuitive controls, mounted close-by on the suspended center console armrest, permits the driver to adjust settings for radio, climate and navigation functions. The driver air bag/horn pad is fixed, allowing the radio and cruise-control switches to remain settled in the same position regardless of the turning steering wheel. Boldly bisecting the uncluttered floating wood-and-bronze instrument panel are two large circular pods encircling sculpted gauges rendered in satin with polished aluminum bezels. Reminiscent of earlier Imperials, the exquisitely-detailed gauge faces are deliberately designed to satisfy the soul as well as inform the mind.

Since the windshield glass is carried up onto the mid-point of the roof, front seat occupants enjoy a comprehensive view of the passing scene. All glass has a distinctive bronze tint to harmonize with the car’s color palette. Rear passengers can recline their individual seats while watching different movies, thanks to the console-mounted dual-view entertainment screen and wireless headsets. The rear seat headsets store in the package tray at the touch of a button when not needed.

Finally, there is the luxury of expressive illumination inspired by the artistry and elegance found in modern interior architecture. LED lighting, placed behind the “floating�? elements of the instrument panel and doors, is used to enhance the sculptural elements of the interior. LED lights also provide indirect cove lighting for the headliner, which in addition offers the choice of electroluminescently-lit fabric or directed-beam spotlights located in the overhead console. 

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01/08, 9:16 PM

posted by:

Steve Harris

I want it!!!
The Chrysler Imperial.

01/08, 10:17 PM

posted by:

Chris Meisenzahl

Very sharp, I like it!

01/08, 11:54 PM

posted by:

BRobs

“For inspiration, the designers looked not only to the classic Imperials of the 1930s and 1950s but also to Chrysler’s long tradition…”

More like inspiration from the 1983 film Vacation. The “Wagon Queen Family Truckster”, except this is a sedan. Big, bulbous, obnoxious, owl-eyed, just a few words that come to mind when looking at this blatant – wannabe – Rolls Phantom. Almost something you’d find trolling NY’s Chinatown displayed amongst the dozens of fake Rolex’s and Versace sunglasses.

What’s with the black-eye halo around the headlights & the ’steamer ship’ grille. Lose em’. The designers need to relax. Relax.

Not to be completely negative, the interior is sweet & looks well engineered. If anything near this classy was in the 300, Magnum, Charger, Challenger… I’d own all of them.

01/09, 1:20 AM

posted by:

tspeedo

If I didn’t know better, GM’s designers have migrated en masse to Chrysler. Chrysler’s usual sophisticated styling has been replaced by the blunt, ham-fisted look that currently manifests itself on many of GM’s cars. Oh, and I just saw a picture of the new Jeep Compass: the Pontiac Aztez designer has found work at Chrysler as well.

01/09, 5:17 AM

posted by:

Willed

The answer to the much-asked question: ‘What happens when you get a 7 year-old to draw a picture of a Rolls Royce Phantom?’

01/09, 7:31 AM

posted by:

The Big Guy

Two words: BUILD IT! :)

This Imperial makes a statement. Of course it is not for everyone, but neither is a Rolls Royce….but THIS one is within reach……

DCX/Chrysler, build it! I’ll take mine in Formal Black :)

01/09, 11:49 AM

posted by:

MikeRinaldi

This is one of the ugliest cars i have seen from the NAIAS thus far. Does anyone else notice that it’s not symetric? There’s one thing to build unique cars, there’s another to take an old high priced vehicle and simply slap your name on it. The retro game can only go so far, and preferably with a vehicle that your company produced. I dont believe the rolls royce was a chrysler?

01/09, 3:55 PM

posted by:

jmhm2003

Hey all you DC shills, open your eyes, this thing redefines FUGLY!

01/09, 5:01 PM

posted by:

Charles R. Fitzpatrick

When Is Chrysler Going To Make A Big Car? Everything They Have Is The Size Of A Dodge Dart Or Smaller!!! Should Be The Dimensions Of The 1973 Imperial.We Need True FULL SIZE Chryslers And Dodges !!!

01/09, 6:42 PM

posted by:

A Train

THE PRICE FOR GREATNESS IS RESPONSIBILITY.. BE RESPONSIBLE CHRYSLER.. BUILD IT! …

01/09, 10:41 PM

posted by:

Michael Rivers

Impressive and beautiful. If priced under $ 80,000, this luxury sedan could become a benchmark in American luxury cars. By the way, the bronze colour is absolutely stunning. Congratulations to Chrysler for such a fine design.

01/10, 2:27 AM

posted by:

Jack

This concept truly resembles a Chinese rip-off of a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

01/10, 2:46 PM

posted by:

Angel Rivera

So it would be the poor-man’s Phantom, is that such a bad thing?

01/11, 11:25 AM

posted by:

CEDRIC T JONES

Yeah yeah so what if it looks like the Phantom, this vehicle is beautiful! It was love at first site. I hope Chrysler builds this car ASAP. Look at the comparisions the 300C had to the Bentley, and you see how successful sales were. I want mine right now, where do I sign?

01/11, 12:12 PM

posted by:

Ryan

It is easily the best looking car at its projected price range. This car will put to shame the other “luxury cars” in its price range. I don’t understand why people insult this car. I believe its envy. This car makes a strong and noble impression. Why are people upset that Chrysler makes a beautiful car that resembles one that you can only dream of owning? They make the dream obtainable. There are plenty of affluent people who purchase Chrysler’s and this will only increase that population while bringing in new fans. Not everyone is dumb enough to think that you have to validate your self worth (financially) by paying ridiculous prices to drive a nice looking and performing car. Unlike many other luxury cars that cruise by and no one cares, this one is eye-catching in a very good way. People need to stop making negative comments about Chrysler’s vision. It doesn’t make sense. They want more people to experience the feeling of lavish living. I know some rich people will hate that because they want it to be exlusive to themselves, but for others…you really need to start making some sense. I personally love this car and pray that it goes into production. Chrysler will make another killing of this vehicle.

01/11, 1:05 PM

posted by:

Ryan

just one more thing…..would anyone critize this car so much had been a Benz? And….I would like to see you pull up a car between 40K – 60K (its projected MSRP) next to it and see if anyone even blinks towards your car…..I highly doubt it. Ohhh yeah….as for poor man rolls…..I’d like to see poor men who can afford to pay 60K on a car…

01/12, 2:23 PM

posted by:

Candace M. Rhodes

I LOVE IT!!!!!

01/12, 2:26 PM

posted by:

Candace M. Rhodes

I LOVE IT!!!! I hope it is affordable. I drive the 300 now and I love it. But this car is the ultimate. My lease is up in 2007, and I hope it is available by then.

01/12, 4:53 PM

posted by:

Rashedia Woodberry

I Would like to know price of this car and the number of who I can speak with to purchase it

01/16, 9:52 PM

posted by:

Danny Miller

Build it and they will buy it….i know i want 1

01/19, 11:53 AM

posted by:

Fred Talbert

this car is beautiful build it please p/s make it affordable for your average consumer

01/22, 1:51 AM

posted by:

josey scott

This is the most impressive new luxury vehicle that I’ve ever seen. I pray that they build this magnificent car. Im definatly going to be the first in my town to have one. The “Imperial” is a testament to the ‘fearlessness’ of the designers at Chrysler,and I enthusiastically salute them!!!!!! I hate these car companys that are to scared to go out on a limb and build somthing ‘SUPER FRESH’ like the “Imperial.”This car is EVERYTHING I’ve ever dreamed of in a luxury vehicle,and I will most definatly own one ,or two, of my own. From the polised grill ,to the bumper,from the awsome 22″ rims to the roof,from the gorgeous two tone leather interior,to the suicide doors… This car is FLAWLESS…In my hometown of Memphis,TN this is what we call a “pimpin ass ride”,that EVERY baller should have,black, or ,white,red,yellow, or purple. The true lovers of luxury should be ecstatic on the coming of “The Imperial.” This is not just a car….its a STATEMENT!!!!!!!!!! Great Job Chrysler!!!!!!! Stay fearless!!!!!!!

01/24, 3:03 PM

posted by:

Alfred Arenivas

Chrysler build this car ASAP!! But make it affordable, between 30’s and 60 k . Don’t over price it let the poo r man be able to ride like a prince. BUILD IT PLEASE, I already have the 300c. Put it into production, but don’t forget to make it affordable. Haters stop hating!

01/26, 12:13 AM

posted by:

Mopargirl65

just another BEAUTIFUL thing built by Chrysler!

01/26, 6:05 PM

posted by:

Jessica Giancola

Anyone who has an eye for beauty and class must LOVE this car. Simply said “sexy…” When is production starting?

01/29, 10:29 PM

posted by:

Mich’ele’ Val’lien

This is truly a work of art. It’s sleek, sexy line is definitely a show stopper. I could see myself in one of these in an alpine white or midnight black. I want one and would love to know the price of this gorgeous luxury machine. It’s beautiful and Chrysler has done themselves proud with this concept. Please, please make this so I will be able to sport this in the Dallas area. I predict all of the big time Bishops, Pastors and Ministers here in our Metroplex will be in line for one. I don’t see why not, it’s truly heaven sent. :-)

01/30, 4:25 PM

posted by:

keith graham

This car is awesome.But lets stick with what it’s really going to boil down to.Will the average working man be able to afford it. Average meaning 45,000 to 50,000 a year??

01/31, 4:24 PM

posted by:

DAVID WEISS

THE CAR IS NICE. BUT ITS NOT A RR. THE PRICE SHOULD BE AROUND 45,000.00 .ANOTHER PROBLEM IF THE BACK SEAT WILL NOT ACCOMODATE 3 PASSENGERS THEN IT WILL LOOSE ALOT OF SALES. MOST FAMILIES HAS 2 OR 3 KIDS.I WOULD CONSIDER BUYING ONE ONLY IF IT HAD ROOM IN THE BACK FOR 3 PEOPLE.
DAVID WEISS / BROOKLYN NEW YORK

01/31, 4:34 PM

posted by:

DAVID WEISS

THE PERSON THAT WILL PURCHASE THIS CAR HAS TO BE AWARE IF ITS TO LONG IT WILL NOT FIT IN THE GARAGE. TO PURCHASE A CAR LIKE THIS IT HAS TO KEPT IN A GARAGE.
THE LENGTH OF THE CAR IS 216″ LONG. THE AVERAGE GARAGE IS 200″205″ LONG. I KNOW WHEN I GET HOME TONIGHT I WILL MEASURE THE LENGTH OF MY GARAGE.

THEY SHOULD OFFER 2 OPTIONS FOR THE BACK SEAT.
————————————————
OPTION A. WITH CENTER CONSOLE.
OPTION B. WITHOUT THE CENTER CONSOLE.

MOST FAMILIES WILL NOT PURCHASE THIS CAR IF THIER IS NO ROOM FOR 3 PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEAT.
I KNOW I WOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER IT.

ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT OPTION.
THE SEATS TO BE FLAT, NOT CURVED. PEOPLE LIKE TO SEAT ON A FLAT SURFACE NOT CURVED SURFACE.

THIS IS MY SUGGESTION , THE CAR HAS POTENTIAL THATS FOR SURE, BUT IT MOST GIVE THE CUSTOMER WHAT THEY WANT. NOT WHAT CHRYSLER WANTS TO BUILD.

DAVID WEISS / BROOKLYN NEW YORK.

02/04, 10:17 PM

posted by:

joe lukasiewicz

If this auto is around 40-45k and rides and handles its a perfect road car for the older baby boomers, doesn’t need room for three in the back seat! lol If they want room for the kids buy a mini van.

02/07, 9:26 AM

posted by:

Bernard Brisbane

This is a “ME” car. I got to have one of these when it hits the streets. I’m wanting to know if there is a set price on it yet? I need to step my game up and this is the way to do it. My wife loves it and when she says that she loves it, it’s a keeper!!

02/10, 6:46 PM

posted by:

Pamila G. Price

Please build this car, I would love to have one.Iwas going to purchase the 300C, but I will wait on the Imperial. I hope that it be in the price range as the 300C. Please Email me when something comes up. Thank you,Pamila Price Flint,MI. 48504

02/10, 11:55 PM

posted by:

Neil Robinson

This car is absolutely fabulous. I feel for the other American carmakers. Over the last several years Chrysler has been kicking butt and taking no names. This is the average to above average working man’s dream. I just hope that young black American males don’t start doing car things to look like the rapper and athlete. This car has that look of success and wealth. Great Job

02/26, 6:09 PM

posted by:

brenda lee

I love this vehicle!!!

02/27, 12:15 PM

posted by:

Gerald Griffin

This ride is really fly, I have alot of respect for it. I hope it comes out!!
GOT TO HAVE ONE!!!!!

02/27, 6:51 PM

posted by:

keshia thompson

I love this car and I hope that you will offer or have a good deal on First Time Buyers and Trade-ins on the old 300’s. My husban and I would like to buy His and Hers of this car, so when and where can we sign up for our?

The Thompsons

03/01, 9:41 AM

posted by:

James

I have reviewed this concept on the Detroit show page and hte Chrysler site, I htink it is a great concept competing with the best of luxury models. I am definitley interested in this coach.

03/01, 11:32 PM

posted by:

Justin Rakestraw

This is by far the most impressive luxury sedan I have seen in years. Even the 300c itself is vastly overshadowed by this car. If you don’t like it so what. A few million people will. I am sure I will purchase it and I pray it’s affordable. Why pay $100k for a Benz or Bimmer when you can have this for $60K. Congratulations are in order to Chrysler.

03/03, 12:26 AM

posted by:

Quivier

ufipn uitpraarl

03/05, 11:49 AM

posted by:

Blake

The imperial is almost as nice as a rolls royce phantom. I mean this car is ultimate, i would say that the price range for a beautiful car like that would be between 50 and 60 grand. i still can’t beleive that chrysler has pulled a car like this off, it’s imcredible

03/06, 8:29 PM

posted by:

SHARON BENNETT

I’LL TRADE IN MY 2005 LAVA RED CHRYSLER 300 ON 22′S AND CUSTOM GRILL, DUB EDITION, FOR THE IMPERIAL HOW!!!!

03/07, 1:30 PM

posted by:

ed

I am hoping that it is priced at around 25K so I can buy one.

03/09, 9:10 PM

posted by:

Christian

MAn!!!!!!! This thing if freaking HOTT.. BUild IT! Build it!! That is all that I have to say about that.

03/10, 1:15 PM

posted by:

james dumas

You have really out done your self I just love this car.

03/11, 12:19 PM

posted by:

Robert S

Tere was a time that the auto writers were beating up Chyrsler when Mercedes became a part of this company, they were worried that Chyrsler would go by the way side and continue to build crap cars like the past, because MErcedes wouldn’t care about Chyrsler.
I have been selling Chyrsler for more than 20 years, now is the first time in 20 years that I sell one of the most popular cars built. Mercedes has a lot to do with this, it has been the biggest blessing to have them on board, Chrysler takes chances Ford and GM refuse to take. All the cars they have made prove this, the PT, Pacifica, Liberty The 300 the Challenger concept which will go into production and now the Imperial.Ford and GM better wake up because Chrysler is Kicking butt.
Daimler / Chrysler what a marriage this has turned out to be, me and my pay check hope the continue to be very happy together for many many years to come..

03/12, 11:43 AM

posted by:

Carrie

I love the car. It is absolutley beautiful. I own a 300 now and would consider the Imperial but only if it had a three passenger seating in the back. Two will not work.

03/13, 11:48 PM

posted by:

ALFREDA CROWDER

WHEN IS IT COMEING I WILL LIKEOUT.SEND ME A BOOK..MY P.O.BOX IS 244 GREENWOOD MO. 64034.

03/15, 12:19 PM

posted by:

Shaun D.

It’s a nice car and it look like a rolls royce. Sad to say it’s only being built for the high-class people. It’ll be on some rappers video soon, with some 2-tone paint and a rim on it. Something to dream about!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03/18, 1:02 AM

posted by:

Corey H

THIS CAR IS HOT I GOTTA BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO HAVE WHEN RELEASED ON THE MARKET. I NEED A BROCHURE AND EVERYTHING THAT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE IM FROM THE A AND WE DRIVE BIG CARS PLAYA.

03/18, 1:49 PM

posted by:

Dj Cashay

Build car but price it for 30′k to 50′k Im in the Army and we would love to get something back from the world thank’s. Plus let the Army get a discount Please………

03/18, 3:43 PM

posted by:

victor gonzon

They just keep getting better.

03/18, 3:47 PM

posted by:

victor gonzon

when is somebody going to invent the front brakelight

03/20, 10:18 PM

posted by:

Allan Barber

I have loved cars for years, all kinds! I am 46 years old and have owned 30 some cars of all makes and models.
I never loved a Chrysler until I saw this Imperial! When
will we see this model in production?

03/20, 10:22 PM

posted by:

Allan Barber

Why isn’t the grill lines vertical like the Rolls? I would put an after market vertical grill on it if I owned one.

03/24, 8:42 AM

posted by:

Chris

I love to see it hit the road,I love Chrysler Vehicles maybe not so much the PT loser or soccer mom Town & Country Mini Van but definately the New Yorker 300 Letter series cars and Concordes and LHS and so on and so forth,It would be awesome if they brought back the Imperial hell bring back the New Yorker model too

03/25, 1:43 AM

posted by:

holmes

when is it coming an how much, dats it.

03/27, 11:32 PM

posted by:

derrick

what will the price be on the chrysler imperial.

03/29, 9:13 PM

posted by:

Brandon

I think the Chrysler imperial is awesome but i need to know something when does it come out i am definetly going to buy it. Please e-mail me back on the e-mail address provided my e-mail address anyway is eminemman401@netscape.net Thanks A lot

Brandon

04/01, 2:08 AM

posted by:

Nick Day

Bought my wife a 300, the month it came out and I’m now ready for this one. Good job build it soon. I’ll buy it.
Nick Day

04/03, 1:36 PM

posted by:

Donfuy2

Powerful looking but at the same time classy. i’d like if they build that car

04/05, 5:29 PM

posted by:

Darnell

seen it at the auto show,the people talking trash must be ford or gm owners this car is smoking.like wow.when info comes in seen it to darnellbmc@aol.com own 06 charger 04 durango nothing like dcx.another winner along with the 300c charger and everything esle coming down the pipe.looks lie dcx will be buying more car companies.maybe ford and gm

04/07, 9:41 AM

posted by:

Geo

OOOOOO SNAP this car is so hot i have the 300c i love it to but i wouldn’t mind trading it with this imperial what have you done to me chrysler!!!!! built it NOW lol but just make it affordable you know 45k 55k it’s ok i guess anyways BUILT IT ;0(

04/08, 5:35 PM

posted by:

Kenneth A. Samuel

I miss my “boats”. I use to love the Imperials, Fifth Aves, New Yorkers and Le Barons from 73 to 78. It’s about time Chrysler woke up and brought back the original luxury cars. I love this Imperial concept. I hope the pricing be reasonable and the colors be funky. This is 2006, so a lot of young people that missed the wave of big cars back in the 70’s can now cash in on some auto history. I hope Chrysler reissue the Dart. It would be sweet as a roadster to compete with the Saturn Sky and the Solstice.

04/12, 6:30 PM

posted by:

Dr. Carman S. Clark

I will be in the market for purchasing a luxury car in September. My heart was set on the mid-sized model Mercedes Benz…until my brother showed me a picture of the 2007 Chrysler Imperial. Although your engineers have always designed beautiful cars, every American-made car I have ever owned, all 4 of them, has broken down prematurely or have had engine problems. I am so impressed with the unbelivable design of the Imperial that I am seriously considering purchasing this car when it becomes available. Please let me know when this model will be coming on the market.

04/15, 9:00 PM

posted by:

A.E. Striebel

Chrysler is back on my list with the Imperial, my suggestions on the car would be add a 6-passenger version as an option, I would also like to see whitewall tires as an option on this Imperial.

04/18, 11:16 AM

posted by:

S.D.Chandler

I LOVE this car! I will buy one when they become available.

04/18, 3:24 PM

posted by:

latrice

when do the imperial hit the market? and how much are they?

04/18, 8:33 PM

posted by:

StanFord

Odd proportions if you ask me..

Looks like a ‘ghettoized’ Phantom except for the lack of 24s..

04/23, 5:08 PM

posted by:

Bigpeeler

I just puked a little bit in my throat.

04/23, 7:59 PM

posted by:

Ken Wettour

I am in the market for a luxury automobile. I have had a Continental, Sedan De Ville and an Eldorado in the past. This Imperial concept intrigues me so much that I am going to put my purchase on hold. I have been looking at the Cadillac DTS and the Lexus LS 430. I like the style of the 300C but feel it is does not have as plush an interior as I would like in a luxury car. I do not see the need to add the suicide doors nor increase the size 17 inches over the 300. I think Chrysler has a great idea here in coming out with a distinctive car. I would like to be notified when the Imperial release is anticipated.

04/26, 4:22 PM

posted by:

Byblik

OOO god!!!cheep RR Fantom but looking more ugly

04/27, 2:11 PM

posted by:

Sidney WIlliams

I really love this car. I wanted a 300, but after seeing the imperial i decided to wait. I really hope you guys go forth with the plan to build them. I really would love to own one the look exactly like the model you are promoting, but i want mine to seat 3 in the back.

04/28, 4:55 PM

posted by:

Mattie Brown

I would like to be the first person in Laurel Mississippi to own this car. When can I get my hands on a Brown one? The sooner the better

04/28, 5:08 PM

posted by:

Keesha’ Mother

I can just see my daughter Lakeesha in this car when she graduates from Jackson State University in May, 2006. Then again, I think I might just give her the Jaguar I recently purchased and take the Imperial for me. It is as she would say, “OFF THE CHAIN” BIG BABY!.

04/29, 2:16 AM

posted by:

C Steed

My wife and I really like this car. Very interested in purchasing this car the day it hits the market. Please email price and release date for the Imperial.

04/29, 10:56 PM

posted by:

Louis Friend

If Chrysler builds this vehicle, it will be in every rapper’s video aired on MTV. This thing is a homey’s delight!

05/01, 5:11 PM

posted by:

Patrick

pretty damn ugly. i also think it’ll cause some brand confusion if it is sold alongside the chrysler 300, as the imperial doesnt really appear to be that much more upscale than it, and it looks similar. also, the interior i know is trying to be all “show car-esque”, but i think its obvious that purple and turquoise and brown look like **** together. it might be an interesting addition to the market, but i doubt it’ll steal anybody away from their cadillac dts’s, it’ll only steal people away from their chrysler 300’s , which defeats the purpose.

05/02, 5:07 AM

posted by:

DCXEngineer

http://srtmopar.com/viewtopic.php?p=3962#3962 for more info.

Expecting about 5-7K depending upon options above the current 300 ‘C’

05/05, 6:05 PM

posted by:

j l setzer

IT IS A DREAM CAR. I WANT THE FIRST ONE.

05/06, 3:14 PM

posted by:

Howard Lofland

This comment is for anyone who feel that this car should be priced between $40k and $60k you obviously must be nuts a car of this caliber is worth so much more than you people say it should. People buy BMW, Cadilacs, Benz, and all other luxury cars and spend $70k and above on them so why can’t Chrysler come out with a very expensive car? Do you want to know why, because all you middle class people who are driving 300’s, charger’s and etc. can afford a luxury car without spending a ton of money on it, but thats not fair to the rich people who have the money to spend on such a car that fit them that everyone can afford. So for all you underachievers I hope Chrysler do price the Imperial low so everyone on your street can have one with you. Maybe you all can form a Imperial car club yeah that will be great! For Chrysler: the car is just stunning I fell in loved with it the first time I saw it I feel that the car is worth so much more than these a*#holes say it is!

05/07, 7:35 PM

posted by:

Cponto

Look’s like the designers were inspired by Bently.

05/08, 12:46 AM

posted by:

Carolyn

I’ve been waiting for the date to purchase this car. I have a 300, wish I had waited. But as soon as the Imperial can be purchased I’ve got one. Hope the price is right. Please let me be first to purchase one!!

05/08, 10:27 AM

posted by:

Paul J. Regan

I love this motor car and will wait until you build it before buying another Lincoln or my wife another Hummer. I love the style and the interior, and mydad always had a Imperial. Go for it!!!!

05/10, 4:19 PM

posted by:

TY Burke

I’m READY to BUY ONE NOW!!!!!!!

05/12, 9:55 AM

posted by:

Ryan

Looks like the Kia Amanti of Phantoms if you ask me

05/13, 2:07 PM

posted by:

Diva Divine

I love my 300C but once I saw this I just had to upgrade to this one. I have to have it and I am sure that many other people will feel the same way. I need to know when this car will be on the market and at what price?

05/13, 2:59 PM

posted by:

Addie Maclin

Very nice car. what is the price of the chrysler imperial concept?

05/15, 4:58 PM

posted by:

Jerome

BUILD IT! BUILD IT! BUILD IT! I dont care if I can afford it I just want to see one.

05/18, 4:58 AM

posted by:

Dan

Hahaha my garage 240″ long. Buit it!!! I buy it!!!

05/18, 9:44 AM

posted by:

John

Please build this. Please! This is not ugly. Different, yes. But it is a beauty!

05/18, 11:17 PM

posted by:

Anonymous

tightest car ive ever seen! hands down!

05/22, 2:38 PM

posted by:

Shannon

CALL IT UGLY IF YOU WANNA. THIS CAR DESERVES TEN GOLD STARS PLUS…. AS SOON AS THEY SAY START PRODUCTION, I’LL SAY START MY ENGINE BECAUSE I AM GETTING ONE. THIS CAR IS FINE. CHOOLATE BRONZE FOR CHOCOLATE BROTHER ;-)

05/25, 4:24 PM

posted by:

David Dawkins

This car is COLD BLOODED!

05/27, 2:06 AM

posted by:

mrjayrcox

truly unbelievable that so many people are unimaginative in their criticism of innovative and retro/foward thinking design. conceptually this car is stunning. edgy. suave. the debate over the beauty and suppleness of this design is similiar to the debate over which breasts are better, ie., implants or natural, if you truly love breasts, you can appreciate both, it makes no difference as long as you are able to get your hands on one. similiarly if you can appreciate luxury, beauty, class, presence, and drop dead gorgeous good looks, you will not need to apologize for owning this car. thank god for clean, respectful, bodacious design.

05/27, 2:34 AM

posted by:

M

THIS CAR IS SO F@*KING UGLY I JUST PUKED IN MY THROATE! ITS TOOOO BOXY AND THE GRILL IS GROTESQUE! THE CAR LOOKS OVER WEIGHT!

WHY CHRYSLER ARE YOU REPLACEING YOU NICE CONCORDS AND SEBRINGS WITH PIMP-ESQUE TRASH!!!!!!!!!

05/29, 7:21 PM

posted by:

N2mustaches

I can appreciate luxury, beauty, class, presence, and drop dead gorgeous good looks, so I’m getting an Audi

05/29, 8:48 PM

posted by:

mrjayrcox

i already own an audi, wish i already owned this beautiful machine…pimpesque et al

05/30, 9:00 AM

posted by:

Anonymous

I do’t believe anyone who finds an audi beautiful, sophisticated and classy would look twice at this lumpen pile of high depreciating metal. Copying a Rolls Royce doesn’t mean the end result will be classy. This car has poor proportions, poor details and zero panache. The valet parkers at spago or the bel air country club would wet themselves laughing if you turned up in this thing and expected to be taken seriously.

05/30, 9:02 AM

posted by:

Anonymous

Three words that should consign this concept to the garbage can where it belongs:

CADILLAC SIXTEEN CONCEPT

05/30, 12:24 PM

posted by:

Darren Shelton

This concept really makes a 300c owner smile, my silver 300 on 22’s is just waiting to be traded in build it and we will buy! Dont wait any longer chrysler!!!

05/30, 12:36 PM

posted by:

Britney Spears

Hi all you CHrysler employees writin’ all the good stuff (Coz not even a mutha could love this car)Just writin’ in to say I trust George W Bush and that 60K is much better spent on this than on a Mercedes or BMW, i do believe it I do, really

05/30, 12:49 PM

posted by:

Kevin Federline

I’m trying to imagine what this looks like with different colored doors and the rooflining hanging down and rusty bodywork full of dents, and thats in 4 years time when this is the choice set of wheels for trailer trash everywhere. Does it come with a velour finish bench seat?

05/30, 1:43 PM

posted by:

Britney Spears

Hey i just realised i can get a the same technology with a better badge than the Chrysler 300C if I buy a second hand E Class Mercedes. The interior is way better built too

05/31, 3:52 PM

posted by:

J.T.

BUILD IT!!!!!! I think it will be a great seller for the upper executives and a good way to put money back into the U. S. Once again, BUILD IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

06/04, 8:20 PM

posted by:

paul

NASTY !!!! WITH SWEETNESS, I WILL CHOSE THE IMPERIAL OVER AN ROLLS. I AM LOOKING FORWARD GOING TO MEETING, DINNERS, OFFICE IN IMPERIAL STYLE.

Mr. Paul C. Dawkins
Senior Vice Pres.

Tacoma, WA

06/05, 11:10 AM

posted by:

paul

YOUR LATE !!!! SHOULD OF BEEN BUILT.

Does the back seats recline aswell are they heated with Lumbar support?

Paul Dawkins
Tacoma, WA

06/05, 1:47 PM

posted by:

President of USA

Paul you are so transparent. “SHOULD OF BEEN BUILT” lol lol lol “AN ROLLS” pml pml “Senior Vice Pres” does anyone have a mop to hand lol lol lol

06/05, 6:03 PM

posted by:

Joe Gunn

Excellent design! I would place an order today if a dealer could take it. Keep up the great design work and excellent technology applications. JG

06/08, 10:58 AM

posted by:

Gordon Lewis

Loved the 300 as a concept car – saw it at Barrett- Jackson show; said I’d buy it if you brought it in at 50-70K. In production thte price point was too low fro my needs. That said, I hope you produce the Imperial. It looks great and I would consider leaving Jaguar for it.

06/10, 12:12 AM

posted by:

Vactronia Russell

I would like to purchase this car. I think it is one of the best designed cars Chrysler has ever designed. I am a 300C owner, when I first seen the Chrysler 300C, I was blown out of the water. Now that I have seen the new Chrysler Imperial, I am totally blown out of the water. If the car is to hit the market, I am sure I would be the first one at the dealership purchasing one. I hope that Chryler manufacturers are working on making this car their best production ever. I am sure they are not going to let their customers down. God Bless and Good Luck Chrysler Family Members.

06/11, 6:50 AM

posted by:

chucky

WTF? This car is nothing else than a cheap and lousy copy of the “Rolls Royce Phantom”. The Design is terrible, but what do I expect? American cars looks bad, so what? There are only some american cars which are nice: p.e. dodge viper, all the muscle-cars, GT40, hmm… I don´t know more cars which are nice ;) In comparison to the 300C this car sucks. But maybe I´m spoiled, because in my neighbourhood, there are the nicest cars ever, p.e. Enzo, Quattroporte, Continentel GT, many BMW and Mercedes and so on and all this nice cars are European ones. So in Europe there are the nicest cars ever:

06/21, 9:58 PM

posted by:

Marqui J

This car is MUST HAVE. Everything about it say’s class, the steering wheel concept is on point, and it’s overall stance just grabs attention… and it’s available with a hemi? DCX you gotta put this into production.

06/22, 1:47 PM

posted by:

LUCIOUS L MCCRAY

WHEN MAY I PLACE AN ORDER?

06/23, 1:39 PM

posted by:

Abraham Edwards JR.

I have sold both of my vehicles in aticipation of being one of the first to own this car. I was going to get a 300C but they are all over the place if you make this car affordable I guarantee you will not be able to keep them on the showroom floors. Forget all of the nonsense and the idiots out there calling this car ugly they are nuts. If you do not build this car you will be depriving the American people of a fresh American Classic,,,forget Rolls Royce.

06/25, 1:53 AM

posted by:

DAVID V.

I absolutely love the look of the car. 22″ standard! Yeah baby!

I’ve been thinking of buying an SRT8. Should I hold off? When will the Imperial be available?

Thanks.

06/29, 2:43 AM

posted by:

Charles Milsaps

Love it or hate it, DMX should and will build this car. It may not look just like this and that may be a good thing… but This car is what Chrysler and the American luxury market needs. If for only one reason, it will be a RWD American luxury car. Soon to be the only RWD American Luxury car. Cadillac is slowing coming back to RWD, but no one is chopping up STS’s yet. Lincoln is dropping the town car, or replacing it with a FWD Volvo based varient. If you’re not following me yet, wait till you see these imperials about 4-10 feet longer taking up the slack where Cadillac and Lincoln left the livery service sector high and dry. I’m ready to order a small a fleet of these money makers ASAP. Hurry up Chrysler, let’s go.

06/29, 10:15 AM

posted by:

Brandon

Beautiful car, the only problem would be the back seat. Without three passenger seating, a family of five can forget about it. By the time one of them turn eighteen, there will be something else. Make it an option. Chrysler needs to put this one on the line today!

07/03, 2:03 AM

posted by:

Jakia McCurty

Can you please send me a price range on this car if I wanted to rent it in 2007 for prom please and how much it will cost to rent the car.
Thank you

07/04, 9:55 AM

posted by:

michelle franklin

chrysler…this is the start of the new day…drop it like it’s hot!!!!!!
other company’s are hating on you but you are going to be the biggest in the industry …lets do it!

07/05, 5:28 AM

posted by:

JOHNNY X

THIS CHRYSLER FLAGSHIP IS THE CAR . CAN I RENT ONE THE HIGHEST ONE .MATTER OF FACT IWANT TO BUY ONE.
WHO EVER? EVER? EVER? MADE THAT CAR YOU OUT DID YOUR -
SELF WITH IT. CAN YOU GIVE ME ONE FOR FREE PLEASE.
I WANT A ROMANTIC DATE WITH THIS CAR PLEASE LET THAT DATE COME TRUE. AND I WANT MY CAR COLOR MIDNIGHT BLUE OR MONEY GREEN THANK YOU. EVERY CAR DELIERSHIP SHOULD PUT THIS CAR ON THERE LOT NNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW? NOW? WHEN THAT CAR COMES OUT YOU BETTER LOOK FOR A MAN NAME JOHNNY CAUSE IM GONNA “SAY BABY? BABY? BABY? IV GOT THE IMERIAL FLAGSHIP” MANY OF TIMES SO LOOOOOK OOOOOOOOUUUUUTTT?
PEOPLE.

CHICAGO JOHNNY X

07/10, 11:56 AM

posted by:

ron k

I never thought I would ever by a Chrysler or any American made car, but the Imperial just might change my mind.

07/10, 12:21 PM

posted by:

your momma

make this car affordable, so i wont have to move back in with my mom.

07/17, 8:46 AM

posted by:

Snoop Dogg

Chrysler send me one tommorow homey!

07/17, 4:48 PM

posted by:

jay

what will be tha askin price for the imperail an fully loaded price ?

07/22, 4:13 PM

posted by:

Triandos Pope

This is my dream car. Please put this car in rotation Chrysler, I’m a 300C owner now and I’ll be one of the first owners of this poor man’s Phantom. So, as I said before please put this one in rotation for the year of 2008,but I’m willing to purchase in the year 2007. HOPE TO BE DRIVING THIS ONE IN THE YEAR OF 2007.

07/23, 9:40 PM

posted by:

Srivatsa

Behold! The 2007 Chrysler Phantom!
Ah Well, that’s what it looks like anyway, I mean what were our DaimlerChrysler mates thinkin’, dunny rippin’ off the Poms for!?!?!?

07/31, 12:54 PM

posted by:

Big Don

I drive a 300 right now and I’m ready to tread it in on my NEW Imperial.

07/31, 12:57 PM

posted by:

Big Don

I am holding my money 4 my IMPERIAL nOW Now!!!!!

08/01, 3:26 AM

posted by:

Scotty

Build it, and they will come. I’ll be first in line.

08/02, 5:56 PM

posted by:

anthony dorsey

IM LOVING THIS CAR I WAS WONDERING WHEN IS THE EXPECTED DATE FOR THE CAR TO BE LAUNCHED AND WHEN CAN ORDERS BE PLACED

08/10, 10:48 AM

posted by:

jerome huffman

i would like 4 u to send me somemore info. possiably a borchure.

08/12, 2:58 AM

posted by:

J WYCHE

The imperial is awesome. Please build this car asap.
No other American car can come close. The Imperial
is in a class with the $100,000 benz and bmw’s.

08/12, 8:14 AM

posted by:

Preston

To all the dealers in Louisiana, if you are interested in a definite sale, contact me when this car is released. My wife is a Caddy lover ( because I made her One) and now she wants this car too,^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^; So if any of you sales people are reading and you know when I can place my order, I would be honored to advertise this beauty.(ledetpreston@yahoo.com)ATTENTION CAR SALESMAN OR WOMAN!

08/13, 11:19 AM

posted by:

Andrew

Nice, looks a little like a rolls royce

08/14, 11:05 PM

posted by:

Kyle

I like the idea…looks like a sure competitor to rolls royce

08/18, 7:13 PM

posted by:

Dorothea

This car is all that and a bag of chips! My children are all grown up now and this is the type of car for me. From the outside to the inside it is a dream car. I used to like the 300c, but this car is Imperial it has the right name for the right car. And the haters out there need to stop hating. Chryler you did your thing on this car. Keep up the good work and don’t just make this a concept this should be in the works in 2007. If you build it they will buy. And it will be featured in many videos so build it! And just a note for the haters, stop hating and come up with a car that better. As they say in the old days ” put up or shut up”.

08/19, 12:25 AM

posted by:

hizballa

ohhhhhh myyyyyyyyy alaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

08/19, 8:45 PM

posted by:

amber shepard

i want it!!! i been to the chrysler place 2 times. i plan on buying mine cash!!! cash!!! yes cash!!!! for all you haters! CASH!!!!!!

08/21, 5:36 PM

posted by:

amber shepard

please build it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08/25, 3:03 AM

posted by:

Tuscani Order

In my opinion, an absolute shocker ! I recall many Imperial’s of the past with great fondness, in particular the two door, bustle back Imperial of the early 1980s. But this is design overkill, the drugs have seriously kicked in and the effect is not good, not good at all.

The 300C, now on sale here in Australia and doing well, is a stunner that commands to be noticed and so it should be, it’s hot. This Imperial concept is just a rape job of a Rolls, a 300C an old Cadillac Seville, an ugly and overpriced Maybach and a box of foil Christmas deorations.

As someone in an earlier post said, the designers simply need to “relax, just relax”. Just classic design simplicity thank you.

08/27, 8:08 PM

posted by:

RudyB.

IF YOU BUILD IT WE WILL COME. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS VEHICLE OFFERED WITH THE 6.1L HEMI!

09/02, 11:15 AM

posted by:

THA BOSS

When is it gonna come out and how much anybody know?

11/06, 12:59 PM

posted by:

moogleii

Looks pretty stately. I like.

11/06, 6:39 PM

posted by:

1c3d0g

I love it. Just build it Chrysler!

12/31, 7:19 PM

posted by:

shoblime

Well the color says it all…

T U R D

03/04, 1:18 AM

posted by:

hlpler

I have been waiting for this new Chrysler Imperial every since they stopped building them. I owned a 1975 2 door Chrysler Imperial with the loose cushion seats that Recardio Montalban talked about. Pure luury and a lot of people did not know what it was and had never seen one. It was a perfect car and i put almost 300,000 miles on it and it still ran when i got rid of it. If i had not lost my job at the time, i would have kept it as a classic. I like the 1968 Chrysler Imperials especially the convertables with all the lights on the rear. I would have taken the rear lights from the 1968 Imperial and put them on this concept. I will buy this car and would like to have more info.

03/09, 11:00 PM

posted by:

Heart64

I like the back end its pretty nice

 
 
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