[HMUSN]

The Chrysler Imperial revives a much-abused nameplate from the automaker's past. Built on a stretched Chrysler 300 platform, the Imperial is, of course, Hemi V-8 powered and rear-wheel drive. But the chassis tuning prioritizes ride comfort over handling. Not only is the Imperial nearly a foot and a half longer than the 300, but it's six inches taller as well, for a more upright seating package and greater interior space. The suicide doors and the shape of the side window opening are both a rather blatant ripoff of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. More than a mere flight of fancy, we expect that if the Imperial doesn't elicit too much giggling, Chrysler will add a full-luxury range topper like this to its lineup. Priced in the low $40,000 range, it would go up against the Cadillac DTS and Lincoln Town Car--and to try and extend Chrysler's celebrity cred beyond the 300C if it is ever approved for production, which would probably be in 2009.

2009 Chrysler Imperial - 2008 & 2009 Future Cars Sneak Preview - Automobile Magazine

[mattstang]

i had a 300m it was a turd. then the next year the 300c's came out. as long as they stay away from fwd and transaxles it think they got a good thing going. but since econmoy and gas prices are all screwy shouldnt they just work on building a good little car?

[BWAL09]

i wonder how long it will take an aftermarket company to come out with a "rolls royce phantom" conversion kit lol

[mattstang]

Originally Posted by BWAL09

i wonder how long it will take an aftermarket company to come out with a "rolls royce phantom" conversion kit lol

yea. looks alot like one. think itll have an umbrella int the door

[Altailites]

I think it looks good. Much better than the 300C.