The Chrysler Imperial Concept’s power comes from a Hemi V8, in this application providing 340 horsepower and 390 lb.-ft. of torque from 5.7 liters of displacement. A five-speed automatic transmission drives the rear wheels, and Chrysler says the Imperial Concept can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds on the way to a top speed of 160 mph.
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About Sue Mead Sue Mead works as a photojournalist and features writer for more than two dozen publications. She has written for Parade, Popular Science, Open Road, the Road & Track Buyers Guide, Men's Journal, Popular Mechanics and Diversion and she has worked as an auto editor for CNN/fn. Sue has co-driven in two of the world's toughest off-road races, the Baja 1000 and the Paris-Dakar Raid. She attended four Camel Trophy adventures for Land Rover North America and has participated in several long-distance adventure drives. She recently completed her first book, "Monster Trucks and Tractors" published by Chelsea House. Sue lives in New England.