Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform

Perian · 02-28-2006, 09:18 PM

source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109446

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DETROIT — The Chrysler Group is telling suppliers it has a new plan under which its controversial Imperial concept may see production in calendar-year 2010.

The surprise is the donor vehicle that Chrysler wants to use as the foundation for the production Imperial — the next-generation R-Class. Both vehicles, according to suppliers, would likely reach dealerships as 2011 models.

The Imperial concept, unveiled at the Detroit auto show in January, was huge. It rode on an ample 123-inch wheelbase and measured 214 inches long overall — considerably larger than any sedan Chrysler now builds, including the 300C.

The six-passenger R-Class, in comparison, measures 203 inches long, with a wheelbase of 126.6 inches. The current platform can accommodate a wide range of engines, including V6 and V8 diesels, as well as five-, six- and seven-speed automatic transmissions. The chassis is designed for rear- and all-wheel-drive applications.

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86fleet · 02-28-2006, 09:26 PM

Only 203"? the concept was too squished looking; making it shorter will only make it worse.

Quickening · 02-28-2006, 09:26 PM

Mr. Burns · 02-28-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Quickening

i second that. Its a butt ugly car and 2010 would mean itll spoil the olympics for us here in vancouver. The tourists would actually want scenery.

asim · 02-28-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns

i second that. Its a butt ugly car and 2010 would mean itll spoil the olympics for us here in vancouver. The tourists would actually want scenery.

Haha

RWD60 · 02-28-2006, 09:45 PM

why will it be shorter??? it will share a platform with the next generation of a car that is currently 203 inches long... so for one, the R-class may grow, for another, 2 cars on the same platform need not be the same length... if you ever see a Nissan 350Z and the current Infiniti FX45 next to each other you'll see the range of sizes a good platform can have... a 104in wb sports car and a 112in wb SUV, all on one platform. i think DCX can make a 210-220in car from a 203in crossover.

Hudson · 02-28-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Perian

The surprise is the donor vehicle that Chrysler wants to use as the foundation for the production Imperial — the next-generation R-Class. Both vehicles, according to suppliers, would likely reach dealerships as 2011 models.

...or the R-Class will be based on LY.

DuSpinnst · 02-28-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hudson

...or the R-Class will be based on LY.

But is sounds so much better when you say it the other way.

Buick61 · 02-28-2006, 11:22 PM

Perian: If you insist on making your own titles for a thread instead of the one that comes with the article, PLEASE do so tactfully. The article states the Imperial may arrive IN 2010, not 2011 as you put it. Small detail, but if you're reporting the news, that details are cardinal.

Anyway. Chrysler's march up-market seems like it'll continue. The Imperial is a smart move.

vanshmack · 03-01-2006, 02:49 AM

They ought to just name it the Dodge Aztek.

ByTheLake · 03-01-2006, 06:26 AM

I am all for a Chrysler Imperial in the DCX line-up ... just not the one that they showed recently. Quite ugly.

kenman923 · 03-01-2006, 06:50 AM

Let's see if they can sell well.

rmodys · 03-01-2006, 06:59 AM

They need to keep it true to the size of the concept. Either way, I thought it was a really cool concept and I liked the looks of it.

**paul8488** · 03-01-2006, 07:00 AM

Saw more pictures and I think it's awful. Big and brash is one thing, but I see no fluidity to the design at all. Hope they tighten it a bit before they release it.

jlt0x · 03-01-2006, 07:59 AM

The Imperial concept was a lot less-moving than recent studies. DCX has a habit of showing a "questionably" styled concept, but releasing a beautiful production-ready unit. For example, the Chrys 300. It was 1st shown as the Super8 Hemi, which was not a good looking concept, but the foundation of the concept was well received. The 300 & Magnum concepts were then released and they have sales success. The Imperial concept will most-likely look very different when it comes time to start production.

So looking at the Imperial now only says that DCX is planning to make a large near-ultra-luxury sedan using the very adaptable R-class architecture (which underpins the ML, RL, & GL). If used, the Imperial should be a very solid-feeling vehicle that should have people asking, "why M-B didn't make this themselves".

02-28-2006, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
86fleet 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rockville, MD Drives: 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 3,470	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform Only 203"? the concept was too squished looking; making it shorter will only make it worse. __________________ 1986 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham; Without this car I could have been in to rice But then again, all those cars have "fart burners" on them. That "fart burner" ads 5-10HP to your car ;some of those small Hondas can whip a Vett off the line. (from anti-rice.com) So 115hp+10hp=430hp, at least in ricerland

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Quickening 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 5,103	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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RWD60 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clemson SC or Irmo SC Drives: 2 legs and feet... sometimes the bus... Posts: 1,682	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform why will it be shorter??? it will share a platform with the next generation of a car that is currently 203 inches long... so for one, the R-class may grow, for another, 2 cars on the same platform need not be the same length... if you ever see a Nissan 350Z and the current Infiniti FX45 next to each other you'll see the range of sizes a good platform can have... a 104in wb sports car and a 112in wb SUV, all on one platform. i think DCX can make a 210-220in car from a 203in crossover. __________________ Push, dont pull.... cars are only better than carriages if the horses are in the rear!

02-28-2006, 11:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,487	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform Perian: If you insist on making your own titles for a thread instead of the one that comes with the article, PLEASE do so tactfully. The article states the Imperial may arrive IN 2010, not 2011 as you put it. Small detail, but if you're reporting the news, that details are cardinal. Anyway. Chrysler's march up-market seems like it'll continue. The Imperial is a smart move. __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP Last edited by Buick61 : 02-28-2006 at 11:24 PM.

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vanshmack 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: People's Republic of California Drives: 2007 Tahoe LT, 1987 Buick Grand National Posts: 1,378	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform They ought to just name it the Dodge Aztek. __________________ The new American reality where green is the new red. 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 1987 Buick Grand National 1977 Camaro LT: Vortec 4.8/4L80-E Retrofit

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03-01-2006, 06:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
ByTheLake 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Traverse City, MI Drives: '04 Corvette, '08 CTS Posts: 2,695	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform I am all for a Chrysler Imperial in the DCX line-up ... just not the one that they showed recently. Quite ugly.

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kenman923 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2009 Acura TSX Posts: 2,621	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform Let's see if they can sell well.

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rmodys 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,472	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform They need to keep it true to the size of the concept. Either way, I thought it was a really cool concept and I liked the looks of it. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

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paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,251	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform Saw more pictures and I think it's awful. Big and brash is one thing, but I see no fluidity to the design at all. Hope they tighten it a bit before they release it. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

03-01-2006, 07:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
jlt0x 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 598	Re: Edmunds: Chrysler Imperial May Arrive in 2011 On R-Class Platform The Imperial concept was a lot less-moving than recent studies. DCX has a habit of showing a "questionably" styled concept, but releasing a beautiful production-ready unit. For example, the Chrys 300. It was 1st shown as the Super8 Hemi, which was not a good looking concept, but the foundation of the concept was well received. The 300 & Magnum concepts were then released and they have sales success. The Imperial concept will most-likely look very different when it comes time to start production. So looking at the Imperial now only says that DCX is planning to make a large near-ultra-luxury sedan using the very adaptable R-class architecture (which underpins the ML, RL, & GL). If used, the Imperial should be a very solid-feeling vehicle that should have people asking, "why M-B didn't make this themselves".

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