Starting MSRP: NA

Vehicle type: sedan
EPA fuel economy: NA
Available engines:
340-hp, 5.7-liter V-8
Available transmissions:
five-speed automatic

Classic elegance marks return of flagship nameplate
From Chevrolet

Like the great Imperials of Chrysler's storied past, the Imperial concept vehicle is designed as Chrysler's flagship - a luxury sedan that is elegant, provocative and 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 d'Elegance and Falcon to the more recent Chronos and Firepower.

"The Imperial's exterior artfully blends a stately nobility, handcraftsmanship and modern dynamic sculpture and proportion," said 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 6 inches higher than a Chrysler 300 sedan. The roof was pulled rearward to enlarge the cabin as well as create the luxury of length in side view. Passengers sit nearly 7 inches higher.

The front end is dominated by a central upright grille that imparts a stately eminence previously unobtainable in all but the most expensive of imported cars.

At the rear, the circular taillights with floating outer rings combine modern LED lighting with a look evocative of the signature "gun sight" taillights of previous Imperials.

The wide doors can be flung open a la French doors for a dignified entry permitting a dramatic realization of the entire interior.

The four-passenger cabin is two-toned in leather and suede complemented by California burlwood and metallic accents.

Rear passengers can recline their seats while watching different movies, thanks to a console-mounted, dual-view entertainment screen and wireless headsets.