Chrysler CD
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 Chrysler Series CD Cabriolet (1931)
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| Series CD | |
| Production period: | 1931-1932 |
| Class : | Upper class |
| Body versions : | Phaeton , Roadster , Sedan , Coupé , Cabriolet |
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Petrol engines : 4.0-4.3 liters (59-65 kW) |
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| successor | Chrysler CP |
The Chrysler Series CD was a car of the luxury class , the Chrysler in Detroit produced in model years 1931 and 1932nd It was the brand's first eight-cylinder car and was also added to the eight-cylinder Imperial Series CG for the first time that year .
The car had a side-controlled 8-cylinder in-line engine with 3938 cm³ displacement, which delivered 80 bhp (59 kW) power. In January 1931, a second series with a larger engine replaced the cars produced since July 1930. This engine had a displacement of 4274 cc and developed 88 bhp (65 kW). The rear wheels were driven via a single-disc dry clutch and a four-speed gearbox with center shift. All four wheels were hydraulically braked as standard. Like the Imperial, the CD series was equipped with spoked wheels. The bodies had a V-shaped grille sloping backwards and were inspired by the Cord L-29 .
This model series was also built in the 1932 model year, which began in July 1931. A total of 14,355 copies were made. In January 1932 the series CP appeared as a successor .
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source
- Beverly R. Kimes, Henry A. Clark: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 . Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .