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Chrysler Imperial III gallery (1931–1933)

The third generation was a milestone in Chrysler's engineering development with the transition to eight-cylinder engines.

All photos 21 I 2 1926–1928 II 0 1929–1930 III 3 1931–1933 IV 0 1934–1936 V 1 1937–1939 VI 0 1940–1948 VII 0 1949–1954 VIII 3 1955–1956 IX 0 1957–1966 X 0 1967–1968 XI 0 1969–1973 XII 0 1974–1975 XIII 0 1981–1983
chrysler imperial pic #20483 475 x 320 96 CG Imperial — 1931
chrysler imperial pic #20482 475 x 320 91 CG Imperial — 1931
chrysler imperial pic #20478 360 x 232 94 Imperial Phaeton — 1931

Third-generation models featured improved aerodynamics and the introduction of advanced suspension technologies. This period marked the abandonment of six-cylinder engines in favor of smoother and quieter straight-eights, which significantly improved ride quality.