Quick answer
The 1993 Chrysler Imperial, the latest model year on record, is 203.1″ long, 68.9″ wide and 55.1″ tall on a 109.4″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,569 lb. At 16.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Chrysler Imperial generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1975: the new car was 3.2″ longer and 245 lb heavier than the 1971–1974 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1974 | 229.5″ | 79.1″ | 55.9″ | 127.2″ | 4,960 lb |
| 1975 | 232.7″ | 79.5″ | 54.3″ | 124″ | 5,205 lb |
| 1981–1982 | 213.4″ | 72.8″ | 53.1″ | 112.6″ | 3,964 lb |
| 1990–1993 | 203.1″ | 68.9″ | 55.1″ | 109.4″ | 3,569 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Imperial year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 203.1″ | 68.9″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 1992 | 203.1″ | 68.9″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 1991 | 203.1″ | 68.9″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 203.1″ | 68.9″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 213.4″ | 73.6″ | 112.6″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 213.4″ | 72.8″ | 112.6″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 232.7″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 231.1″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 235.4″ | 79.5″ | 127.2″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 229.5″ | 79.5″ | 127.2″ | 1 | |
| 1971 | 229.5″ | 79.1″ | 127.2″ | 1 |
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Imperial fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 16.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 16.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.7 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 603 cars within 10″ of its length, the Imperial is lighter than 84% and narrower than 97%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 92%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 603 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 68.9″ | 75.2″ | −6.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 109.4″ | 117.3″ | −7.9″ |
| Curb weight | 3,569 lb | 4,350 lb | −781 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1993 Imperial bigger than the 1992?
No. The 1993 and 1992 Imperial are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 Imperial model years, 1971 to 1993. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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