Humber New Imperial
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Production period: |
1964 to 1967 |
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Body versions: |
saloon/sedan/Pullman limousine |
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Engines: |
Petrol 3.0 litres (94.5 kW) |
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Length: |
187.50 in, 4,762 mm |
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width: |
70 in, 1,778 mm |
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Height: |
59.75 in, 1,518 mm |
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wheelbase: |
110 in, 2,794 mm |
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curb weight: |
3,616 1b, 1,640 kg |
The Humber New Imperial was a luxury car in the 1960s, from the British company Humber and made from 1964 to 1967.
History
In 1964, 10 years later after the previous Humber New Imperial again a new model appeared, a unibody sedan with panoramic windows and tail fins. Basically, it was a Super Snipe Series V that was better equipped with a more luxuriously interior with every possible passenger comfort has been incorporated, like West of England clothor leather upholstery. deep nylon rug. reading lights.Rich walnut finish to facia and panelling. form-contoured for comfort, with individual Fully reclining front seats fitted as standard. front Seats and four padded arm-rests.include heating and ventilating systems, separate switches in each compartment, three cigar lighters, two in the rear compartment,push-button radio and lockable glove boxfor passengers in the rear compartment include two adjuslable reading lamps and two interior lights, two fold-away tables in walnut veneer.cigar lighters. Electrically adjustable rear shock absorbers ensure a restful ride over all terrain. The, 3-litre engine with fully automatic transmission and power-assisted steering provide completely effortless motoring.limousine has adjustable bench-type front seat, leather- trimmed, with sliding glass partition.Optional Accessories .Rear seat headrests; safety belts.
COLOUR SCHEMES
- Maroon with Beige West of England cloth or Fawn leather upholstery.
- Silver Grey Metallic with Grey West of England cloth or Blue/Grey leather uphoistery.
- Royal Blue Metallic with Grey West Of England cloth or Blue/Grey leather upholstery.
- Goodwood Green Metallic with Beige West of England cloth or Fawn leather upholstery.
- Embassy Black with Beige 'West of England cloth or Fawn leather upholstery.
- Embassy Black with Grey West of England cloth.

This had a vinyl roof and a standard Borg-Warner 35 automatic transmission, with hydraulic torque convertor and planetary gears with 3 ratios + reverse. The front suspension was independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar and telescopic dampers,with the rear suspension set had rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers that could be electrically adjustable while running.powerful front disc brakes, door warning lights in edges of all doors, dipping rear view mirror, electrically operated, safety padding to facia, etc,spotlight and foglight.
British coachbuilders Thrupp & Maberly ,whose last vehicle produced was the Humber New Imperial, made the models also for overseas. The new 6-cylinder OHV in-line engine had a displacement of 2965 cc and developed an output of 128.5 bhp (94.5 kW). The top speed of the car is given as 00 mph (161 km/h). In 1967 the model was discontinued without a successor.
PERFORMANCE
- Engine Capacity 180.92 cu in, 2,965 cu cm
- Fuel Consumption 19.9 m/imp gal, 16.6 m/US gal, 14.2 1 x 100 km
- Max Speed 100 mph, 161 km/h
- max power (SAE): 137.5 hp at 5,000 rpm
- max torque (SAE): 167 1b ft, 23 kg m at 2,600 rpm
- max number of engine rpm: 5,600
- specific power: 46.4 hp/l
- power-weight ratio: 26.2 lb/hp, 11.9 kg/hp













