The Biggest Engine in a Street Legal Car
The biggest engine ever installed in a street legal car is the 13.6-liter (830 cu in) V12 found in the 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown. This massive engine produced 725 horsepower (541 kW) and 790 lb-ft (1,075 N·m) of torque. It was only available for one year, and only about 200 cars were produced with it.
The Imperial Crown was Chrysler’s flagship model, and it was designed to compete with the Cadillac Fleetwood and the Lincoln Continental. The car was huge, weighing over 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg). It was also very expensive, with a base price of over $10,000 (equivalent to about $80,000 in today’s money).
The 13.6-liter V12 was the largest engine ever produced by Chrysler. It was based on the 7.2-liter V8 that was used in the Chrysler 300. The V12 was designed to provide smooth, effortless power, and it was said to be able to accelerate the Imperial Crown from 0 to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds.
The 1966 Chrysler Imperial Crown with the 13.6-liter V12 is a rare and impressive car. It is a testament to the engineering prowess of Chrysler, and it is a reminder of a time when American cars were truly big and powerful.
Other Cars with Big Engines
The 13.6-liter V12 in the Chrysler Imperial Crown is not the only big engine that has been installed in a street legal car. Here are a few other examples:
- 12.7-liter V16 in the 1931 Cadillac V16
- 11.3-liter V8 in the 1981 Cadillac Eldorado
- 10.5-liter V8 in the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
- 9.5-liter V8 in the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429
- 8.3-liter V8 in the 1974 GMC Motorhome
These are just a few examples of the many big engines that have been installed in street legal cars over the years. These engines are a reminder of a time when American cars were truly big and powerful.
