Car : Chrysler CD
Year : 1931
Engine : 8 cylinders in line
Bore and stroke : 85.7 x 127 mm
Cylinder capacity : 5857.6cc
Gears : 4 forward
Brake horse power : 100
Maximum speed : 72 mph
Wheelbase : 10 ft 4 ins (3.14m)
Suspension : front and back : semi-elliptic leaf- springs
Car : Chrysler coup?  50
Year : 1927
Engine : 4 cylinders in line
Bore and stroke : 92.07?104.7mm
Cylinder capacity : 2790 cc
Gears : 3 forward
Brake horse power : 100
Maximum speed : 55 mph
Wheelbase : 8 ft 6 ins (2.59m)
Suspension : front and back : semi-elliptic leaf- springs
The CD dates from 1931. It was inspired by the big 6300 cc Custom Imperial, but had a shorter wheelbase, a less complicated engine (on 5 bearings), a mechanical feed pump, hydraulic brakes, a thermostat for the radiator, and a 4-speed transmission. The CD sold for $1,565. The engine was considered to be under-powered, so the cylinder capacity was increased twice that year, bringing the bhp up from 80 to 100. The four-speed gearbox was abandoned after 1933, in favour of 3 speeds.

In 1934, pursuing his desire for innovation, Chrysler brought out one of his most original, but at the same time most controversial models, the Airflow. The engine was sited between the axles, for increased comfort.
Walter Chrysler died in 1940, leaving behind him the third largest motor manufacturing company in America. Later, together with Ford and General Motors, the company was to become a multi-national, with many factories in Europe.