Chrysler New Yorker

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Chrysler New Yorker
Production period: 1939-1996
Class : upper middle class
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Previous model: Chrysler New York Special
Successor: Chrysler Concorde
Chrysler LHS

The Chrysler New Yorker was a car model offered by the US automobile manufacturer Chrysler from 1939 to 1996.

As a rule, the respective upper-class Chrysler model was named with the name New Yorker, with the Chrysler Imperial , which operated under the name Imperial of its own group brand from 1955 to 1975 , and the Chrysler Fifth Avenue .

The name New Yorker was one of the longest-lived model names in US automotive history; it remained in continuous use for almost six decades.

New Yorker, 1939

New York series C23

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Production period: 1939
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines: Petrol engines :
5.3 liters
(96-101 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1603-1674 kg

The first Chrysler New Yorker was the successor to the Imperial -Sondermodells New York Special . Like its sister models Imperial and Saratoga , it rested on a chassis with a 3175 mm wheelbase. As with all Chrysler models of this year, the headlights were integrated into the front fenders for the first time and a wide radiator grille with narrow, vertical chrome bars ("waterfall grille") extended between them. Above this, the engine casing was built up like a ship's bow, which was also provided with two engine hoods hinged in the middle. The rear wheel cutouts were covered. The four available bodies (Coupé, Club-Coupé and Victoria-Coupé with two doors each; Sedan with four doors) were more economical with chrome than the Imperial, but had a better interior than the Saratoga.

Together with the Imperial and Saratoga models, 12,001 copies were made this year.

New Yorker, 1940

New York series C26
1940's Chrysler New York Highlander convertible

1940's Chrysler New York Highlander convertible

Production period: 1940
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines: Gasoline engines :
5.3 liters
(99-105 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1580-1647 kg

Again, the New Yorker shared the chassis, which was extended to 3264 mm, and the more powerful in-line eight-cylinder engines with the Saratoga. However, the Traveler and Highlander models were new with the same technical details. The New Yorker was Chrysler's top model that year (with the exception of the rarely built, large Crown Imperial). In addition to the four body versions from the previous year, there was also a two-door convertible and a “formal” sedan (with a retractable partition between the driver's seat and the rear). The front of the vehicle appeared somewhat smoothed.

Of all four model series, 17,600 copies were built this model year.

New Yorker, 1941-1942

New York series C30 / C36
1941 Chrysler New York convertible

1941 Chrysler New York convertible

Production period: 1941-1942
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines: Gasoline engines :
5.3 liters
(99-103 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1580-1647 kg

In addition to the New Yorker, there was also the Saratoga (1941–1942) and the Highlander (1941) on the chassis, which had been shortened by 1 ″ to 3239 mm. In addition to the well-known superstructures, a single example of a five-door station wagon with wooden imitation panels on the sides was added in 1942 under the name “Town & Country”.

While the 1941 models essentially corresponded decoratively to the previous year's models, in 1942 the horizontal chrome bars of the radiator grille extended around the vehicle corners to the front wheel cutouts. The rear of the vehicle had a similar design.

Of all three model series, 24,301 copies were made in the 1941 model year. The two remaining model series in the 1942 model year, which was shortened due to the effects of the war, produced 12,145 units, 10,549 of which were New Yorkers.

New Yorker, 1946-1948

New York series C39N
Chrysler New York Coupe 1947.jpg
Production period: 1946-1948
Body versions : Sedan , coupe , convertible
Engines: Otto engine :
5.3 liters (99 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1724-1968 kg

Even after the resumption of post-war production, the New Yorker was the top model among the Chrysler models, apart from the Imperial . In contrast to the Royal and Windsor models , the New Yorker rested on a chassis with a wheelbase of 3239 mm. It differed from the cheaper models in that it had a more upscale interior and the 5.3-liter in-line eight-cylinder, which was also used in the Chrysler Saratoga . On offer were coupé versions with 3 or 6 seats, convertibles, two- and four-door sedans as well as four-door and convertibles in town & country versions with real wood paneling on the sides.

In 1947 the Town & Country limousines were discontinued , from April 1947 whitewall tires were available for an extra charge .

Production of the 1948 model series, which was unchanged from the previous year, continued until December 1948, as the successor model was not yet ready for production.

Around 75,000 copies of the New Yorker of the early post-war years were made, including 8375 Town & Country versions.

New Yorker, 1948-1953

New York series C46N / C49N / C52 / C56-1 / C56-2
1950 Chrysler Newport Coupe woodie.JPG
Production period: 1948-1954
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines:
Petrol engines : 5.3–5.4 liters
(99–143 kW)
Length:
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1771-2116 kg

At the end of 1948, Chrysler presented a completely new New Yorker with a wheelbase extended by 10 cm, still powered by the 5.3-liter in-line eight-cylinder engine dating from 1930. The range of models was limited to a six-seater coupé, a four-door sedan and a convertible, which was again available as a Town & Country model with wooden paneling on the flanks.

For the 1950 model year, Chrysler launched a hardtop coupé, the Group's first, the New York Newport, which was available in a normal version and as a Town & Country version; the convertible with wooden paneling was dropped from the offer.

In 1951, the eight-cylinder in-line gave way to a state-of-the-art 5.4-liter V8 with a compression of 7.5: 1, which was unofficially known as Hemi due to its hemispherical combustion chambers ; officially it was called FirePower -V8 and performed 180 gross SAE-HP . It was equipped with a Carter dual carburetor. According to test reports, the car reached a top speed of 106 mph (170 km / h). This year, Chrysler was allowed to field the pace car with the New Yorker at the Indianapolis 500 on May 30th . The first power steering system that existed in the automotive industry was standard. The radiator grille had more chrome than before, and the parking lights were no longer round, but square and framed with chrome. The name Town & Country now characterized the new five-door New York station wagon.

In 1952 the design of the rear lights was changed, the coupe and the newly introduced station wagon were omitted.

The influence of designer Virgil Exner , who was engaged in 1949, was first noticeable in the models from 1953 . He gave the previous, very conservatively designed and tall vehicles a fundamental facelift, which made them look more modern, flatter and wider. At the same time, all New York models were given a wheelbase shortened by 15 cm (now 3188 mm). The successor to the previous Saratoga was the basic version of the New Yorker (series C56-1); the previous New Yorker with the more extensive equipment was now called the New Yorker Deluxe (series C56-2). The body program comprised a coupé, a four-door sedan, a convertible (only Deluxe), the Newport hardtop coupé, a five-door Town & Country station wagon (only as a basic version) and an eight-seat sedan with an extended wheelbase of 3488 mm.

In 1954 only minor changes to the chrome trim followed. The power of the Hemi-V8 has been increased from 132 to 143 kW (195 PS).

A total of almost 240,000 copies were made of the New Yorker of the second post-war generation.

New Yorker, 1954-1956

New York series C63 / C68 / C72
Chrysler Saratoga

Chrysler Saratoga

Production period: 1954-1956
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines:
Petrol engines : 5.6-5.8 liters
(184-206 kW)
Length: 5558 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1862-2020 kg

In the fall of 1954, completely new Chrysler models appeared, whose design by Virgil Exner was based on his Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton model from 1952. The basic models introduced in 1953 were no longer available; the New York Deluxe remained available as a hardtop coupé in Newport and St. Regis versions, a four-door sedan, a convertible and a five-door Town & Country station wagon. The drive was provided by the 184 kW (250 PS) Hemi-V8 from the previous model.

In 1956 the additional designation deluxe was dropped. The models received a slight facelift with a modified, now one-piece radiator grille and new bumpers. The St. Regis Coupé received a three-color paint job instead of the two-tone. The Hemi engine was enlarged to 5.8 liters and developed 206 kW (280 hp) in this form. The 2-speed automatic (PowerFlite) selector lever in the middle of the dashboard was replaced by pushbuttons on the left of the steering wheel. The 3-speed automatic ( TorqueFlite ) was introduced around the middle of the model year (February / March 1956) .

Over 93,000 copies of this New Yorker series were made.

New Yorker, 1956–1962

New York series C76 / LC3-H / MC3-H / PC3-H / RC3-H / SC3-H
Chrysler New Yorker (1959) .jpg
Production period: 1956-1952
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 6.4–6.8 liters
(239–257 kW)
Length: 5570 mm
Width: 2020 mm
Height: 1410 mm
Wheelbase : 3200 mm
Empty weight : 1789-2054 kg

The New Yorker models of the 1957 model year were only slightly larger than the previous models, but in their flat " forward look design" by Virgil Exner they looked much more elongated. Unlike the competition, the fashionable tail fins were harmoniously integrated into the overall line of the body. In addition to the hardtop coupé, limousine, convertible and station wagon body variants, a postless four-door hardtop limousine was added. The Hemi-V8 was drilled out and the stroke extended and now developed 325 hp (239 kW) from 6.4 liters.

In 1958 there were the usual changes to the chrome trim, a revised grille and new rear lights. The 6.4-liter now developed 345 hp (254 kW). The new extras included cruise control, rotating front seats, a record player and inside-adjustable exterior mirrors.

In 1959 further changes to the grill and bumpers followed. The Hemi-V8 was replaced by a new V8 of the so-called B-series with a displacement of 6.8 liters and 350 hp (257 kW), which was cheaper to manufacture.

In 1960 there was a major facelift with a trapezoidal radiator grille, double headlights standing diagonally one above the other and tail fins that grew up from the waistline and had boomerang-shaped rear lights at the ends.

For the 1961 model year, the rear lights were relocated to the cover plate, the fins were now covered with chrome inserts.

From 1962, Chrysler completely dispensed with tail fins as a stylistic device. The model range was reduced to a four-door model with and without a B-pillar , as well as the station wagon, which is still known as Town & Country . The hardtop coupé and convertible were outsourced to the new Chrysler 300 series . The 6.8-liter lost slightly in power, the power was specified with 340 hp (250 kW).

A total of 128,000 copies were made of this New York generation.

Technical data (1962)

engine 6.8
Engine type V8
Cubic capacity in cm³ 6746
Max. Power in kW (hp) at min -1 240 (340) at 4600
Max. Torque in Nm min -1 637 at 2800
Maximum speed in km / h 180
Gearbox, as standard 3-speed automatic transmission
Acceleration, 0–100 km / h in s 11.0

Combined fuel consumption in l / 100 km
18.0-22.0 gasoline
Tank capacity k. A.
Prize, 1962 $ 4,875
Number of pieces (1) 6646
(1) from the 62 model

New Yorker, 1962-1964

New York series TC3-H / VC3-H
1963 Chrysler New Yorker.jpg
Production period: 1962-1964
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé , convertible
Engines: Otto engine :
6.8 liters (250 kW)
Length: 5469 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1771-1991 kg

The 1963 New Yorker was completely redesigned. It had a shorter wheelbase of 3100 mm and a completely new body, which Elwood Engel , the successor to Exner, had made very angular. The model was only offered as a four-door sedan with or without a B-pillar and as a five-door station wagon. The New York Salon version was new, a hardtop sedan with a raised interior and a vinyl roof . The engine for all models came from the immediate predecessor.

In 1964, the New Yorker range was again supplemented by a two-door hardtop coupé and the radiator grille was redesigned.

Chrysler built 59,000 copies of the first “Engel” New Yorker in two years.

New Yorker, 1964-1968

New York series AC3-H / BC3-H / CC3-H / DC3-H
Chrysler New York Town Sedan 1965.JPG
Production period: 1964-1968
Body versions : Sedan , station wagon , coupé
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 6.8–7.2 liters
(250–257 kW)
Length: 5542 mm
Width: 2019 mm
Height: 1450 mm
Wheelbase : 3150 mm
Empty weight : 1837-2134 kg

The next model change took place in autumn 1964. The New Yorker was placed on a chassis with a 5 cm longer wheelbase, now 315 cm. The body shape had been completely redesigned by Elwood Engel and again very angular. The program again included a hardtop coupé, a B-pillar and a hardtop sedan and a station wagon, the saloon version was omitted. The engines were taken over unchanged from the predecessor. Over 200,000 New Yorkers of this generation were built in four years, of the 1966 hardtop sedan, for example, there were 37,622 copies.

In 1966 the New York Town & Country station wagon was discontinued. The 6.8-liter was replaced by a new 7.2-liter V8 engine with an output of 350 hp (257 kW). The 7.2-liter V8 engine (specified as 440cui in America) was a milestone of the muscle car era and was installed in various models. The engine is best known for the Dodge Charger and Plymouth Roadrunner . In 1968 the Chrysler Group offered customers two options for engines for the Chrysler New York models. A standard 440 cui engine and the 440 cui TNT performance engine.

In 1967 the usual detail changes were made to the radiator grille, the lights and the chrome trim.

In 1968 the design of the radiator grille was changed again and got a V-shape which tapered to a point at the front.

Chrysler produced 185,000 copies of the second "Engel" New Yorker in four years.

Technical data (1968)

engine 440cui 440cui TNT
Engine type V8
Cubic capacity in cm³ 7206
Max. Power in kW (hp) at min -1 261 (355) 279 (380)
Max. Torque in Nm 651
Maximum speed in km / h 202 207
Gearbox, as standard 3-speed automatic transmission
Acceleration, 0–100 km / h in s 8.7 7.1

Combined fuel consumption in l / 100 km
21.7 gasoline 23.7 gasoline
Tank capacity in liters 91

New Yorker, 1969–1973

New York series EC-H / FC-H / GC-H / HC-H / S / 3C-H / S
Chrysler New York Four-Door Hardtop (1973)

Chrysler New York Four-Door Hardtop (1973)

Production period: 1968-1973
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines: Petrol engines :
7.2 liters
(246-257 kW)
Length: 5705-5845 mm
Width:
Height:
Wheelbase :
Empty weight : 1808-2059 kg

The sixth post-war generation of the New Yorker was presented in the autumn of 1968 as a 1969 model with a much more rounded, so-called fuselage - ("aircraft fuselage") design with the wheelbase of the previous model. The massive front bumper framed a retracted grille and twin headlights. A two-door hardtop coupé and a four-door sedan with or without a B-pillar were also offered. The station wagon has been marketed since 1966 as part of the cheaper Newport series (the luxury version from 1967 as an independent model Town & Country ). The 7.2-liter V8 was again taken over from its predecessor.

In 1970 there were only minor changes to the equipment and body details.

In 1971 the output of the 7.2-liter V8 was reduced from 261 to 250 kW (335 SAE gross hp).

Chrysler New York Coupe (1970)

For the 1972 model year, in addition to the New Yorker, a new top model called the New Yorker Brougham was introduced; In all of these models, the radiator grille was given a narrow, vertical central bar. The body flanks were now a little more bulbous. The rear has also been redesigned and the bumper is now a little lower. After the performance specifications were changed to the SAE net standard, the 7.2-liter with 170 kW or with a double exhaust with 185 kW (248 SAE-hp) was listed in the catalog.

In 1973 the front section of the New Yorker received another facelift; The surrounding front bumper was replaced by a conventional bumper with two additional rubber buffers (which complied with the newly issued safety regulations), and the radiator grille between the twin headlights was increased in height. The output of the 7.2-liter V8 was reduced to 163 kW (218 SAE-hp), and the variant with double exhaust was discontinued.

New Yorker, 1974-1978

New York series 4C-H / S / 5C-H / S / 6C-S / 7C-S / 8C-S
77ChryslerNewYorkerBrougham.jpg
Production period: 1973-1978
Body versions : Limousine , coupe
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 5.9–7.2 liters
(117–159 kW)
Length: 5867 mm
Width: 2024 mm
Height: 1389 mm
Wheelbase : 3150 mm
Empty weight : 2092-2189 kg

For the 1974 model year, Chrysler presented new full-size models with a self-supporting body. As before, there was the Newport as an entry-level model, the New Yorker as the basic and Brougham version and the Town & Country station wagon.

V8 engines with a displacement of 5.9 to 7.2 liters served as the drive, basically in conjunction with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. The body variants were a two-door hardtop coupe, a four-door sedan, a four-door hardtop sedan and a five-door station wagon.

After Chrysler had made only minor design changes for the 1975 model year, there was a major restructuring of the model range in 1976, which also had an impact on the New Yorker. In the summer of 1975, the basic version of the New Yorker and the four-door sedan with B-pillars were discontinued. The car, now offered as the New York Brougham , received the body of the now discontinued Imperial LeBaron and adopted its stylistic features such as the "waterfall grill", the pop-up headlights and the rear section with vertical lighting units. There were no major changes in 1977, but the engines' performance was reduced. In 1978, the radiator grille and chrome trim were slightly retouched, and engine performance continued to decline.

About 190,000 copies of this generation of the New Yorker were made.

New Yorker, 1979-1981

New Yorker, 1979-1981
79-81 Chrysler New York 5th Avenue.jpg
Production period: 1978-1981
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 5.2-5.9 liters
(91-148 kW)
Length: 5626 mm
Width: 1958 mm
Height: 1384 mm
Wheelbase : 3010 mm
Empty weight : 1688-1726 kg

Completely new, large Chrysler models based on the so-called R platform were presented for the 1979 model year . The vehicles had rear-wheel drive, were a good 30 cm shorter and 400 kilograms lighter than their predecessors. However, they were poorly received in the automotive market because their appearance coincided with the so-called Second Oil Crisis in 1979. The Newport was again offered as the basic model and the top model, now again simply called New Yorker; a station wagon has not existed since 1978, after the name Town & Country was transferred to the station wagon version of the Chrysler LeBaron . The sister models Dodge St. Regis and Plymouth Gran Fury were largely identical .

The new New Yorker model was only offered as a four-door sedan with a 5.2 or 5.9 liter V8 engine in conjunction with a TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. Numerous styling features, such as the radiator grille and the pop-up headlights, have been adopted from the predecessor. A Landau half vinyl roof was standard , and it also framed the small side windows in front of the C-pillar. For an extra $ 1,500 there was a Fifth Avenue Edition package (for a total of 16,113 copies) with a two-tone paintwork and an interior in special colors, whitewall tires, spoked wheel caps and leather seats.

In 1980 there was a Fifth Avenue Edition (in 3608 copies) also in black metallic paintwork and a Fifth Avenue Special Edition (in 386 copies) with even better equipment. The engine power was reduced to 91 and 98 kW.

In 1981, the New Yorker received a modified grille design. The Fifth Avenue equipment in the normal and the special edition (3747 and 347 copies) was still available, now also in connection with the midnight blue paintwork. The only extra available for the special edition was the Carriage Roof package with sliding roof, aluminum rims, limited-slip differential and the 5.2 liter engine with four-way carburetor (125 kW). The 5.9 liter engine was no longer available.

A total of 60,300 copies were produced from this New York model series.

New Yorker, 1982-1983

New Yorker, 1981-1982
Chrysler Fifth Avenue (identical)

Chrysler Fifth Avenue (identical)

Production period: 1982-1983
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 5.2-5.9 liters
(91-148 kW)
Length: 5225 mm
Width: 1885 mm
Height: 1405 mm
Wheelbase : 2863 mm
Empty weight : 1595 kg

The 1982 model year New Yorker was again presented in a reduced size. It was a four-door sedan on the M platform , which technically and formally largely corresponded to the rear-wheel drive Chrysler LeBaron , which was discontinued in the summer of 1981 . Parallel models to this model were the Dodge Diplomat and the Plymouth Gran Fury .

In terms of style, the car had been slightly revised compared to the LeBaron. A special feature was a vinyl covering of the rear roof section, which also included the triangular windows of the rear doors. This design was already used in model year 1980 for a special model of the LeBaron, the LeBaron Fifth Avenue Edition .

The New Yorker was powered either by a 3.7-liter in-line six-cylinder or an eight-cylinder engine with a 5.2-liter displacement, each in conjunction with the TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission. The standard equipment included air conditioning, power steering, brake booster, a radio and halogen headlights.

A Fifth Avenue Edition with the V8, velor or leather seat covers, center console, electric seat adjustment, window lifters, central locking and trunk remote unlocking was again available for the additional price of 1647 dollars.

A successor to the New Yorker appeared for the 1983 model year, based on an extended version of the K platform and equipped with front-wheel drive. Parallel to this new New Yorker, the previous rear-wheel drive vehicle continued to be offered in 1983 under the name New Yorker Fifth Avenue Edition . From 1984 this model was continued under the name Chrysler Fifth Avenue .

New Yorker, 1983–1988

New Yorker, 1982-1988
83-88 Chrysler New Yorker.jpg
Production period: 1982-1988
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Otto engines :
2.2-2.6 liters
(70-109 kW)
Length: 4717 mm
Width: 1735 mm
Height: 1344 mm
Wheelbase : 2620 mm
Empty weight : 1203-1280 kg

For the 1983 model year, Chrysler presented a completely new New Yorker that was based on the front-wheel drive e-platform and was related to the K-Cars .

The new New Yorker was a luxury version of the Chrysler E Class , which was introduced at the same time ; Related models were the Dodge 600 and the Plymouth Caravelle , as well as the front-wheel drive Chrysler LeBaron with a shorter wheelbase .

The drive in the New Yorker was initially the 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder from Chryslers or the 2.6-liter in-line four-cylinder with balancer shafts supplied by Mitsubishi . The TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission was standard on all models. The New Yorker differed from the E Class in terms of better equipment, additional chrome elements and a vinyl roof that also framed the third side window in front of the C-pillar.

In 1984 the performance of the engines was increased slightly, and the turbo version of the 2.2-liter was added to the range.

After the elimination of the E Class in model year 1985, the New Yorker remained largely unchanged in the range. All that was new was a few paintwork and a console in the headliner and rear headrests. The power of the turbo engine has been increased from 142 to 148 hp.

In 1986, the rear end was redesigned and both the 2.2-liter four-cylinder without a turbocharger and the 2.6-liter were replaced by a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder.

In 1987 the New Yorker remained without major changes.

The successor was introduced for model year 1988 (see below); For a few months, the old model remained in the program under the name New Yorker Turbo exclusively in the turbo-charged engine version.

Chrysler produced a total of around 283,000 copies of the first front-wheel drive New York model series.

New Yorker, 1988-1993

New Yorker, 1988-1993
Chrysler New York C-body.jpg
Production period: 1988-1993
Body versions : limousine
Engines:
Petrol engines : 3.0-3.8 liters (101-112 kW)
Length: 4917-5113 mm
Width: 1751 mm
Height: 1361-1400 mm
Wheelbase : 2650-2784 mm
Empty weight : 1349-1564 kg

A new New Yorker based on the Chrysler C platform with front-wheel drive appeared in the 1988 model year. Closely related to this model was the Dodge Dynasty .

The design was very angular and surprised with a smaller version of the traditional New York grill and the reuse of pop-up headlights.

The C-New Yorker was powered by a three-liter V6 that Mitsubishi delivered. Power was transmitted via Chrysler's TorqueFlite three-speed automatic. There was a choice of a basic model and the New Yorker Landau with more extensive equipment (vinyl roof, cruise control, leather steering wheel, central locking, electrically adjustable driver's seat).

In 1989 the output of the three-liter engine was increased from 101 to 105 kW (143 hp).

For the 1990 model year, Chrysler launched a new base model, the New York Salon; this variant was also available as the New Yorker Landau with more extensive equipment. New to the program was New York's Fifth Avenue (the rear-wheel drive Fifth Avenue was discontinued in the summer of 1989) with a wheelbase that was 13 cm longer. The even more luxurious and at the same time presented Chrysler Imperial was built on New York's Fifth Avenue . At the same time, the three-liter Mitsubishi engine gave way to a new 3.3-liter V6 developed by Chrysler, which transmitted its power via a four-speed automatic transmission.

In 1991 the New Yorker Landau disappeared; for all other models there was now an optional new 3.8-liter V6 engine, which with 112 kW (152 hp) was not significantly more powerful than the base engine, but provided significantly more torque. Air suspension was available for New York's Fifth Avenue at an extra charge.

In 1992 the New York Salon again received pop-up headlights; all models received a facelift with a slightly angled front section.

Production on Fifth Avenue in New York ended in May 1993, and that of the New York Salon in the fall.

The successor was the New Yorker model year 1994, which went into production in May 1993.

The New Yorker on the C platform produced a total of 367,000 copies, 113,000 of which were from Fifth Avenue with a long wheelbase.

New Yorker, 1993-1996

New Yorker, 1993-1996
94-96 Chrysler New Yorker.jpg
Production period: 1993-1996
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Otto engine :
3.5 liters (160 kW)
Length: 5269 mm
Width: 1891 mm
Height: 1419 mm
Wheelbase : 2870 mm
Empty weight : 1566-1625 kg
Stars in the US NCAP - Crash Test (1995), frontal 4 stars

This new New Yorker was presented at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 1993 and was launched in May 1993. The design followed the cab-forward philosophy propagated by Chrysler for the first time and featured a long wheelbase, relatively short overhangs and a passenger cabin with a correspondingly short bonnet that extended far forward.

The Chrysler New Yorker model year 1994 based on the LH platform of the Chrysler -Konzerns and was therefore closely related to the models Chrysler Concorde , Chrysler LHS , Dodge Intrepid and Eagle Vision . There was no Plymouth variant.

It was manufactured from February 1993 at Chrysler's Bramalea plant in Canada.

It is powered exclusively by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 24 valves and a maximum output of 160 kW (214 hp), which is transmitted to the front wheels in conjunction with a four-speed automatic transmission . The New Yorker was located between the top model LHS and the base model of the LH series Chrysler Concorde .

In 1995 the automatic transmission was revised with a view to smoother gear changes.

Due to the sharp drop in demand, Chrysler ceased production in New York in the summer of 1996. The structurally identical LHS and the somewhat smaller Concorde received a major facelift and were offered for a few more years.

Up until then, the New Yorker had produced around 61,000 copies on the LH platform.

Technical data (1995)

model 3.5
Motor type Gasoline engine
Engine type V6
Cubic capacity in cm³ 3518
Max. Power in kW (hp) at min -1 155 (211) at 5850
Max. Torque in Nm min -1 302 at 3350
Maximum speed in km / h 200
Gearbox, as standard 4-speed automatic transmission
Acceleration, 0–100 km / h in s 10.5

Combined fuel consumption in l / 100 km
12.9 p
Tank capacity in liters 68
tires 225/60 R16
Wheels in inches 7YY × 16

swell

  • Beverly Rae Kimes, Henry Austin Clark Jr.: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 , Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .
  • John Gunnell (Ed.): Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 . Krause Publications, Iola 2002, ISBN 0-87349-461-X .
  • James M. Flammang, Ron Kowalke: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1999 . Krause Publications, Iola 1999, ISBN 0-87341-755-0 .

Web links

Commons : Chrysler New Yorker  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

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