Chrysler New Yorker

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Chrysler New Yorker
Manufacturer	Chrysler Corporation
Production	1939-1996
Successor	Chrysler LHS
Similar	Mercury Marquis Oldsmobile 98

The Chrysler New Yorker was a premium automobile built by the Chrysler Corporation from 1939 to 1996, serving for several years as the brand's flagship model.

The New Yorker name helped define the Chrysler brand as a maker of upscale models priced and equipped above mainstream brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge, but below full luxury brands like Cadillac and Packard. During the New Yorker's tenure, it competed against models from Buick, Oldsmobile, Lincoln, and Mercury.

Contents 1 History 2 1954 3 1970s 4 1979 5 1982 6 1983 7 1988 7.1 Trim levels 8 1994 9 Culture 10 External links

[edit] History

The Chrysler "New York Special" first appeared in the 1930s, and the New Yorker moniker first appeared in 1939.

Until its discontinuation in 1996, the New Yorker was the longest running American nameplate.

[edit] 1954

The 1954 was a premium version of a standard 1950s size body.

[edit] 1970s

1969-1973
Production	1969–1973
Body style	2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	C-body
Engine	440 in³ RB V8
Transmission	3-speed A998 automatic 3-speed A999 automatic
Related	Dodge Polara Dodge Monaco Chrysler Newport Chrysler Town and Country Plymouth Fury

The 1970 New Yorker was a premium version of a full-size V8 automobile, available as a 2 door hardtop or sedan, competing against the Lincoln Continental.

[edit] 1979

The Chrysler Fifth Avenue began as a submodel of the New Yorker in 1979, after the nameplate was shifted to the Chrysler R platform.

[edit] 1982

In 1982, the New Yorker (and the Fifth Avenue trim) moved to the LeBaron's M-body. This M-body New Yorker used Chrysler's 318 in³ engine.

[edit] 1983

1983-1988
Also called	Chrysler New Yorker Turbo (for 1988 only)
Production	1983–1988
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	E-body
Engine	2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.5 L K I4 2.6 L Mitsubishi G54B I4
Transmission	3-speed A413 automatic 3-speed A470 automatic
Wheelbase	103.3 in
Length	187.2 in
Width	68 in
Height	53.1 in
Related	Chrysler E-Class Dodge 600 Plymouth Caravelle

In 1983, the New Yorker moved to the front-wheel drive Chrysler E platform, the beginning of the extended K-car years. The E-platform New Yorker came loaded with "state of the art" 1980s technology, featuring a digital dashboard and the infamous Electronic Voice Alert ("The door is ajar").

[edit] 1988

1988-1993
Production	1988–1993
Assembly	Belvidere, Illinois
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	C-body
Engine	3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 3.3 L EGA V6
Transmission	3-speed A670 automatic 4-speed A604 automatic
Wheelbase	104.5 in
Length	193.6 in
Width	68.9 in
Height	53.6 in
Related	Dodge Dynasty

The New Yorker was moved again to the front-wheel drive Chrysler C platform for 1988, although the New Yorker Turbo stayed on the E-body. The New Yorker Turbo would be the only New Yorker equipped with a turbocharger. The New Yorker was marketed as a contemporary and technologically advanced luxury car.

[edit] Trim levels

Trim levels for 1988-1993; See also Chrysler Fifth Avenue.

• base - 1988-1989
• Landau - 1988-1990
• Salon - 1990-1993
• Firth Avenue - 1990-1993

[edit] 1994

1994-1996
Production	1994–1996
Assembly	Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Chrysler LH platform
Engine	3.5 L EGJ V6
Transmission	4-speed 42LE automatic
Wheelbase	113 in
Length	207.4 in
Width	74.5 in
Height	55.9 in
Curb weight	3587 lb
Related	Chrysler Concorde Chrysler LHS Dodge Intrepid Eagle Vision

The last generation of the New Yorker continued with front-wheel drive and was introduced at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the 1994 model year as an LH-car, similar to the LHS and Concorde. The exterior was almost completely identical to that of the LHS, and was separated from the LHS by a front bench seat and fewer standard features.

[edit] Culture

• Three New Yorkers are used in Trailer Park Boys. One driven by Jim Lahey (owned by Rob Wells) and the other two are look-a-likes driven by Ricky.

• Fetish model, Burlesque performer, designer and socialite Dita Von Teese drives a 1939 model.

[edit] External links

• Chrysler New Yorker Online
• Chrysler New Yorker page at Everything.com
• 1969 - 1973 Chrysler Full Size Cars
• Chrysler New Yorker brief history (1983-1988)

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