Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961
The fourth generation of the Chrysler New Yorker was launched in 1955 and became the premiere sedan of its time, and it was a significant step forward in terms of design.
Sharing its platform with the likes of the Chrysler 300 and the DeSoto Firedome, the New Yorker was available as a sedan, convertible, hard top, or station wagon with two or four doors. Its design was penned by no other than Virgil Exner, with cues inspired by the Imperial Parade Phaeton.
Its look was a departure from its predecessor, with a flatter hood and horizontal chromed grilles. The mid-50s were the years when chromed elements were a luxury status, and the New Yorker had plenty of these. Not only the bumpers but also the headlights' surroundings and pillars featured shiny trims. At the back, the vertical taillights were also adorned by chromed surroundings.
In terms of luxury, the New Yorker boasted features such as power windows, power steering, power brakes, and even a power seat. In addition, the vinyl seats were designed for comfort over long distances.
Under the hood, the New Yorker received a 5.4-liter powerplant or a 5.8-liter unit with hemispherical pistons, which later on became known as Hemi-engines. That V8 developed 250 hp and was paired with a two-speed PowerFlite automatic transmission. In 1956, the New Yorker also received a three-speed automatic gearbox, also known as TorqueFlite.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.4 | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5422 cm3 |
Power: | 146 KW @ 4400 RPM 198 HP @ 4400 RPM 196 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 320 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 434 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Automatic, 3 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 215.6 in (5476 mm) |
Width: | 77.6 in (1971 mm) |
Height: | 64.5 in (1638 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 125.5 in (3188 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.6 in (193 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3971 lbs (1801 kg) |