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CHRYSLER New Yorker Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

Generations: 2
First production year: 1955
Engines: Gasoline
CHRYSLER New Yorker photo gallery

In 1993 Chrysler introduced the last generation of the New Yorker, a model that traced its past since 1938, sometimes not even knowing exactly in which segment it belonged.

Built on the same platform as the Eagle Vision and Dodge Intrepid, the New Yorker tried to provide a more luxurious experience for its customers. It even looked classier, with its less raked-forward C-pillars and the features offered on the inside. And yet, Chrysler decided to pull the plug on the nameplate just a few years later and close a chapter that lasted for more than half of a century.

Chrysler marketed the New Yorker as a luxury sedan and tried to give it a look that it deserved to be in that segment. Thus, the front featured a slim chromed grille flanked by similarly low-height headlights. All these elements were surrounded by a chromed trim, and even the bumper received some shiny accents. From its profile, the New Yorker revealed a cab-forward design with a similar-looking raked windshield as its Eagle and Dodge siblings, but the C-pillar was less raked and more rounded and vertical.

Inside, Chrysler tried to offer a luxurious experience and installed wide seats at the front and a bench profiled for two in the back, depending on the options. Moreover, a six-seat version was available. The list of standard features comprised a tilt steering wheel, cruise, control, air-conditioning, power doors, mirrors, and locks. In addition, eight-way power seats were available.

Under the hood, the carmaker installed the same 3.5-liter V6 as in the Vision and Intrepid, mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Power went to the front wheels.

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CHRYSLER New Yorker 3.5

CHRYSLER New Yorker photo gallery

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.

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CHRYSLER New Yorker 5.4