Chrysler New Yorker
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| Manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation |
| Production | 1939-1996 |
| Successor | Chrysler LHS |
| Layout | FR layout (1939-1982) |
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. A model named the "New York Special" first appeared in the 1930s. Until its discontinuation in 1996, the New Yorker had made its mark as the longest running American car nameplate.
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.
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[edit] History
[edit] 1954
The 1954 was a premium version of a standard 1950s size body.
[edit] 1957
Redesigned with Virgil Exner's "Forward Look", the 1957 New Yorker had a powerful 392 CID (6.4 L) Hemi V8 engine rated at 325 horsepower (242 kW). This stylish car was a good seller with 10,948 built, but only 1,049 convertible models. The 1957 models also came with the TorqueFlite 3-speed transmission and Torison-Aire suspension that gave smoother handling and ride quality to the car. This model year is seemingly rare in modern times and convertible models are highly scarce, making a perfect collector's item for Mopar enthusists.
[edit] 1970s
| 1965-1968 | |
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| Production | 1965-1968 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | C-body |
| Wheelbase | 124.0 in (3150 mm) |
| Related | Dodge Polara Dodge Monaco Chrysler Newport Chrysler Town and Country Plymouth Fury |
| 1969-1973 | |
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| Production | 1969–1973 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | C-body |
| Engine(s) | 440 CID (7.2 L) RB V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed A-727 automatic 3-speed A-727 automatic |
| Related | Dodge Polara Dodge Monaco Chrysler Newport Chrysler Town and Country Plymouth Fury |
| 1974-1978 | |
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| Production | 1974-1978 |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | C-body |
| Engine(s) | 440 CID (7.2 L) V8 |
| Wheelbase | 232.7 in (5911 mm) |
The new for 1969 New Yorker was a premium version of a full-size V8 automobile, available as a two or four door hardtop, four door sedan, and Town and Country Station Wagon, competing against high end Buicks, Oldsmobiles and Mercurys. The so called "fuselage" styling featured on all full size Chrysler products remained relatively unchanged until the introduction of the 1974 models which featured a far more massive slab sided effect. These 1974 models timed to coincide precisely with the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, and were a significant part of Chrysler's economic woes in the late 70's. In fact the 1974 models were the last full-size models Chrysler would ever design from the ground up, as the short lived 1979-81 R-bodies were stretched versions of the old mid-sized B-bodies. Chrysler, as the corporation's only division without a smaller "personal" size model, suffered worse than most, stimulating the introduction of the new Chrysler Cordoba, and later LeBaron models.
In 1976, the New Yorker inherited the front and rear end styling of the discontinued upscale Imperial, and its interiors as well. The styling cues formerly used on the 1974 and 1975 New Yorkers in turn were passed on to the base Chrysler Newport. It is interesting to note that Chrysler was the only “upscale” model to never recover its full size model sales to pre-energy crisis levels. Oldsmobile, Buick, & Cadillac eclipsed their old records in 1976, the last year before their downsizing, and continued to sell extremely well until the next gas crisis in 1979. Lincoln and Mercury benefited from any backlash from GM downsizing and set new records in 77-78. Sales of the Newport and New Yorker continued to decline. The full size Chrysler line remained virtually unchanged until the advent of the downsized 1979 models.
[edit] 1979
| 1979-1981 | |
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| Production | 1979-1981 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | R-body |
| Engine(s) | 318 CID (5.2 L) V8 360 CID (5.9 L) V8 |
| Related | Dodge St. Regis Plymouth Gran Fury Chrysler Newport |
The Chrysler Fifth Avenue began as a submodel of the New Yorker in 1979, after the nameplate was shifted to the Chrysler R platform. The R-body series was a "Pillared Hardtop". The NYR now used the 318 V8 and the 360 engine was optional. While shorter and much lighter than the previous generation, these cars still had a big car look and ride. Hidden headlamps and full width taillights distinguished it from its R-body siblings Newport, St. Regis and Gran Fury. A Fifth Avenue "Limited Edition" was offered mid-1980 and included a stainless steel roof cap and smaller rear window. Other than exterior colours and fabrics there were virtually no changes. The example in the accompanying photo is shown with its headlamp-concealing doors in the open position.
[edit] 1982
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| Production | 1982 |
| Assembly | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | M-body |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in (2860 mm) |
| Related | Dodge Diplomat Plymouth Gran Fury |
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 slant 6 engine. The 318 in³ engine was optional.
Available in two models: Base and Fifth Avenue trim. Both used the formal roof treatment. The Fifth Avenue package gave you the rich corinthian pillowed leather seats. Base Models had cloth seats. Taillamps were the same as on the Diplomats, but also had a red reflector panel between them.
[edit] 1983
| 1983-1988 | |
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| Also called | Chrysler New Yorker Turbo (for 1988 only) |
| Production | 1983–1988 |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | E-body |
| Engine(s) | 2.2 L K I4 2.2 L Turbo I I4 2.5 L K I4 2.6 L Mitsubishi G54B I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed A413 automatic 3-speed A470 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in (2624 mm) |
| Length | 187.2 in (4755 mm) |
| Width | 68.0 in (1727 mm) |
| Height | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
| Related | Chrysler E-Class Dodge 600 Plymouth Caravelle |
In 1983, things became somewhat confusing. The M-body car was now the "New Yorker Fifth Avenue," a title which would stay for just one year, before becoming "Fifth Avenue" until the end of the model's run in 1989.
A new K-car variant was introduced as the New Yorker moved to the front-wheel drive Chrysler E platform, the beginning of the extended K-car years. It was closely related with its siblings; the Dodge 600, Chrysler E-Class (which was to last just two model years), and the Plymouth Caravelle. The E-platform New Yorker came with "state of the art" 1980s technology, featuring a digital dashboard and the infamous Electronic Voice Alert ("The door is ajar"). Among other standard features, was a Landau vinyl roof, complete with electro luminescent opera lamps.
[edit] 1988
| 1988-1993 | |
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| Production | 1988–1993 |
| Assembly | Belvidere, Illinois |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | C-body |
| Engine(s) | 3.0 L Mitsubishi 6G72 V6 3.3 L EGA V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed A670 automatic 4-speed A604 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 1988-1990: 104.3 in (2649 mm) 1991-93: 104.5 in (2654 mm) |
| Length | 193.6 in (4917 mm) |
| Width | 1988-1990: 68.5 in (1740 mm) 1991-93: 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
| Height | 1988-1990: 53.5 in (1359 mm) 1991-93: 53.6 in (1361 mm) |
| Related | Dodge Dynasty Chrysler Fifth Avenue Chrysler Imperial |
The "New" New Yorker was bigger (see Chrysler C platform) and bore no resemblance to the E-body Turbo New Yorker (now in its final year), although sharing most underbody and suspension components. It shared the formal body with its Dodge Dynasty sibling. The new version also had a V6 engine - a Mitsubishi-sourced 3.0 liter V6 powerplant. It was available in the base trim level or in Landau trim which had a rear quarter vinyl top treatment. These new cars brought back the hidden headlamps that were lost when the R-body cars were discontinued.
In 1990 a new stretched wheelbase version was introduced, carrying the Fifth Avenue moniker from the recently-departed M body platform. The short wheelbase Landau continued, but a new lower-priced version called "Salon" was offered. It was a rebadged Dodge Dynasty with a Chrysler grille and exposed headlamps. A spotting feature of these cars is the horizontal taillights shared with the Dynasty.
[edit] Trim levels
Trim levels for 1988-1993; See also Chrysler Fifth Avenue.
- base - 1988-1989
- Landau - 1988-1993
- Salon - 1990-1993
- Fifth Avenue - 1990-1993
[edit] 1994
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| Production | 1994–1996 |
| Assembly | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Chrysler LH platform |
| Engine(s) | 3.5 L EGJ V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed 42LE automatic |
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in (2870 mm) |
| Length | 207.4 in (5268 mm) |
| Width | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
| Height | 1994: 55.7 in (1415 mm) 1995-96: 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3587 lb (1627 kg) |
| Related | Chrysler Concorde Chrysler LHS Dodge Intrepid Eagle Vision |
The last generation of the New Yorker continued with front-wheel drive on an elongated version of the new Chrysler LH platform and was shown at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. It was released along with the nearly identical Chrysler LHS for the 1994 model year, a year after the original LH cars: the Chrysler Concorde, Dodge Intrepid, and Eagle Vision, were introduced. For 1995, the New Yorker received Chrysler's new logo on its grille, which replaced the old pentastar. Chrysler gave the New Yorker a more "traditional American" luxury image, and the LHS a more European performance image (as was done with the Eagle Vision), but in reality the two only differed by the New Yorker's chrome exterior trim, column shifter, front bench seat, and fewer standard features. This is why after 1996, the New Yorker name was dropped, in favor of a six-passenger option on the more-popular LHS.
[edit] Culture
Two 1973 New Yorkers are used in the popular television series Trailer Park Boys.
which are look-a-likes driven by Ricky (and owned by Mike Clattenburg).
The car driven by Jim Lahey hoever, is a Lincoln Continental
[edit] External links
- http://www.lhforums.net vBulletin community dedicated to the LH platform cars (New Yorker during 94-96).
- 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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