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New Yorker
1955 Chrysler New Yorker
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1955
Make
Chrysler
Model
New Yorker
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
C68/C72
Seats
6
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.4 V8 PowerFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
254 hp
Power (kW)
187 kW
Torque
461 Nm (340 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,425 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,558 mm
(218.8 in)
Width
2,009 mm
(79.1 in)
Height
1,547 mm
(60.9 in)
Wheelbase
3,200 mm
(126.0 in)
Curb weight
1,960 kg
(4,321 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
96.84 mm
(3.8 in)
Stroke
92.08 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
76 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,529 mm
(60.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,514 mm
(59.6 in)
Turning Circle
13.4 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm
(6.5 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Head Room, Front
889 mm
(35.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
876 mm
(34.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,133 mm
(44.6 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,138 mm
(44.8 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,608 mm
(63.3 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,608 mm
(63.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,626 mm
(64.0 in)
Chrysler
713 vehicles
New Yorker
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
New Yorker Standard
1939–1975
New Yorker Coupe Generations
6 of 13
C68/C72
1955–1956
Year
1955
Powertrain
5.4 V8 PowerFlite
Horsepower
254 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Automatic, 2-speed
Gasoline
