1955 Chrysler New Yorker

United StatesGasolineRWDCoupe

Specifications

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

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)

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

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