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1956 Chrysler New Yorker
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Wagon
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Chrysler
Model
New Yorker
Body Style
Wagon
Generation
C68/C72
Seats
6
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Town & Country 5.8 V8 PowerFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
284 hp
Power (kW)
209 kW
Torque
515 Nm (380 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,787 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
2,100 kg
(4,630 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
100.01 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
92.08 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
9 :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)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon
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
New Yorker
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Wagon
Variant
New Yorker Standard
1953–1965
New Yorker Wagon Generations
2 of 6
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C68/C72
1955–1956
Year
1956
Powertrain
Town & Country 5.8 V8 PowerFlite
Horsepower
284 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 2-speed
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