1954 Chrysler New Yorker Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1949 - 1954
Price :	$3,200-$4,365
Weight :	3908 lbs \| 1772.639 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	13.65 seconds.

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	5426 cc \| 331.1 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Compression :	7.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
Automatic PowerFlite , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chrysler Production for 1954 :	105,030
Total 1954 New Yorker production :	20,415
1954 Chrysler New Yorker
Club Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	2,075
Long Wheelbase Sedan 4 dr. 8 P :	140
Newport 2 dr. 6 P :	1,312
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	15,788
Town & Country Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	1,100

Dimension(s)

Club Coupe

Chassis # 76591721
Engine # C542-8-34296
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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	215.5 in \| 5474 mm.
Wheelbase :	125.5 in \| 3188 mm.

Newport

Exterior
Price :	$3,501
Weight :	4003 lbs \| 1815.73 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	215.5 in \| 5474 mm.
Wheelbase :	125.5 in \| 3188 mm.

Town & Country Wagon

Chassis # 76609535
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Chassis # 76607330
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Chassis # 76603716
Engine # C541814469
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Exterior
Price :	$4,021
Weight :	4243 lbs \| 1924.592 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	215.5 in \| 5474 mm.
Wheelbase :	125.5 in \| 3188 mm.

Long Wheelbase Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,365
Weight :	4448 lbs \| 2017.579 kg
Seating Capacity :	8
Doors :	4
Length :	215.5 in \| 5474 mm.
Wheelbase :	139.5 in \| 3543 mm.
Tires :	8.20 x 15

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,230
Weight :	3975 lbs \| 1803.03 kg
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	215.5 in \| 5474 mm.
Wheelbase :	125.5 in \| 3188 mm.
Tires :	8.00 x 15

Handling

Suspension
Front : Coil springs Rear : Leaf springs

Steering
Turning Circle :	12.6 m \| 496.101 in. \| 12600.965 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	7.60 x 15

1954 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1,700
Avg. Home :	$10,250
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.22

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker has wheelbase sizes of 125.50 and 139.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker has a length of 215.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker cost when new?A: The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker cost approximately $3,200 to $4,365 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker was offered as a Club Coupe, Long Wheelbase Sedan, Newport, Sedan, Town & Country Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker had 7.60 x 15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1954? A: Chrysler produced 105,030 automobiles in 1954.

Q: How many 1954 New Yorkers were produced? A: Chrysler produced 20,415 examples of the New Yorker in 1954.

Q: What engine did the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The engine powering the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker was a V 8 (5426 cc | 331.1 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 235 BHP (172.96 KW) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1954 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker had the following gearbox options: Automatic PowerFlite, 4 speed Automatic.

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