These are standard specifications for the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Synchromesh; Fluid Drive , Automatic Fluid Drive
Chassis # 6614233
Engine # C26-3175
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive | |
| Production Years for Series : | 1939 - 1942 |
| Price : | $1,175-$1,400 |
| Weight : | 3490 lbs | 1583.037 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.9 in | 124 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.8:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 6 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 143 HP (105.248 KW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 1600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.9 in | 124 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.45:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 6 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
3 Manual Synchromesh; Fluid Drive , Automatic Fluid Drive
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1940 : | 115,824 |
| 1940 Chrysler New Yorker | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
6-Passenger Coupe
| Price : | $1,230 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $1,375 |
| Weight : | 3775 lbs | 1712.311 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Victoria Sedan
| Price : | $1,230 |
| Weight : | 3610 lbs | 1637.468 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
6-Passenger Sedan
| Price : | $1,260 |
| Weight : | 3635 lbs | 1648.808 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Formal Sedan
| Price : | $1,335 |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Highlander Coupe
| Price : | $1,255 |
| Weight : | 3570 lbs | 1619.325 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Highlander Convertible Coupe
Chassis # 6614233
Engine # C26-3175
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| Price : | $1,400 |
| Weight : | 3775 lbs | 1712.311 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Highlander Sedan
| Price : | $1,285 |
| Weight : | 3635 lbs | 1648.808 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 128.5 in | 3264 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Coil Springs Rear : Beam Axle | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16 x 6.50 |
| Wheels : | Steel spoke |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16 x 7.00 |
1940 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $825 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,725 |
| Avg. Home : | $3,920 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.18 |
1940 Chrysler New Yorker FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker has a wheelbase size of 128.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker cost when new?A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker cost approximately $1,175 to $1,400 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker was offered as a 6-Passenger Coupe, 6-Passenger Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Formal Sedan, Highlander Convertible Coupe, Highlander Coupe, Highlander Sedan, Victoria Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had 16 x 6.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had Steel spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1940? A: Chrysler produced 115,824 automobiles in 1940.Q: What engines did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had the following engine options: Inline 8L-Head (5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 1600 RPM Inline 8L-Head (5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 143 HP (105.248 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 1600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Synchromesh; Fluid Drive, Automatic Fluid Drive.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker?
How many 1940 Chrysler New Yorker were produced?
How powerful was the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker? Was the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker popular? Was the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker has a wheelbase size of 128.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker cost when new?A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker cost approximately $1,175 to $1,400 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker was offered as a 6-Passenger Coupe, 6-Passenger Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Coupe, Formal Sedan, Highlander Convertible Coupe, Highlander Coupe, Highlander Sedan, Victoria Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had 16 x 6.50 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had Steel spoke wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1940? A: Chrysler produced 115,824 automobiles in 1940.Q: What engines did the 1940 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1940 Chrysler New Yorker had the following engine options: Inline 8L-Head (5301 cc | 323.5 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 135 HP (99.36 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 1600 RPMSimilarly Priced Vehicles
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