1956 Chrysler New Yorker Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1956
Price : $3,770-$4,415
Weight : 4360 lbs | 1977.663 kg
V 8
Displacement : 5801 cc | 354.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.
Power : 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM
Bore : 3.9 in | 100 mm.
Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Exhaust manifold :dual exhaust
Transmission:
3 Automatic PowerFlite Transmission

Total Chrysler Production for 1956 : 152,777
Total 1956 New Yorker production : 41,140
1956 Chrysler New Yorker
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : 921
Newport 2 dr. 6 P : 4,115
Newport 4 dr. 6 P : 3,599
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 24,749
St. Regis 2 dr. 6 P : 6,686
T & C Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 1,070

Convertible

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Width : 79.3 in | 2014 mm.
Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

Sedan

Price : $3,770
Weight : 4108 lbs | 1863.357 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Width : 79.3 in | 2014 mm.
Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

T & C Wagon

Price : $4,415
Weight : 4458 lbs | 2022.115 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 221.2 in | 5619 mm.
Width : 79.3 in | 2014 mm.
Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

Newport

Price : $3,843
Weight : 4173 lbs | 1892.841 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Width : 79.3 in | 2014 mm.
Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

Newport

Price : $3,993
Weight : 4218 lbs | 1913.253 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Width : 79.3 in | 2014 mm.
Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

St. Regis

Price : $3,895
Weight : 4174 lbs | 1893.295 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 221.0 in | 5613 mm.
Width : 79.3 in | 2014 mm.
Height : 55.2 in | 1402 mm.
Wheelbase : 126.0 in | 3200 mm.
Front Track : 61.0 in | 1549 mm.
Rear Track : 59.8 in | 1519 mm.

Steering
Turning Circle : 14.3 m | 563.03 in. | 14300.962 mm.

1956 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,050
Avg. Household Income : $4,450
Avg. Home : $11,700
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.22

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker has lengths of 221.00 and 221.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker has a width of 79.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker cost when new?A: The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker cost approximately $3,770 to $4,415 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker? A: The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker was offered as a Convertible, Newport, Sedan, St. Regis, T & C Wagon.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1956? A: Chrysler produced 152,777 automobiles in 1956.

Q: How many 1956 New Yorkers were produced? A: Chrysler produced 41,140 examples of the New Yorker in 1956.

Q: What engine did the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The engine powering the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker was a V 8 (5801 cc | 354.0 cu in. | 5.8 L.) with 250 BHP (184 KW) @ 4600 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1956 Chrysler New Yorker have? A: The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker had a 3 speed Automatic PowerFlite Transmission gearbox.

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