The Chrysler New Yorker was the top model in Chrysler's car line from 1939 to 1996. Only the Chrysler Imperial outranked it in size and price.
After Chrysler's Imperial brand was discontinued in 1975, the Imperial was sold as the Chrysler New Yorker Brougham from 1976 to 1978.
The Chrysler Fifth Avenue began as a submodel of the New Yorker in 1979, after the nameplate was shifted to the Chrysler R platform. In 1982, the New Yorker (and the Fifth Avenue trim) moved to the LeBaron's M-body. This M-body New Yorker used Chrysler's 318 in³ engine.
In 1983, the New Yorker name moved to the front wheel drive Chrysler E platform, the beginning of the extended K-car years. The New Yorker was moved again to the front wheel drive Chrysler C platform for 1988, although the New Yorker Turbo stayed on the E-body. The New Yorker Turbo would be the last New Yorker equipped with a turbocharger. The Fifth Avenue continued as an M-body, rejoining the New Yorker in 1990 (although the Fifth Avenue was on a stretched platform).
The last generation of the New Yorker continued with front wheel drive and was introduced at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit for the 1994 model year as an LH-car. The New Yorker saw its last year in 1996, as a more luxurious version of the LHS, with extra chrome trim, a leather front bench seat, and a suspension tuned for a softer ride.
At the time of its discontinuation, "New Yorker" was America's longest continuously used nameplate.[ Visit the complete Wikipedia entry for Chrysler New Yorker ]
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