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Chrysler Fifth Avenue II 3.3i (162 Hp)
Overall Rating
Chrysler Fifth Avenue:
The Chrysler Fifth Avenue was a trim level/option package or model name used by Chrysler for its larger sedans from 1979 to 1993. The Fifth Avenue name was no longer used after 1993 when Chrysler introduced its new LH-platform New Yorker and similar LHS.
The nameplate "Fifth Avenue" references the prominent, upscale street in New York City, where the Chrysler Building is two blocks to the east.
In 1980, realizing that they needed to offer a comparable luxury sedan to the Cadillac Fleetwood and Lincoln Town Car, Chrysler offered the Fifth Avenue trim package as an upscale option on the R‑body New Yorker....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Chrysler Fifth Avenue (II). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.3i (162 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.3i V6 provides adequate power for daily driving and comfortable highway cruising, though it's not designed for spirited acceleration. It delivers a smooth, predictable power delivery typical of its era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is moderate for a large V6 sedan from the early 90s. Expect average consumption, particularly on the highway, but it won't be a fuel-sipper in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Plush, comfortable ride quality ideal for long journeys
- • Spacious interior with ample room for five adults
- • Generally reliable V6 engines for their era
- • Classic American luxury styling with distinctive presence
- • Affordable as a used classic car
Cons:
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Soft, wallowy handling not suited for spirited driving
- • Moderate fuel economy, especially in city driving
- • Interior plastics and build quality can feel less premium than some rivals
- • Limited performance, not a driver's car
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 1982 - 1989).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | Fifth Avenue |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.3i (162 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1993 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 162 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 5044 mm mm [206mm less] |
| Width: | 1750 mm mm [89mm less] |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2784 mm mm [79mm less] |
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