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Chrysler New Yorker XIV 3.5i V6 (214 Hp)
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Chrysler New Yorker:
The Chrysler New Yorker is an automobile model produced by Chrysler from 1940 until 1996, serving for several decades as either the brand's flagship model or as a junior sedan to the Chrysler Imperial, the latter during the years in which the Imperial name was used within the Chrysler lineup rather than as a standalone brand.
A trim level named the "New York Special" first appeared in 1938, while the "New Yorker" name debuted in 1939. The New Yorker helped define the Chrysler brand as a maker of upscale models that were priced and equipped to compete against upper-level models from Buick, Oldsmobile, and Mercury....(Read more on Wikipedia)
XIV Overview:
Chrysler New Yorker (XIV). With 300 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1627 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.5i V6 (214 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5L V6 engine provides robust acceleration and ample power for highway cruising, making the large sedan feel responsive for its size and era. It's a smooth and capable powertrain.
Fuel Economy
As a large V6 from the mid-90s, fuel economy is moderate at best, particularly in city driving. Expect typical figures for a full-size American sedan of this vintage, likely in the low 20s MPG on the highway.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, ideal for long journeys.
- • Smooth and powerful 3.5L V6 engine for confident highway driving.
- • Soft, compliant ride quality absorbs road imperfections well.
- • Distinctive styling for its era.
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point, especially in urban environments.
- • Handling can feel floaty and less precise compared to European rivals.
- • Interior materials, while comfortable, may not feel as premium as some competitors.
- • Potential for age-related maintenance issues common with older vehicles.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Fifth Avenue: 1991 - 1993).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | New Yorker |
| Generation: | XIV |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5i V6 (214 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 214 Hp @ 5800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 60.8 Hp/l [153mm more] |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EGJ More details about the engine EGJ |
| Engine displacement: | 3518 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 131.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.4 kg/Nm, 184.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1627 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5268 mm mm [153mm more] |
| Width: | 1890 mm mm [140mm more] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2870 mm mm [85mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
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