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Chrysler Fifth Avenue I 5.2 V8 (175 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)
I Overview:
Chrysler Fifth Avenue (I). Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.2 V8 (175 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 5.2L V8, while not a powerhouse, provided adequate and smooth propulsion for this luxury cruiser. Acceleration was leisurely, prioritizing comfort over sportiness, typical for American sedans of its era.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was a notable weakness, with the large V8 and 3-speed automatic transmission delivering poor MPG by modern standards. Even for its time, it was not considered efficient.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth handling for its class.
- • Spacious and luxurious interior, especially for rear passengers.
- • Classic American luxury styling with a distinctive presence.
- • Generally robust and durable V8 engine (318 cu in).
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy due to large V8 and older transmission technology.
- • Leisurely performance; not designed for spirited driving.
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles.
- • Handling can feel floaty and imprecise by contemporary standards.
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Chrysler |
| Model: | Fifth Avenue |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.2 V8 (175 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1982 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 175 Hp |
| Engine Model/Code: | ELA |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 14.5 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5250 mm mm |
| Width: | 1839 mm mm |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2863 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
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