Chrysler New Yorker XIII Salon 3.3 V6 (150 Hp)


Overall Rating

7.5 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.8 / 5
Value 4.0 / 5
Performance 3.0 / 5
Comfort 4.5 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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)

XIII Salon Overview:

Chrysler New Yorker (XIII Salon). With 248 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1495 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

3.3 V6 (150 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

The 3.3 V6 engine provides adequate power for comfortable highway cruising and city driving, offering smooth acceleration typical of a large American sedan from this era. It is not built for spirited driving.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy is moderate for a large V6 sedan of its time, with urban consumption around 16 l/100 km and extra-urban at 10 l/100 km, reflecting its displacement and automatic transmission.

Best Use Case: Highway Cruising / Comfortable Daily Driving

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Exceptional ride comfort and spacious interior
  • • Smooth and reliable V6 engine for its time
  • • Classic American luxury styling
  • • Affordable entry into classic car ownership

Cons:

  • • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
  • • High fuel consumption by today's standards
  • • Soft suspension not suited for dynamic handling
  • • Potential for age-related electrical issues

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Chrysler
Model:New Yorker
Generation:XIII Salon
Modification (Engine):3.3 V6 (150 Hp)
Start of production:1988
End of production:1993
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:150 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre:45.4 Hp/l
Torque:248 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement:3301
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:4.3 l
Coolant:9 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:93 mm mm
Piston Stroke:81 mm mm
Compression ratio:8.9:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:10 l/100 km
Maximum speed:190 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:10 kg/Hp, 100.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:6 kg/Nm, 165.9 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1495
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:465 l
Fuel tank capacity:61 l
Size:
Length:4920 mm mm
Width:1750 mm mm
Height:1400 mm mm
Wheelbase:2655 mm mm
Front track:1465 mm
Rear (Back) track:1465 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size195/75 R14
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

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