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Chrysler New Yorker C56-1

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.80 mm × 92.10 mm 3.81 in × 3.63 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.4 litre 5422 cc (330.871 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power 182.5 PS (180.0 bhp) (134.2 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph 10.00 s
0-60 mph 13.60 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 170 km/h (106 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 94.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 423.0 Nm (312 ft·lb) (43.1 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 980.4 kPa (142.2 psi)
Specific torque 78.02 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 677.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3188 mm
wheelbase 125.5 in
Length (milimeters) 5359 mm
Length (inches) 211 in
Width (milimeters) 1949 mm
Width (inches) 76.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1594 mm
Height (inches) 62.8 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 216 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1905 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4200 lb
Weight distribuiton 55.20 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 75 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.23 m2
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.60 m
Tyres 8.00-15
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.54

General information

RAC rating 46.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1951 Chrysler New Yorker C56-1 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1951

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