1946-1948
1947 Chrysler New Yorker Coupe |
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| Model years | 1946–1948 |
|---|---|
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 323 cu in (5.3 L) I8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 127.5 in (3,239 mm) |
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After the war, the New Yorker became a separate series.
Unlike most car companies, Chrysler did not make major changes with each model year from 1946 through 1948. Thus models for 1946 through 1948 Chryslers have the same basic appearance, noted for their 'harmonica' grille, based on the body introduced with the 1941 models. 1947 saw a minor redesign in tires, trim, and instrument panel, while the first 1948s were just 1947s with no visible changes.
Postwar Chryslers continued to offer Fluid Drive, with the New Yorker now offering the true four speed semi-automatic transmission.
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