1955-1956
1956 Chrysler Windsor Newport |
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| Layout | FR |
|---|---|
| Engine | 300.5 CID Spitfire 2bbl. 188 hp (140 kW) V8(1955) 331CID 2-bbl. 225 hp (168 kW) V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual PowerFlight automatic |
| Wheelbase | 126 in (3,200 mm) |
| Length | 218.6 in (5,552 mm) (1955) 220.4 in (5,598 mm)(1956) |
| Width | 79.0 in (2,007 mm) (1955) 78.8 in (2,002 mm)(1956) |
| Height | 60.6 in (1,539 mm) |
In 1955, all Chrysler cars were completely restyled with styling by Virgil Exner. The Windsors were more rounded and had wrap around windshields. The word DeLuxe was added to Windsor again. Front head room was 35 inches (890 mm). Rear axle ratio for the 3-speed manual was 3.73. It made up 64.72% of Chryslers sales.
For 1956, the "Forward Look" restyling was introduced. The first tail fins on a Chryler appeared. Interiores stayed pretty much the same, with the exception of the new Highway Hi-Fi phonograph player, that was optional on the Windsor. Base price was $2,870.
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