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1966 Chrysler New Yorker 4-Dr Town Sedan

The New Yorker was Chrysler's premium full-size model featuring standard 440 CID V8 and luxurious appointments. Represented the pinnacle of Chrysler luxury below the Imperial line.
CH42J69298704
440 CID V8 (350 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Town Sedan
Body
Unknown Plant (9)
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chrysler New Yorker

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code C Chrysler
Class Code H High
Body Style Code 42 4-Dr Town Sedan
Engine CID Code J 440 CID V8
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 9 Unknown Plant (9)
Serial Number 298704 Unit #298704

Basic Information

MakeChrysler
ModelNew Yorker
Year1966
Body Style4-Dr Town Sedan
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine440 CID V8 (350 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement440 CID
Horsepower350 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantUnknown Plant (9)
Plant Code9
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence65%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production13025
Weight4110
Rear Tread61..7
Height55.7
Front Tread62
Width79.5
Length219
Wheelbase124

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission18.5
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.76
Steering GearIntegral power
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire Size8.55 x 14

Brakes

Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower hydraulic

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Cooling17 Quarts, Water pump
IgnitionDistributor and coil
RadiatorTube and spacer
Fuel TypePremium

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Power vent windows, Power windows, Power antenna, Speed control device, Radio, Front disc rear drum brakes, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Crystal Blue, Daffodil Yellow, Desert Beige, Formal Black, Frost Turquoise, Haze Green, Ivory, Lilac, Moss Gold, Persian White, Powder Blue, Regal Blue, Royal Turquoise, Ruby, Saddle Bronze, Scorch Red, Sequoia Green, Silver Mist, Spanish Red, Spice Gold, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$4101.00

Other

B&s 4.32 & 3 3/4

Body

Doors4

Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.