1979 Chrysler New Yorker 4-Door Pillared Hardtop
Flory records 43,636 built for 1979 at a base price of $10,026 (p.705).
Confidence
95%
TP42K9A149778
360 CID V8 2-bbl (150 HP)
Engine
4-Door Pillared Hardtop
Body
Lynch Rd., Detroit, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Chrysler New Yorker
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | T | Chrysler |
| Class Code | P | Premium |
| Body Style Code | 42 | 4-Door Pillared Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | K | 360 CID V8 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | A | Lynch Rd., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 149778 | Unit #149778 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNew Yorker
Year1979
Body Style4-Door Pillared Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine360 CID V8 2-bbl (150 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower150 HP
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantLynch Rd., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeA
Pattern SourceChrysler
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1979 through 1981
Headroom front38.6
Headroom rear37.4
Height54.5
Legroom front42.3
Legroom rear38.2
Length221.5
Wheelbase118.5
Width77.1
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)