1968 Chrysler New Yorker

Chrysler's most luxurious model of the year claimed to be the New Yorker 4 door hardtop. With power steering, power brakes, a 3-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission. Plus 5 feet wide seats with fold down center armrests and interior panel with the look of burled walnut. A 440 cubic inch V8 engine is standard with a 4 barrel carburetor and 480 foot pounds of torque. Underneath it all, Chrysler's unique suspension system of front torsion bars and rear, multiple leaf springs temper the roughest terrains. Available options were a 6-way power seat control, 3 in 1 divided front seat, 7 position Tilt-A-Scope steering wheel, power window lifts, AM/FM stereo Multiplex Radio, AM radio with 8-track stereo tape system, and Safeguard Sentinel lighting system.    

1968 Chrysler New Yorker Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
New Yorker Series
DC3-H	CH41	4-dr Sedan - 6P	$4,459	4,055 lbs	13,092
DC3-H	CH23	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$4,516	4,060 lbs	8,060
DC3-H	CH43	4-dr Hardtop Sedan - 6P	$4,592	4,090 lbs	26,991

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
New Yorker	124 in	219.2 in	Not Available	62 in	60 in	8.55 x 14

 

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