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1955 Chrysler New Yorker DeLuxe Series C68
Convertible Coupe
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,585.00
No. Produced 946
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 4,282lbs
Wheelbase 126 inches
Length 218.8 inches
Width 79.1 inches
Height 62.9 inches
Front Tread 60.2 inches
Rear Tread 59 5/8 inches
Type 90 degree V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 331 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 13/16 & 3 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 250@4600
Rated Horsepower 46.51
Torque 340@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting NE551001
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Carter
Type Powerflite automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.36 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service Power, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Fin and tube
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 11 Pints
Cooling System 25 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: N55-1001 to N55-3560 & N55L-1001 to N55L3560

1955 Chrysler Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Porcelain Green
Skyline Gray
Canyon Tan
Wisteria Blue
Tango Red
Jade Green Metallic
Platinum
Crown Imperial Green
Crown Imperial Blue
Rhapsody Blue Metallic
Shantung Green Metallic
Desert Sand
Nugget Gold Metallic
Navajo Orange
Crown Imperial Maroon
Embassy Gray Metallic
Sunburst Yellow
Heron Blue
Falcon Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power steeringOpt
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