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1972 Chrysler New Yorker Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $4,899.00
No. Produced 5,567
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number CH23
Weight 4,270lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 224.9 inches
Width 79.4 inches
Height 55.5 inches
Front Tread 62.1 inches
Rear Tread 63.4 inches
Type V8, valve-in-head
Displacement 440 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4.32 & 3 3/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.2 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt
Brake Horsepower 225@4400
Rated Horsepower 59.72
Torque 345@3200
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast Iron
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on the block forward of the number 2 cylinder bore adjacent to the distributor.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Holley
Type Torqueflite 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 2.76 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Hotchkiss
Power
Service Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum
Front Size 11 3/4 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Electronic
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size J78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 19 Pints
Cooling System 17.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 2/5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. CH23T2a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

1972 Chrysler - Coming Through For YouDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Passenger Car Service Manual 1972 (ImperialChryslerPlymouth)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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
Automotive Industries March 15 1972Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors Evening Blue Metallic
Charcoal Metallic
Rallye Red
Amber Sherwood Metallic
Coral Turquoise Metallic
Spinnaker White
Formal Black
Honeydew
Tawny Gold Metallic
True Blue Metallic
Sherwood Green Metallic
Gold Leaf Metallic
All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Blue Sky
Sahara Beige
Chestnut Metallic
Sun Fire Yellow
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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