- Home
- Search for
Specifications Find automobile specifications - Directory
of Services Listing of dealers, companies and individuals offering cars, parts and services for antique, classic, vintage and muscle cars. - Engine
VIN CodesDecodes engine codes used in Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN's) for cars starting around 1953. -
Vehicle History
Vehicle History Reports for Classic Cars - Museums
Listing of automobile museums, as well as museums with some automotive related items. -
Clubs
Listing of Clubs and Organizations. -
Featured Cars
Take a Virtual Tour of our Featured Classic Car. - About Us
The Classic Car Database
Ads
Bookmark this page
| 1971 Chrysler New Yorker Series | ||
| Hardtop | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $4,961.00 | |
| No. Produced | 4,485 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Chrysler | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | CH23 | |
| Weight | 4,250lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 123.5 inches | |
| Length | 224.6 inches | |
| Width | 79.1 inches | |
| Height | 54.8 inches | |
| Front Tread | 62.1 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 62 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 440 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.32 & 3 3/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 335@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 59.72 | |
| Torque | 460@3200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | Cast Iron | |
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | Stamped on block pan rail at left rear corner below starter opening. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Downdraft 4-barrel | |
| Make | Carter or Holley | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Not applicable | ||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 2.76 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent torsion bar | ||
| Rear | Hotchkiss | ||
| Steering Gear | Power | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | Power front disc, rear self-adjusting drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 3/4 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 11 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 12 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | Tube and spacer | ||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | J78 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 23 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 4 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 19 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 15.5 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4 2/5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | CH23T1a100001 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. | ||
|
| |||
| Additional Information | |||
| References | |
| Styling & Engineering Features - 1971 Passenger Cars ( 5/11/70) | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) 5201 Woodward Detroit MI 48202 (313) 833-1456 www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm |
| 1971 Chrysler - Coming Through | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| 1971 Car & Equipment Prices | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Passenger Car Service Manual 1971 (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. Brigham | Horseless 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 1971 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | All colors may not be available in all models. | |
| Two Tone Colors Available | ||
| Winchester Gray Metallic | ||
| Slate Gray Metallic | ||
| Glacial Blue Metallic | ||
| Evening Blue Metallic | ||
| Rallye Red | ||
| Burnished Red Metallic | ||
| Amber Sherwood Metallic | ||
| Avocado Metallic | ||
| April Green Metallic | ||
| Autumn Bronze Metallic | ||
| Sandalwood Beige | ||
| Aztec Gold Metallic | ||
| Coral Turquoise Metallic | ||
| Tahitian Walnut Metallic | ||
| Spinnaker White | ||
| Formal Black | ||
| Lemon Twist | ||
| Crystal Dawn Metallic | ||
| Tawny Gold Metallic | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Power windows | Opt | |
| Air conditioning | Opt | |
| Power seats | Opt | |
| Power vent windows | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Power antenna | Opt | |
| Speed control device | Opt | |