page_title: Chrysler New Yorker
section_title: 1979–1981
hierarchical_section_title: Chrysler New Yorker / 1979–1981
caption_attribution_description: 1979-1981 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue photographed in USA.
context_page_description: The Chrysler New Yorker is an automobile model which was produced by Chrysler from 1940 to 1996, serving for several years as the brand's flagship model. A trim level named the "New York Special" first appeared in 1938 and the "New Yorker" name debuted in 1939. The New Yorker name helped define the Chrysler brand as a maker of upscale models, priced and equipped above mainstream brands like Ford, Chevrolet/Pontiac, and Dodge/Plymouth, but below full luxury brands like Cadillac, Lincoln and Packard. During the New Yorker's tenure, it competed against upper level models from Buick, Oldsmobile and Mercury. Until its discontinuation in 1996, the New Yorker had made its mark as the longest-running American car nameplate.
context_section_description: In 1979, the R-body series was a "Pillared Hardtop."  It now used the 318 V8; the 360 engine was optional through 1980. While shorter and much lighter than the previous generation, these cars still had a big car look and ride. Hidden headlamps and full-width taillights distinguished it from its R-body siblings Newport, St. Regis and Gran Fury.  A new "Fifth Avenue" trim package was offered.
  For 1980, in addition to last year's "Fifth Avenue" package, a limited production "Fifth Avenue Limited Edition" package was also offered featuring brushed stainless steel roof treatment and exclusive mahogany metallic paint.
  Finally, a bold new grille, with simple vertical ribs, appeared for 1981.  The “Fifth Avenue” option package was again available plus a new "Carriage Roof" package was added. This package was available fully loaded with few options and was available only in nightwatch blue or mahogany metallic.
caption: 1981 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue (shown with optional alloy road wheels, and concealed headlamp doors in open position)
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