page_title: Chrysler New Yorker
section_title: 1983–1988
hierarchical_section_title: Chrysler New Yorker / 1983–1988
caption_attribution_description: Chrysler New Yorker 2.2 Turbo 1984
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 1983, the New Yorker name was used on two different models.  The M-body car was now the "New Yorker Fifth Avenue" a name which changed to simply "Fifth Avenue" from 1984 to 1989. The other was an all new K-car based New Yorker, which used the front-wheel drive Chrysler E platform, the beginning of the extended K-car years. The E-platform New Yorker came with state-of-the-art 1980s technology, including a digital dashboard and Electronic Voice Alert, which spoke notifications such as "A door is ajar"; "Please fasten your seat belts"; "Don't forget your keys"; "Thank you" (after fastening seat belt, closing the door tightly or removing the key from the ignition switch); "Your engine oil pressure is low - prompt service is required".  Also standard was a Landau vinyl roof with electroluminescent opera lamps.  This was the only Chrysler New Yorker generation with an inline-four engine. 1983 was a limited production year for the FWD New Yorker. When introduced in 1983, it shared many elements with the Chrysler E-Class and had a waterfall grille that was slightly different from the 1984-1988 versions. 
  For 1984, restyled wraparound taillights and a revised front grille, were among the cosmetic changes.  A 2.2 L I4 turbo engine was now an option and new electronic instrumentation featured a digital speedometer and odometer.  Pillowed velvet seats replaced deep-nap cloth seats as standard. 
  In 1985, the standard engine switched from 2.2 L I4 to Mitsubishi-sourced 2.6 L I4.  New standard interior features included overhead storage console with reading lamps, rear seat headrests, and power windows.
  In 1986, a Chrysler-built 2.5 L I4 replaced 2.6 L I4 as standard engine.  Also new was an automatic load leveling suspension.  Cosmetically, rear deck lid panels, moldings and taillights were redesigned.  Interior changes included a new forward console and revised electronic instrumentation and an AM/FM stereo and deluxe intermittent wipers were now standard. 
  In 1987, hood vents were eliminated on the turbo models, as were fender louvers on all models.  A new six-speaker Infinity sound system was optional.  As with other Chryslers, the steering wheel was redesigned. This was the best-selling and last full model year for the E-platform New Yorker. 
  Although a new thirteenth generation New Yorker was introduced for 1988, the twelfth generation continued for one more abbreviated model year as the 1988 New Yorker Turbo.  As the model name suggested, the 2.2 L I4 turbo was now the standard and only available engine.  In addition to the turbo engine, previously optional yet commonly ordered equipment like automatic temperature control air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, rear window defogger, and power door locks became standard. While previous model year New Yorkers equipped with the optional turbo engine were also commonly referred to as a "New Yorker Turbo" and wore "Turbo" badges, only the 1988 model had it as its official model name.
caption: 1984 Chrysler New Yorker
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