Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue

Chrysler Fifth Avenue
1984 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler
Production	1983–1993 (as own model)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size (1982-1989) Full-size (1979-1981, 1990-1993)
Body style	4-door sedan
Chronology
Predecessor	Chrysler New Yorker Brougham (R-body version) Chrysler LeBaron (M-body version)
Successor	Chrysler LHS

First generation
Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue (M-body)
Overview
Production	1982–1989
Assembly	Windsor, Ontario (1982–1983) St. Louis, Missouri (1984–1986) Kenosha, Wisconsin (late 1986–December 1988)
Body and chassis
Layout	FR layout
Platform	M-body
Related	Chrysler New Yorker Dodge Diplomat Plymouth Gran Fury(American Market Model) Plymouth Caravelle(Canadian Market Model)
Powertrain
Engine	5.2 L LA V8 225 cu in (3.7 L) I6
Transmission	3-speed A727 automatic 3-speed A904 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	112.7 in (2,863 mm)
Length	206.7 in (5,250 mm)
Width	72.4 in (1,839 mm)
Height	55.1 in (1,400 mm)

Second generation
1991 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
Overview
Production	1990–1993
Assembly	Belvidere, Illinois
Body and chassis
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Chrysler Y platform
Related	Chrysler Imperial Chrysler New Yorker
Powertrain
Engine	3.3 L EGA V6 3.8 L EGH V6
Transmission	4-speed A604 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	109.6 in (2,784 mm)
Length	198.6 in (5,044 mm) (1990–91) 201.3 in (5,113 mm) (1992–93)
Width	68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Height	55.1 in (1,400 mm)

The Chrysler Fifth Avenue was a trim level/option package or model name used by Chrysler for its larger sedans from 1979 to 1993. The Fifth Avenue name was no longer used after 1993 when Chrysler introduced its new LH-platform New Yorker and similar LHS. The title "Fifth Avenue" references a street in New York City in the United States which contains many upscale shops and cultural attractions.

The Fifth Avenue name was first used in 1979 on an upmarket sub-model of the R-body Chrysler New Yorker sedan. This generation of Chrysler, although already smaller than its maximum size in the mid 1970s, was still V8-powered and rear wheel drive. The R-body rode on a 118.5-inch (3,010 mm) wheelbase, which was still considerably longer than its downsized GM and Ford competitors. For 1979, ordering the New Yorker Fifth Avenue Edition package got the buyer a car finished in two-tone beige with matching leather interior. There was a standard landau vinyl roof, and somewhat unusual opera windows which opened with the rear doors. The package was so thoroughly color-keyed that even the bumper rub strips were beige. The R-body Fifth Avenues ran for three years, although additional Fifth Avenue colors were added for 1980 and 1981. Adding to an already exclusive model, the 1980 and 1981 Fifth Avenues had the option of a special edition version. This special edition model was painted a single tone "Nightwatch Blue" with gold pinstriping with a matching blue Landau roof. Of the 7,356 Fifth Avenues built between 1980 and 1981, only 733 were special editions.

Overall production of the R-body New Yorkers was low (less than 75,000 from '79-'81) and the Fifth Avenue production was at most 25% of them. Very few exist today, in any condition. Approximately 14 were stretched into limos and several were provided for use during the 1980 winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. The others were loaned to for use by Hollywood movie studios. A few still exist and are in the hands of collectors.