Quick answer
The 1995 Chrysler New Yorker, the latest model year on record, is 207.5″ long, 74.8″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 113″ wheelbase. At 17.3 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.
Every Chrysler New Yorker generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1976: the new car was 6.7″ longer and 520 lb heavier than the 1971–1975 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1975 | 224.4″ | 79.1″ | 55.5″ | 124″ | 4,456 lb |
| 1976–1978 | 231.1″ | 79.5″ | 54.3″ | 124″ | 4,976 lb |
| 1979–1981 | 221.7″ | 77.2″ | 54.3″ | 118.5″ | 3,909 lb |
| 1982 | 206.7″ | 74.4″ | 55.5″ | 112.6″ | 3,602 lb |
| 1983–1987 | 185.8″ | 68.5″ | 53.1″ | 103.1″ | 2,588 lb |
| 1988–1991 | 190.6″ | 68.5″ | 54.7″ | 103.9″ | 2,987 lb |
| 1992–1993 | 196.5″ | 68.9″ | 54.3″ | 107.1″ | 3,400 lb |
| 1994–1995 | 207.5″ | 74.8″ | 55.9″ | 113″ | — |
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
New Yorker year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 207.5″ | 74.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1994 | 207.5″ | 74.8″ | 113″ | 1 | |
| 1993 | 196.5″ | 68.9″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 1992 | 196.5″ | 68.9″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 1991 | 198.8″ | 68.9″ | 109.4″ | 1 | |
| 1990 | 196.5″ | 68.9″ | 107.1″ | 2 | |
| 1989 | 193.7″ | 68.5″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 1988 | 190.6″ | 68.5″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 1987 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 1986 | 187.4″ | 68.1″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 1985 | 185″ | 68.1″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 1984 | 185.8″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 1983 | 185.8″ | 68.5″ | 103.1″ | 1 | |
| 1982 | 206.7″ | 74.4″ | 112.6″ | 1 | |
| 1981 | 220.1″ | 77.6″ | 118.5″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 221.7″ | 77.6″ | 118.5″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 221.7″ | 77.2″ | 118.5″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 231.1″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 231.1″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 231.1″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 226.8″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 224.8″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 230.7″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 224″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1971 | 224.4″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | 1 |
ROWS 25·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a New Yorker fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 17.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 17.3 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.2 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 439 cars within 10″ of its length, the New Yorker has a shorter wheelbase than 82%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 439 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 74.8″ | 75.6″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 113″ | 119.3″ | −6.3″ |
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
New Yorker against its rivals
Next to the Mercedes-Benz 500, the New Yorker is the longest and the narrowest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysler New Yorker (this car) | 1995 | 207.5″ | 74.8″ | — |
| Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1993 | 199.6″ | 75.2″ | 4,784 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 New Yorker bigger than the 1994?
No. The 1995 and 1994 New Yorker are the same size.
Which is bigger, the New Yorker or the Mercedes-Benz 500?
The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 is 7.9″ shorter than the 1995 New Yorker.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 25 New Yorker model years, 1971 to 1995. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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