Chrysler E-Class
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | 1984 Chrysler E-Class - Flickr - dave 7 (1) (cropped).jpg |
| name | Chrysler E-Class |
| manufacturer | Chrysler Corporation |
| production | 1982–1984 |
| model_years | 1983–1984 |
| assembly | United States: Jefferson Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan |
| class | Mid-size |
| layout | FF layout |
| platform | E-body |
| body_style | 4-door sedan |
| engine | {{ubl |
| transmission | 3-speed A413 automatic |
| 3-speed A470 automatic | |
| predecessor | Chrysler Newport |
| successor | Plymouth Caravelle |
| related | Chrysler New Yorker |
| Dodge 600 | |
| Plymouth Caravelle | |
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| image = 1984 Chrysler E-Class - Flickr - dave 7 (1) (cropped).jpg | name = Chrysler E-Class | manufacturer = Chrysler Corporation | production = 1982–1984 | model_years = 1983–1984 | assembly = United States: Jefferson Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan | class = Mid-size | layout = FF layout | platform = E-body | body_style = 4-door sedan | engine = {{ubl | 2.2 L K I4 | 2.2 L Turbo I I4 | 2.6 L Mitsubishi G54B I4 | transmission = 3-speed A413 automatic 3-speed A470 automatic | predecessor = Chrysler Newport | successor = Plymouth Caravelle | related = Chrysler New Yorker Dodge 600 Plymouth Caravelle
The Chrysler E-Class was a mid-size car produced by Chrysler. Introduced in 1983 on a stretched version of the Chrysler K platform, the E-Class was a less expensive, less equipped version of the similar 1983 New Yorker.
History
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The Chrysler E-Class was targeted at those who wanted Chrysler luxury at a more affordable price than the flagship New Yorker. Due to this reason, the E-Class is the de facto replacement for the 1981 Newport, which had been Chrysler's cheaper, more basic version of the New Yorker. The E-Class was originally to be called the "Grand LeBaron", however Chrysler decided to name it "E-Class" in reference to the new E-platform.
The E-Class came with a number of features and options including a cassette player, split 50/50 front bench with middle seat mounted console, woodgrain interior trim, two-tone exterior paint, power window & door locks, and air conditioning. Engines were the 2.2 L naturally aspirated I4 and the Mitsubishi 2.6 L I4. 1984 saw the debut of fuel injection on the 2.2 L engine and an optional Garrett AiResearch T-03 turbocharger. Larger, wraparound tail lights were also added for 1984.
The E-Class however, was not a sales success. Sales of the more expensive New Yorker were nearly double the E-Class's sales for 1984. Its slow sales caused it to be dropped from Chrysler's lineup after only two years on the market. Rather than discontinue a lower-priced model to be sold on Chrysler-Plymouth lots, Chrysler gave the car a minor refreshment (it lost the waterfall grille and crystal pentastar hood ornament) and transferred it to Plymouth's lineup, where it became the Caravelle for 1985.
Sales
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| Model Year | Units | 1983 | 1984 | Total | 71,495 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39,258 | |||||
| 32,237 | |||||
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References
References
- Encyclopedia of American Cars "Chrysler" p.255: "Chrysler Vehicles."
- Encyclopedia of American Cars "Chrysler" p.279: "Chrysler Production Figures."
- Encyclopedia of American Cars "Chrysler" p.279: "Chrysler Production Figures."
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