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{{Confuse|Mercedes-Benz E-Class}}{{Infobox automobile
| 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 North Assembly#Jefferson Avenue Assembly|Jefferson Avenue Assembly]], [[Detroit|Detroit, Michigan]]
| class = [[Mid-size]]
| layout = [[FF layout]]
| platform = [[Chrysler E platform|E-body]]
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | 2.2&nbsp;L ''[[Chrysler 2.2 & 2.5 engine#2.2|K]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 2.2 L ''[[Chrysler 2.2 & 2.5 engine#Turbo I|Turbo I]]'' I4
  | 2.6&nbsp;L [[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] ''[[Mitsubishi Astron engine|G54B]]'' I4
  }}
| transmission = 3-speed ''[[Chrysler A-404 transmission#A-413|A413]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]<br>3-speed ''[[Chrysler A-404 transmission#A470|A470]]'' [[automatic transmission|automatic]]
| predecessor = [[Chrysler Newport]]
| successor = [[Plymouth Caravelle]]
| related = [[Chrysler New Yorker]]<br>[[Dodge 600]]<br>[[Plymouth Caravelle]]
}}

The '''Chrysler E-Class''' was a [[mid-size car]] produced by [[Chrysler]]. Introduced in 1983 on a [[Chrysler E platform|stretched version]] of the [[Chrysler K platform]], the E-Class was a less expensive, less equipped version of the similar 1983 [[Chrysler New Yorker|New Yorker]].

==History==
[[File:1984 Chrysler E-Class - Flickr - dave 7.jpg|left|thumb|1984 Chrysler E-Class rear view]]
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 [[Chrysler Newport|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",<ref>Encyclopedia of American Cars "Chrysler" p.255: "Chrysler Vehicles."</ref> however Chrysler decided to name it "E-Class" in reference to the new [[Chrysler E platform|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 [[Chrysler K engine#2.2|2.2&nbsp;L naturally aspirated I4]] and the [[Mitsubishi Motors|Mitsubishi]] 2.6&nbsp;L I4. 1984 saw the debut of [[fuel injection]] on the 2.2&nbsp;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.<ref>Encyclopedia of American Cars "Chrysler" p.279: "Chrysler Production Figures."</ref> 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 (automobile)|Plymouth]]'s lineup, where it became the [[Plymouth Caravelle|Caravelle]] for 1985. 

==Sales==
{|class= "wikitable" | style="float:left;" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
!colspan="2"  | Production<ref>Encyclopedia of American Cars "Chrysler" p.279: "Chrysler Production Figures."</ref>
|-
!style="background:#C0C0C0;" | Model Year 
!style="background:#C0C0C0;" | Units
|-
!align="centered"| 1983 || 39,258
|-
!align="centered"| 1984 || 32,237
|-
!style="background:#C0C0C0;" | Total 
!style="background:#C0C0C0;" | 71,495
|}
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==References==
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* {{cite journal|title=1984 Chrysler E-Class|journal=Chrysler Factory Brochure|author=Chrysler Corporation|issue=1984}}

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