1971 Chrysler Newport Custom 2-Dr Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
CL23L1C196242
383 CID 2-bbl (275 HP)
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chrysler Newport Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | L | Low |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Dr Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | L | 383 CID 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 196242 | Unit #196242 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine383 CID 2-bbl (275 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower275 HP
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production5527
Weight4075
Length224.6
Wheelbase123.5
Height54.8
Width79.1
Rear Tread62
Front Tread62.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Transmission4.75
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.55
DriveRear wheel drive
Reverse Ratio3.34
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeH78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 14.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Equipment
EquipmentTorque Flite automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Power seats, Power windows, Front disc rear drum brakes, Radio, Speed control device
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, April Green Metallic, Autumn Bronze Metallic, Avocado Metallic, Aztec Gold Metallic, Burnished Red Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Crystal Dawn Metallic, Evening Blue Metallic, Formal Black, Glacial Blue Metallic, Lemon Twist, Rallye Red, Sandalwood Beige, Slate Gray Metallic, Spinnaker White, Tahitian Walnut Metallic, Tawny Gold Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available, Winchester Gray Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$3934.00
Body
Doors2
Body and chassis specifications are from period Chrysler data for this model. The exact engine is decoded from the VIN (position 4), shown separately, so the representative engine figures from the period data sheet are omitted here to avoid contradicting the VIN.