1964 Chrysler Newport
The Newport served as Chrysler's entry-level full-size offering in its final year before the landmark 1965 redesign that would introduce Chrysler's distinctive C-body platform.
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361 CID V8 2-BBL (265 HP)
Engine
Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chrysler Newport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | 8 | Chrysler |
| Series Code | 1 | Newport |
| Year Code | 4 | 1964 |
| Plant Code | 3 | Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 279257 | Unit #279257 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1964
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine361 CID V8 2-BBL (265 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement361 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1960
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear37.9
Height55.1
Legroom front41.9
Legroom rear39.3
Length215.3
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase122.0
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)