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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
Imperial Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1964 Chrysler Newport

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code 8 Chrysler
Series Code 1 Newport
Year Code 4 1964
Plant Code 4 Imperial Plant, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 063671 Unit #063671

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 PlantImperial Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant Code4
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)