1971 Chrysler Newport Royal 2-Dr Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
CE23K1C265157
360 CID 2-bbl (255 HP)
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1971 Chrysler Newport Royal
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | E | Economy |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Dr Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | K | 360 CID 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 265157 | Unit #265157 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Royal
Year1971
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine360 CID 2-bbl (255 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement360 CID
Horsepower255 HP
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production22049
Length224.6
Wheelbase123.5
Width79.1
Height54.8
Rear Tread62
Front Tread62.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Transmission4.75
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
3rd Gear Ratio1
DriveRear wheel drive
1st Gear Ratio2.55
Reverse Ratio3.34
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
Gears3
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeH78 x 15
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
Cooling14.5 Quarts, Water pump
RadiatorTube and spacer
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, Charcoal Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Crystal Dawn Metallic, Evening Blue Metallic, Formal Black, Glacial Blue Metallic, Honeydew, Lemon Twist, Midnight Blue Metallic, Rallye Red, Sandalwood Beige, Slate Gray Metallic, Sparkling Burgundy Metallic, Spinnaker White, Tahitian Walnut Metallic, Tawny Gold Metallic
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.