1970 Chrysler Newport 2-Dr Hardtop
Chrysler's entry-level full-size C-body for 1970, standard 383 V8; competed with the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie.
Confidence
95%
CE23L0C245204
383 CID 2-bbl (290 HP)
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chrysler Newport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | E | Economy |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Dr Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | L | 383 CID 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 245204 | Unit #245204 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1970
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine383 CID 2-bbl (290 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower290 HP
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Specifications
Dimensions
Production21664
Weight3990
Width79.1
Wheelbase123.5
Length224.7
Height55.9
Front Tread62.1
Rear Tread60.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission5
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
1st Gear Ratio2.55
DriveRear wheel drive
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
Reverse Ratio3.34
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeH78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 14.5 Quarts
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
Equipment
Equipment440 cu. in. V8 engine, Speed control device, Air conditioning, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power windows, Torque Flite automatic transmission, Radio, Power vent windows
Colors
Exterior ColorsAntique Ivory, Bahama Blue Metallic, Burgundy, Citron Gold Metallic, Crimson, Dark Emerald Metallic, Deep Bronze Metallic, Formal Black, Jade Green Metallic, Jubilee Blue Metallic, Lime Green Metallic, Mystic Gold Metallic, Platinum Metallic, Sandalwood, Satin Tan Metallic, Spinnaker White, Teal Metallic
Pricing
MSRP$3589.00
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.