1970 Chrysler Newport 4-Dr Sedan
Chrysler's entry-level full-size C-body for 1970, standard 383 V8; competed with the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Galaxie.
Confidence
95%
CE41L0C242230
383 CID 2-bbl (290 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Sedan
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 | 41 | 4-Dr Sedan |
| Engine CID Code | L | 383 CID 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 242230 | Unit #242230 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1970
Body Style4-Dr Sedan
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
Production3928
Weight4050
Height55.9
Length224.7
Wheelbase123.5
Width79.1
Front Tread62.1
Rear Tread60.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Transmission5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
1st Gear Ratio2.55
Gears3
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
Reverse Ratio3.34
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
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity24
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 14.5 Quarts
Battery12
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentTorque Flite automatic transmission, Speed control device, Front disc rear drum brakes, Power antenna, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power vent windows, Power windows, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Air conditioning
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$3514.00
Body
Doors4
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.