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1966 Chrysler Newport 2-Dr Hardtop

The Newport was Chrysler's entry-level full-size model offering luxury at an accessible price point. Featured the proven 383 CID V8 and TorqueFlite automatic transmission as standard equipment.
CL23663214503
Unknown Engine (6)
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Chrysler Newport

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code C Chrysler
Class Code L Low
Body Style Code 23 2-Dr Hardtop
Engine CID Code 6 6
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code 3 Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 214503 Unit #214503

Basic Information

MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineUnknown Engine (6)
Assembly PlantJefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence65%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production37662
Weight3845
Length219
Height54.1
Width79.5
Wheelbase124
Rear Tread61..7
Front Tread62

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4
Transmission6
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearWorm & ball nut
Reverse Ratio3.34
1st Gear Ratio2.55
3rd Gear Ratio1
2nd Gear Ratio1.49
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3

Suspension

Rear SuspensionLongitudinal leaf spring
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire Size8.25 x 14

Brakes

Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingWater pump, 17 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
Battery12
ExhaustSingle

Equipment

EquipmentSpeed control device, Torque Flite Eight automatic transmission, Power brakes, Power seats, Power steering, Power vent windows, Power windows, Air conditioning, Radio, Power antenna

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Crystal Blue, Daffodil Yellow, Desert Beige, Formal Black, Frost Turquoise, Haze Green, Ivory, Lilac, Moss Gold, Persian White, Powder Blue, Regal Blue, Royal Turquoise, Ruby, Saddle Bronze, Scorch Red, Sequoia Green, Silver Mist, Spanish Red, Spice Gold, Two Tone Colors Available

Pricing

MSRP$3112.00

Other

B&s 4 1/4 & 3 3/8

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.