1970 Chrysler Newport Custom 2-Dr Hardtop
The Newport Custom added richer interior and exterior trim over the base Newport on the same full-size C-body, with 383/440 V8 power.
Confidence
95%
CL23L0C223121
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 Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | L | Low |
| 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 | 223121 | Unit #223121 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
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
Production6639
Weight4005
Wheelbase123.5
Width79.1
Height55.9
Length224.7
Rear Tread60.7
Front Tread62.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission5
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Clutch TypeSingle dry plate
Differential Ratio3.23
DifferentialHypoid
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
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
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$3781.00
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.