1978 Chrysler Newport 2-Door Hardtop
Flory records 5,987 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,804 (p.591).
CL23N8C157008
400 CID V8 4-bbl (190 HP)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Chrysler Newport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | L | Low |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Door Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | N | 400 CID V8 4-bbl |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 157008 | Unit #157008 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 4-bbl (190 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Horsepower190 HP
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1974 through 1978
Headroom front37.9
Headroom rear37.0
Height54.7
Legroom front42.1
Length227.1
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase123.9
Width79.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)