1978 Chrysler Newport 2-Door Hardtop
Flory records 5,987 built for 1978 at a base price of $5,804 (p.591).
Confidence
95%
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
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)