1968 Chrysler Newport 4-Dr Hardtop
The Newport four-door hardtop featured pillarless styling and spacious seating for six in Chrysler's best-selling full-size series.
Confidence
95%
CL43G8C299867
383 CID (290 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Chrysler Newport
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | L | Low |
| Body Style Code | 43 | 4-Dr Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | G | 383 CID |
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 299867 | Unit #299867 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1968
Body Style4-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine383 CID (290 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower290 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1965 through 1968
Headroom front39.8
Headroom rear38.5
Height56.8
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear38.9
Length219.2
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase124.0
Width78.6
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)