1969 Chrysler Newport 4-Dr Hardtop
The Newport hardtop sedan featured pillarless styling and spacious seating for six in Chrysler's best-selling full-size series.
Confidence
95%
CL43G9C273896
383 CID (290 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 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 | 9 | 1969 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 273896 | Unit #273896 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1969
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 Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1973
Headroom front38.7
Headroom rear37.9
Height56.3
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear42.2
Length224.7
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.1
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)