1972 Chrysler Newport Custom 2-Dr Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
CM23M2C216127
400 CID 2-bbl (190 HP)
Engine
2-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chrysler Newport Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | M | Medium |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Dr Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | M | 400 CID 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 216127 | Unit #216127 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
Year1972
Body Style2-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID 2-bbl (190 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Horsepower190 HP
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production22682
Weight4130
Rear Tread63.4
Width79.4
Front Tread62.1
Wheelbase124
Length224.1
Height54.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Transmission19
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio2.76
Steering GearPower
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeG78 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeCable and conduit on rear service brakes
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity23
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
RadiatorTube and spacer
Cooling14.5 Quarts, Water pump
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionElectronic
Equipment
EquipmentPower windows, Radio, Speed control device, Power seats, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Blue Sky, Charcoal Metallic, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Evening Blue Metallic, Formal Black, Gold Leaf Metallic, Honeydew, Rallye Red, Sahara Beige, Sherwood Green Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tawny Gold Metallic, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$4341.00
Other
Fbsize11 3/4
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.