1976 Chrysler Newport Custom 2-Door Hardtop
Flory records 3,855 built for 1976 at a base price of $5,479 (p.368).
Confidence
95%
CM23N6C135224
400 CID V8 4-bbl (210 HP)
Engine
2-Door Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1976 Chrysler Newport Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Make Code | C | Chrysler |
| Class Code | M | Medium |
| Body Style Code | 23 | 2-Door Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | N | 400 CID V8 4-bbl |
| Year Code | 6 | 1976 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 135224 | Unit #135224 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
Year1976
Body Style2-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID V8 4-bbl (210 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Horsepower210 HP
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Original Specifications (Matched to: Newport)
Bodystyle lifespan1974 through 1978
Headroom front38.7
Headroom rear37.0
Height54.4
Legroom front42.1
Legroom rear39.5
Length226.6
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$3586.00
No. Produced
24103
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Weight
3940
lbs
Length
221.9
in.
Width
79.5
in.
Height
54.6
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Make
Chrysler
Valve Lifters
Hydraulic
Type
Downdraft 4-barrel
Brake Horsepower
325@4800
hp
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (20)
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Cooling System
Water pump
Radiator
Tube and spacer
Battery
12
V
Exhaust System
Single
Cooling System
17 Quarts
Fuel Type
Premium
Optional Equipment
Radio
Optional Equipment
Power antenna
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Power vent windows
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Torque Flite Eight automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
Speed control device
Steering Gear
Worm & ball nut
Rear Suspension
Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension
Independent torsion bar
Drive
Rear wheel drive
VIN Location
On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
Spare Location
Trunk
Tire Size
8.55 x 14
Origin
United States
Model Year
1966
Series
300
Model Number
BC2-M-23
Body Maker
Chrysler
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Brake Size
11
in.
Transmission
6
pt.
Rear Differential
4
pt.
Fuel
25
gal.
Oil
4
qt.
Carburetor
Carter
Type
V8 overhead valve
Compression Ratio-Std
10.0
:1
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type
Fully synchronized
Displacement
383
cu. in.
Cylinders
8
Torque
428@2800
ft/lbs
Main Bearings
5
Rated Horsepower
57.8
hp
Rear Tread
61..7
in.
Wheelbase
124
in.
Front Tread
62
in.
Differential Ratio
3.23
:1
Differential
Hypoid
Clutch Type
Single dry plate
No. Of Gears
3
1st
2.55
:1
2nd
1.49
:1
3rd
1
:1
5th
Not applicable
:1
Reverse
3.34
:1
Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.