1972 Chrysler Newport Custom 4-Dr Hardtop
Muscle Car Era
CM43M2C303658
400 CID 2-bbl (190 HP)
Engine
4-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 | 43 | 4-Dr Hardtop |
| Engine CID Code | M | 400 CID 2-bbl |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 303658 | Unit #303658 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
Year1972
Body Style4-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
Production15185
Weight4195
Length224.1
Width79.4
Height55.2
Rear Tread63.4
Wheelbase124
Front Tread62.1
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
Battery12
CoolingWater pump, 14.5 Quarts
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionElectronic
ExhaustSingle
Equipment
EquipmentPower seats, Radio, Air conditioning, Power windows, Speed control device
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$4419.00
Other
Fbsize11 3/4
Body
Doors4
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.