1973 Chrysler Newport Custom 4-Dr Hardtop
Malaise Era
CM43M3C297583
400 CID 2-bbl (185 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 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 | 3 | 1973 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 297583 | Unit #297583 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
Year1973
Body Style4-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine400 CID 2-bbl (185 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement400 CID
Horsepower185 HP
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production20050
Width79.4
Front Tread62.1
Rear Tread62
Wheelbase124
Height55.7
Length230.1
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission19
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Differential Ratio2.76
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearPower
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Tire SizeH78 x 15
Brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity24
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 14.5 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionElectronic
RadiatorTube and spacer
Equipment
EquipmentPower steering, Power vent windows, Power windows, Radio, Power seats, Air conditioning, Speed control device, Power antenna, Power brakes
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Amber Sherwood Metallic, Blue Sky, Burnished Red Metallic, Chestnut Metallic, Coral Turquoise Metallic, Forest Green Metallic, Formal Black, Golden Haze Metallic, Honey Gold, Mist Green, Regal Blue, Sahara Beige, Silver Frost Metallic, Spinnaker White, Sun Fire Yellow, Tahitian Gold Metallic, True Blue Metallic, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$4461.00
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.