1974 Chrysler Newport Custom 4-Dr Hardtop
Malaise Era
CM43T4C169397
440 CID 4-bbl (230 HP)
Engine
4-Dr Hardtop
Body
Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 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 | T | 440 CID 4-bbl |
| Year Code | 4 | 1974 |
| Plant Code | C | Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI |
| Serial Number | 169397 | Unit #169397 |
Basic Information
MakeChrysler
ModelNewport Custom
Year1974
Body Style4-Dr Hardtop
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine440 CID 4-bbl (230 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement440 CID
Horsepower230 HP
Carburetor4 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Ave., Detroit, MI
Plant CodeC
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production9892
Width79.5
Front Tread64
Rear Tread63.7
Wheelbase124
Length226.6
Height54.7
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio4 2/5
Transmission19
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.23
Steering GearPower
DriveRear wheel drive
Gears3
Suspension
Rear SuspensionHotchkiss
Front SuspensionIndependent torsion bar
Tire SizeH78 x 15B
Brakes
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Fuel & Electrical
Fuel Capacity25
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingWater pump, 17.5 Quarts
Battery12
ExhaustSingle
RadiatorTube and spacer
IgnitionElectronic
Equipment
EquipmentRadio, 440 cu. in. V8 engine, Power windows, Power seats, Power antenna, Speed control device, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Avocado Gold Metallic, Burnished Red Metallic, Dark Chestnut Metallic, Dark Moonstone Metallic, Deep Sherwood Metallic, Formal Black, Frosty Green Metallic, Golden Fawn, Golden Haze Metalli, Lucerne Blue, Powder Blue, Sahara Beige, Sienna Metallic, Silver Frost Metallic, Spinnaker White, Starlight Blue Metallic, Sunfire Yellow, Tahitian Gold Metalli, Two Tone Colors Available
Pricing
MSRP$4819.00
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.