These are standard specifications for the 1961 Chrysler Newport, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic
Chassis # 8113184669
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1964 |
| Price : | $2,960-$3,620 |
| Weight : | 3705 lbs | 1680.56 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L. |
| Power : | 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.1 in | 105 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg WWC-3188 2-barrel carburetor | |
3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1961 : | 96,454 |
| Total 1961 Newport production : | 57,102 |
| 1961 Chrysler Newport | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,135 |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 9,405 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 7,789 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 34,370 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 1,832 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 1,571 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
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| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Hardtop Coupe
| Price : | $3,023 |
| Weight : | 3685 lbs | 1671.488 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Hardtop Sedan
| Price : | $3,100 |
| Weight : | 3725 lbs | 1689.632 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Convertible
| Price : | $3,440 |
| Weight : | 3758 lbs | 1704.6 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 215.0 in | 5461 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,540 |
| Weight : | 4068 lbs | 1845.214 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Tires : | 8.50 x 14 |
Station Wagon
| Price : | $3,620 |
| Weight : | 4150 lbs | 1882.408 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 9 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 216.1 in | 5489 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 122.0 in | 3099 mm. |
| Tires : | 8.50 x 14 |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 8.00x14 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
1961 Chrysler Newport FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Chrysler Newport?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport has lengths of 215.00 and 216.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Chrysler Newport cost when new?A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport cost approximately $2,960 to $3,620 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1961 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport had 8.00x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1961? A: Chrysler produced 96,454 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many 1961 Newports were produced? A: Chrysler produced 57,102 examples of the Newport in 1961.Q: What engine did the 1961 Chrysler Newport have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Chrysler Newport was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1961 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Chrysler Newport?
How many 1961 Chrysler Newport were produced?
How powerful was the 1961 Chrysler Newport? Was the 1961 Chrysler Newport popular? Was the 1961 Chrysler Newport expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1961 Chrysler Newport?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport has lengths of 215.00 and 216.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Chrysler Newport cost when new?A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport cost approximately $2,960 to $3,620 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1961 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: What tires did the 1961 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport had 8.00x14 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1961? A: Chrysler produced 96,454 automobiles in 1961.Q: How many 1961 Newports were produced? A: Chrysler produced 57,102 examples of the Newport in 1961.Q: What engine did the 1961 Chrysler Newport have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Chrysler Newport was a V 8 (5916 cc | 361.0 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1961 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1961 Chrysler Newport had a 3 speed Automatic gearbox. Chrysler
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