1968 Chrysler Newport Specifications

Specifications

1966 1967 1968

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1965 - 1968
Price :	$3,725-$4,388
Weight :	3865 lbs \| 1753.135 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6276 cc \| 383.0 cu in. \| 6.3 L.
Power :	290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Torque :	380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2400 RPM
Bore :	4.3 in \| 108 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	9.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Carter BBD-4422S 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic Torqueflite , 3 Manual Column Shift

Production Figures

Total Chrysler Production for 1968 :	264,853
Total 1968 Newport production :	182,099
1968 Chrysler Newport
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P :	2,847
Custom Hardtop Coupe 4 dr. 6 P :	10,341
Custom Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	11,460
Custom Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	16,915
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	36,768
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	20,191
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	61,436
Town & Country Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P :	9,908
Town & Country Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P :	12,233

Dimension(s)

Hardtop Sedan

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,725
Weight :	3848 lbs \| 1745.423 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,785
Weight :	3838 lbs \| 1740.888 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Convertible

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Chassis # CE27G8C143606

Exterior
Price :	$4,123
Weight :	3905 lbs \| 1771.278 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	2
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Town & Country Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,285
Weight :	4498 lbs \| 2040.258 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Town & Country Station Wagon

Exterior
Price :	$4,388
Weight :	4553 lbs \| 2065.206 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	9
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Custom Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$3,915
Weight :	3865 lbs \| 1753.135 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Custom Hardtop Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$3,975
Weight :	3860 lbs \| 1750.867 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Custom Hardtop Sedan

Exterior
Price :	$4,050
Weight :	3890 lbs \| 1764.474 kg
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	6
Doors :	4
Length :	219.0 in \| 5563 mm.
Wheelbase :	124.0 in \| 3150 mm.
Front Track :	62.0 in \| 1575 mm.
Rear Track :	60.0 in \| 1524 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	8.55 x 14 balckwall

1968 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$2,822
Avg. Household Income :	$7,850
Avg. Home :	$14,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.34

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1968 Chrysler Newport has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1968 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1968 Chrysler Newport has a length of 219.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1968 Chrysler Newport cost when new?A: The 1968 Chrysler Newport cost approximately $3,725 to $4,388 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1968 Chrysler Newport was offered as a Convertible, Custom Hardtop Coupe, Custom Hardtop Sedan, Custom Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Town & Country Station Wagon.

Q: What tires did the 1968 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1968 Chrysler Newport had 8.55 x 14 balckwall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1968? A: Chrysler produced 264,853 automobiles in 1968.

Q: How many 1968 Newports were produced? A: Chrysler produced 182,099 examples of the Newport in 1968.

Q: What engine did the 1968 Chrysler Newport have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Chrysler Newport was a V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 290 BHP (213.44 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 2400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1968 Chrysler Newport had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Torqueflite, 3 speed Manual Column Shift.