These are standard specifications for the 1962 Chrysler Newport, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual Non-synchro. Floor shift , Automatic TorqueFlite - Aluminum cased
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1961 - 1964 |
| Price : | $390-$3,480 |
| Weight : | 3720 lbs | 1687.364 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5929 cc | 361.8 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 model 201A | |
3 Manual Non-synchro. Floor shift , Automatic TorqueFlite - Aluminum cased
Production Figures
| Total Chrysler Production for 1962 : | 128,921 |
| Total 1962 Newport production : | 83,120 |
| 1962 Chrysler Newport | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 2,051 |
| HardTop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : | 11,910 |
| Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 8,712 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : | 54,813 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : | 3,271 |
| Station Wagon 4 dr. 9 P : | 2,363 |
Handling
1962 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,125 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,556 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.28 |
1962 Chrysler Newport FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Chrysler Newport?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport has a length of 214.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Chrysler Newport cost when new?A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport cost approximately $390 to $3,480 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport was offered as a Convertible, HardTop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1962? A: Chrysler produced 128,921 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Newports were produced? A: Chrysler produced 83,120 examples of the Newport in 1962.Q: What engine did the 1962 Chrysler Newport have? A: The engine powering the 1962 Chrysler Newport was a V 8 (5929 cc | 361.8 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Non-synchro. Floor shift, Automatic TorqueFlite - Aluminum cased.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1962 Chrysler Newport?
How many 1962 Chrysler Newport were produced?
How powerful was the 1962 Chrysler Newport? Was the 1962 Chrysler Newport popular? Was the 1962 Chrysler Newport expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1962 Chrysler Newport?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1962 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport has a wheelbase size of 122.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1962 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport has a length of 214.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1962 Chrysler Newport cost when new?A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport cost approximately $390 to $3,480 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1962 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport was offered as a Convertible, HardTop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Station Wagon.Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1962? A: Chrysler produced 128,921 automobiles in 1962.Q: How many 1962 Newports were produced? A: Chrysler produced 83,120 examples of the Newport in 1962.Q: What engine did the 1962 Chrysler Newport have? A: The engine powering the 1962 Chrysler Newport was a V 8 (5929 cc | 361.8 cu in. | 5.9 L.) with 265 BHP (195.04 KW) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1962 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1962 Chrysler Newport had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual Non-synchro. Floor shift, Automatic TorqueFlite - Aluminum cased.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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