1966 Chrysler Newport Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1966 Chrysler Newport, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1965 - 1968
Price : $3,475-$4,280
Weight : 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg
V 8
Displacement : 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
Power : 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Compression : 9.2:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter BBD-4125S 2-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic

Total Chrysler Production for 1966 : 264,848
Total 1966 Newport production : 167,671
1966 Chrysler Newport
Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : 3,085
Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 6 P : 37,622
Hardtop Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 24,966
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 74,964
Town & Country Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 9,035
Town & Country Wagon 9 Passenger 4 dr. 9 P : 8,567
Town Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 9,432

Sedan

Sedan
Chassis # 62913776 CL43 L8D
Sedan
Chassis # CL41G66264634
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Town Sedan

Price : $3,600
Weight : 3910 lbs | 1773.546 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Hardtop Coupe

Price : $3,530
Weight : 3845 lbs | 1744.063 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Hardtop Sedan

Price : $3,610
Weight : 4010 lbs | 1818.905 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Convertible

Convertible
Price : $3,895
Weight : 4020 lbs | 1823.441 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Town & Country Wagon

Price : $4,175
Weight : 4370 lbs | 1982.199 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Town & Country Wagon 9 Passenger

Price : $4,280
Weight : 4550 lbs | 2063.845 kg
Seating Capacity : 9
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 219.0 in | 5563 mm.
Wheelbase : 124.0 in | 3150 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 8.25x14

1966 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,650
Avg. Household Income : $6,900
Avg. Home : $14,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.32

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1966 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1966 Chrysler Newport has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1966 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1966 Chrysler Newport has a length of 219.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1966 Chrysler Newport cost when new?A: The 1966 Chrysler Newport cost approximately $3,475 to $4,280 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1966 Chrysler Newport? A: The 1966 Chrysler Newport was offered as a Convertible, Hardtop Coupe, Hardtop Sedan, Sedan, Town & Country Wagon, Town & Country Wagon 9 Passenger, Town Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1966 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1966 Chrysler Newport had 8.25x14 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chrysler produce in 1966? A: Chrysler produced 264,848 automobiles in 1966.

Q: How many 1966 Newports were produced? A: Chrysler produced 167,671 examples of the Newport in 1966.

Q: What engine did the 1966 Chrysler Newport have? A: The engine powering the 1966 Chrysler Newport was a V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 270 BHP (198.72 KW) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1966 Chrysler Newport have? A: The 1966 Chrysler Newport had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, Automatic.

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