These are standard specifications for the 1966 Chrysler Newport, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Manual , Automatic
Chassis # 62913776 CL43 L8D
Chassis # CL41G66264634
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1965 - 1968 |
Price : | $3,475-$4,280 |
Weight : | 3875 lbs | 1757.67 kg |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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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 |
3 Manual , Automatic
Production Figures
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 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
Chassis # 62913776 CL43 L8D
Chassis # CL41G66264634
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 4 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Length : | 219.0 in | 5563 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Convertible
Price : | $3,895 |
Weight : | 4020 lbs | 1823.441 kg |
Seating Capacity : | 6 |
Doors : | 2 |
Exterior | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Length : | 219.0 in | 5563 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
Handling
Tires / Wheels | |
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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 |
1966 Chrysler Newport FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chrysler Newport?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1966 Chrysler Newport?
How many 1966 Chrysler Newport were produced?
How powerful was the 1966 Chrysler Newport? Was the 1966 Chrysler Newport popular? Was the 1966 Chrysler Newport expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1966 Chrysler Newport?
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.Chrysler
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