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1961 Chrysler Newport

United States Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 1961
Make: Chrysler
Model

Newport

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

RC1-litres/SC1-litres

Seats

6

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 5.9 V8
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 269 hp
Power (kW): 198 kW
Torque: 515 Nm (380 lb-ft)
Displacement: 5,913 cc

Dimensions

Length: 5,458 mm (214.9 in)
Width: 2,017 mm (79.4 in)
Height: 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase: 3,099 mm (122.0 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 2,400 rpm

Engine Fluids

Engine Oil, Volume: 4.7 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume: 16 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore

104.78 mm (4.1 in)

Stroke

85.73 mm (3.4 in)

Compression Ratio

9 :1

Engine Configuration

V-Engine

Naturally Aspirated

Yes

Synchronization

Timing Chain

Engine Placement

Front

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Fuel System

Carburator

Camshaft Type

Cam-in-block

Engine Block

Cast Iron

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 3-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 87 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Track, Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Turning Circle: 13.01 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 934 litres

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Car
British Classification: Executive Car
Australian Classification: Large Car
European Segment: E-Segment
Car.info Classification: Executive Car

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Newport

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

Newport Standard1961–1970

Newport Convertible Generations1 of 5

Year

Powertrain

5.9 V8

Horsepower

269 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 3-speed