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1978 Chrysler Newport
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
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Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Chrysler
Model
Newport
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
6C-litres/7C-litres/8C-litres
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
7.2 V8 TorqueFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
198 hp
Power (kW)
146 kW
Torque
434 Nm (320 lb-ft)
Displacement
7,206 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
109.73 mm
(4.3 in)
Stroke
95.25 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Leaf
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
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
Newport
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Coupe
Variant
Newport Standard
1961–1978
Newport Coupe Generations
8 of 8
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6C-L/7C-L/8C-L
1976–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
7.2 V8 TorqueFlite
Horsepower
198 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed