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Newport
1981 Chrysler Newport
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Chrysler
Model
Newport
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
6th Generation
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.2 V8 TorqueFlite
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
167 hp
Power (kW)
123 kW
Torque
325 Nm (240 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,210 cc
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Torsion
Spring, Rear
Leaf
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Chrysler Platforms
R Platform
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
71.5
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
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
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Newport Standard
1961–1981
Newport Sedan Generations
9 of 9
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6th Generation
1979–1981
Year
1981
Powertrain
5.2 V8 TorqueFlite
Horsepower
167 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline