Chrysler Newport

Chrysler Newport
Overview
Manufacturer	Chrysler
Production	1940–1941 1949–1950 1960–1981
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size car
Layout	FR layout
Chronology
Successor	Chrysler E-Class

Second generation
Overview
Production	1949–1950
Model years	1950
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe
Related	Chrysler New Yorker Chrysler Windsor Chrysler Saratoga DeSoto Custom
Dimensions
Wheelbase	125.5 in (3,188 mm) (Windsor); 131.5 in (3,340 mm) (New Yorker)
Length	207.25 in (5,264 mm) (Windsor)

Third generation
Overview
Production	1960–1964
Model years	1961–1964
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door hardtop 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible 4-door hardtop station wagon
Related	Chrysler 300
Powertrain
Engine	361 cu in (5.9 L) V8 383 cu in (6.3 L) V8 Town and Country Station Wagon only 413 cu in (6.8 L) V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic 3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	122 in (3,099 mm)
Length	214.9–216.4 in (5,458–5,497 mm)
Width	79.4 in (2,017 mm)
Height	55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Curb weight	3,650–4,215 lb (1,656–1,912 kg)

Fourth generation
1965 Chrysler Newport Convertible
Overview
Production	1964–1968
Model years	1965–1968
Assembly	Jefferson Avenue Assembly, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 2-door convertible 4-door hardtop 4-door station wagon
Platform	C-body
Related	Chrysler New Yorker Dodge Polara Plymouth Fury Dodge Monaco Plymouth VIP Chrysler 300 Chrysler Town and Country Dodge Custom 880 Chrysler 300L
Powertrain
Engine	383 cu in (6.3 L) V8 440 cu in (7.2 L) V8
Transmission	3-speed automatic 3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	124 in (3,150 mm)

Fifth generation
1970 Newport four-door sedan
Overview
Production	1968–1973
Model years	1969–1973
Assembly	Jefferson Avenue Assembly, United States Newark Assembly, USA
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hardtop 2-door convertible 4-door hardtop 4-door sedan
Platform	C-body
Related	Chrysler 300 Chrysler New Yorker Chrysler Town and Country Dodge Monaco Dodge Polara Plymouth Fury Plymouth VIP
Powertrain
Engine	360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 383 cu in (6.3 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 440 cu in (7.2 L) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	124 in (3,150 mm)

Sixth generation
Overview
Production	1973–1978
Model years	1974–1978
Assembly	Jefferson Avenue Assembly, United States Newark Assembly, USA
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door hardtop 4-door hardtop 4-door sedan
Platform	C-body
Related	Chrysler Cordoba Chrysler New Yorker Chrysler Town and Country Dodge Monaco Plymouth Fury Plymouth Gran Fury
Powertrain
Engine	360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 400 cu in (6.6 L) V8 440 cu in (7.2 L) V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	124 in (3,150 mm)

Seventh generation
Overview
Production	1978–1981
Model years	1979–1981
Assembly	Detroit, Michigan (Lynch Road), United States Windsor, Ontario, Canada (1979 Only)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	R-body
Related	Chrysler New Yorker Dodge St. Regis Plymouth Gran Fury
Powertrain
Engine	225 cu in (3.7 L) I6 318 cu in (5.2 L) V8 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8

The Newport was a name used by Chrysler for both a hardtop body designation and also for its lowest priced model between 1961 and 1981. Chrysler first used the Newport name on a 1940 show car of which five vehicles were produced.

The first Newport, known as the Chrysler Newport Phaeton, was produced during 1940 and 1941. It was a dual-cowl phaeton that used the "Chrysler Spitfire" 143 hp (107 kW; 145 PS) L-head straight-8 engine with dual carburetors coupled to a three-speed manual transmission. The Newport was based upon the Chrysler New Yorker, and was designed by LeBaron / Briggs Manufacturing Company designer Ralph Roberts. Only six were built. Actress Lana Turner owned a Newport Phaeton, as did Chrysler founder Walter Chrysler, who used it as a personal car. Five are known to exist today.

The Newport Phaeton served as the pace car for the 1941 Indianapolis 500 race. This pace car, chassis number C7807503, was the only one that did not have hide-away headlights and became the personal property of Walter P. Chrysler Jr. after the race. Photos of the car can be found here.

The Newport name was used during the 1950 model year to designate the two-door hardtop (no B-pillar) body style in Chrysler's lineup. The Newport version was available as the Windsor and New Yorker.