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1965 Chrysler Newport

Muscle Car Era
C153100001
383 CID V8 2-BBL (270 HP) (270 HP)
Engine
Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Chrysler Newport

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Make Code C Chrysler
Series Code 1 Newport
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code 3 Jefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Serial Number 100001 Unit #100001

Basic Information

MakeChrysler
ModelNewport
Year1965
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine383 CID V8 2-BBL (270 HP) (270 HP)
Cylinders8
Displacement383 CID
Horsepower270 HP
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Carburetor2 BBL
Assembly PlantJefferson Plant, Detroit, MI
Plant Code3
Pattern SourceChrysler
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Headroom front39.3
Headroom rear38.5
Height56.9
Legroom front42.0
Legroom rear40.9
Length218.2
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase124.0
Width79.5

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)