1968 Chrysler Newport Sedan Specifications

Specifications: 1968 Chrysler Newport Sedan

Specifications: 1968 Chrysler Newport Sedan

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

USA

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1968

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models:

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

57.9

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1575 mm, 62 in

Rear Track:

1542 mm, 60.7 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

5570 mm, 219.3 in

Total Width:

1999 mm, 78.7 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1443 mm, 56.8 in

Wheelbase:

3150 mm, 124 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.77

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1764 Kg, 3889 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

6.3 Litre, 6286cc (383.595 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Construction:

n/a

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

n/a

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

108.00 mm × 85.85 mm, 4.25 in × 3.38 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.26

Power:

294 PS (290 bhp) (216.3 kW) @ 4400 rpm

Specific Output :

46.1 bhp per litre, 0.76 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

515.0 Nm / 380 ft.lb / 52.5 kgm @ 2400 rpm

Specific Torque:

81.93 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1135.3 kPa (164.7 psi)

Compression Ratio:

9.20:1

Fuel Capacity:

90 Litres, 19.8 UK Gal, 23.8 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

785.75cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

n/a

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

n/a

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

164.4 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Recirculating Ball Steering

Top Gear Ratio:

n/a

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent, Torsion Bar

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle, Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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