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| 1966 Chrysler Newport Series BC-1 |
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| Hardtop |
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| Standard Specifications |
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| | Show Details |
| Original Base Price |
$3,112.00
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| No. Produced |
37,662
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| Body |
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| Body Maker |
Chrysler
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| No. Doors |
2
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| Passengers |
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| Model Number |
BC1-L-23
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| Weight |
3,845lbs
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| Dimension |
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| Wheelbase |
124 inches
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| Length |
219 inches
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| Width |
79.5 inches
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| Height |
54.1 inches
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| Front Tread |
62 inches
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| Rear Tread |
61..7 inches
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| Engine | + | |
| Type | V8, OHV | |
| Displacement | 383 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 4 1/4 & 3 3/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 9.2 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | | |
| Brake Horsepower | 270@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 57.8 | |
| Torque | 390@2800 | |
| Carburetor |
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| Type |
Dual downdraft
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| Make |
Ball and Ball
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| Transmission | + | |
| Type | Fully synchronized | |
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | 3 | |
| Clutch Type |
Single plate dry disc
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| Clutch Size |
10.5 inches
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| Axle Type |
Semifloating
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| Differential |
Hypoid
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| Differential Ratio |
3.23 to 1
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| Suspension |
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| Front |
Independent torsion bar
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| Rear |
Longitudinal leaf spring
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| Steering Gear |
Worm & ball nut
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| Brakes |
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| Service |
Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
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| Front Size |
11 inches
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| Rear Size |
11 inches
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| Emergency |
Rear service brakes
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| Size |
11 inches
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| Other Systems Specifications | + | |
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | + | |
| Capacities | + | |
| Classic Rating |
Not Rated
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| VIN/ID | | |
| VIN/Serial no. | CL23G6a100001 and up | |
| VIN Description | Total Digits: 13 |
| Digits 1-2: Series |
| Digits 3-4: Body style |
| Digits 5: Engine |
| Digits 6: Model year |
| Digits 7: Assembly plant |
| Digits 8-13: Production number |
| VIN Location | On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post. | |
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