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1968 Chrysler Newport Custom Series DC-1
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,551.00
No. Produced 10,341
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number CL23
Weight 3,875lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 219.2 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 56.8 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
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Type V8, valve-in-head
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 290@4400
Rated Horsepower 57.8
Torque 390@2800
Type Dual downdraft
Make Ball and Ball
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Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball and nut
Service Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
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Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. CL23G8a100001 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 top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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