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1961 CHRYSLER NEWPORT TOWN & COUNTRY WAGON - 2 SEAT

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    1961 Chrysler Newport

  • VIN 8517434482
  • The VIN decodes to a 1961 Chrysler Newport.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1961
    Make
    Chrysler
  • Series
    Newport
    Trim Level
    Town & Country Wagon - 2 seat
  • Production
    1832
    Base Price
    $3230.00 USD
  • Origin
    United States
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Weight
    4070 lbs
    Doors
    4
  • Body Maker
    Chrysler
    Passengers
    6
  • Model Number
    RC1-L-46A
  • Brakes
  • Rear Brake Size
    11 in.
    Emergency Brake
    On the drive shaft
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Capacities
  • Transmission
    4.25 pt.
    Rear Differential
    4 pt.
  • Oil
    5 qt.
    Fuel Tank
    23 gal.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Stromberg
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.23 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Rear Tread
    59.7 in.
    Wheelbase
    122 in.
  • Length
    215.6 in.
    Height
    56.8 in.
  • Width
    79.4 in.
    Front Tread
    61 in.
  • Engine
  • Engine No. Location
    Top front end of block behind water pump.
    Bore and Stroke
    4 1/8 & 3 3/8 in.
  • Cylinders
    8
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Compression Ratio
    9.0 :1
    Torque
    380@2400 ft/lbs
  • Displacement
    360.83 cu. in.
    Brake Horsepower
    265@4400 hp
  • Engine Type
    Dual throat
    Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Rated Horsepower
    54.45 hp
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Exhaust System
    Single with crossover
    Battery
    12
  • Cooling System
    16 Quarts
    Radiator
    Tube and spacer
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Power steering
    Optional
    Torque Flite automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Pushbutton Radio
    Optional
    Power brakes
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Worm & three tooth roller
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent torsion bar
    Rear Suspension
    Longitudinal leaf spring
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.55 :1
    2nd
    1.49 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    3.34 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Plate on front door hinge post.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    8 x 14
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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