1966 Chrysler Newport

There were 5 different Newport models to choose from in 1966 fron a 2 door hardtop or a 4 door hardtop to a convertible or a 4 door sedan and 4 door - 6 window sedan. The Newport was a BIG car - it was 18 feet long and weighed 2 tons! The seats are almost five feet across which provides and abundance of room. Features on the 1966 Chrysler Newport included Power Steering, Power Brakes, Automatic Transmission, Radio, Heater, Seat Belts, and a Standard 383 cu. in. V8 engine with 2 barrel carburetor. If you are looking for more performance, you could order the optional 440 TNT 4 barrel with twin snorkels and twin exhaust. You will never get bored with the Newport with over 370 combinations to choose from including 39 different interior trim and color combinations, 20 cloth and vinyl choices, 19 vinyl colors and 20 exterior colors.

 

1966 Chrysler Newport Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Newport Series
BC1-L	CL41	4-dr Sedan - 6P	$3,474	3,875 lbs	74,964
BC1-L	CL42	4-dr Town Sedan - 6P	$3,605	3,910 lbs	9,432
BC1-L	CL23	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P	$3,534	3,845 lbs	37,622
BC1-L	CL43	4-dr Hardtop Sedan - 6P	$3,612	4,010 lbs	24,966
BC1-L	CL27	2-dr Convertible - 6P	$3,898	4,020 lbs	3,085
BC1-L	CL45	4-dr Town & Country Station Wagon - 6P	$4,177	4,370 lbs	9,035
BC1-L	CL46	4-dr Town & Country Station Wagon - 9P	$4,283	4,550 lbs	8,567

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Newport	124 in	219 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.25 x 14
Town & Country Station Wagon	121 in	219.6 in	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	8.55 x 14

 

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