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1961 Chrysler Newport Series
Town & Country Wagon - 3 seat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,308.00
No. Produced 1,571
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers 9
Model Number RC1-L-46B
Weight 4,155lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 215.6 inches
Width 79.4 inches
Height 56.8 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 inches
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Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 360.83 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 3/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 265@4400
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 380@2400
Type Dual throat
Make Stromberg
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Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & three tooth roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
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VIN/Serial no. Starting 8513100001
VIN Description Total Digits: 10
Digits 1: Make
Digits 2: Series & Body style
Digits 3: Model year
Digits 4: Assembly plant
Digits 5-10: Production number
VIN Location Plate on front door hinge post.
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