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1964 Chrysler Newport Series VC-1
Convertible
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,321.00
No. Produced 2,176
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number VC1-L-27
Weight 3,830lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 215.3 inches
Width 77.5 inches
Height 55.2 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 inches
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
Brake Horsepower 265@4400
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 380@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on boss on top side of block at back of water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Fully synchronized
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.34
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 Hydraulic, self-adjusting drums
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.00 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 5 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 8143100001
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 On plate on left front door body hinge pillar post.
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Additional Information

Imperial & Chrysler Service Manual (1964)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Styling & Engineering Features - 1971 Passenger Cars ( 5/11/70)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1964 ModelsDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Automotive Industries March 15 1964Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Formal Black
Wedgewood
Nassau Blue Metallic
Monarch Blue Metallic
Pine Mist Metallic
Sequoia Green Metallic
Silver Turquoise Metallic
Royal Turquoise Metallic
Madison Gray Metallic
Rosewood Metallic
Royal Ruby Metallic
Roman Red Metallic
Embassy Gold Metallic
Persian White
Dune Beige
Sable Tan Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite Eight automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsStd
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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