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1965 Chrysler Newport Series AC-1
Town Sedan
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,143.00
No. Produced 12,411
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number AC1-L-42
Weight 4,000lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 218.2 inches
Width 79.5 inches
Height 56.4 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Type V8, OHV
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 270@44000
Rated Horsepower 57.8
Torque 390@2800
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 Ball and Ball or 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 & ball nut
Service Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
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 Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.25 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 25 Gallons
Oil 4 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 C15a100001
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 (1965)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1965 Chrysler Engineering Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
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 1965Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Regal Gold
Formal Black
Ice Blue
Nassau Blue
Navy Blue
Mist Blue
Sequoia Green
Peacock Turquoise
Royal Turquoise
Granite Gray
Silver Mist
French Ivory
Spanish Red
Cordovan
Persian White
Sand Dune Beige
Sable Tan
Frost Turquoise
Sage Green
Pink Silver
Moss Gold
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite Eight automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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