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1968 Chrysler Newport Custom Series DC-1
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
  Show Summary  
Original Base Price $3,630.00
No. Produced 11,460
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number CL43
Weight 3,935lbs
Wheelbase 124 inches
Length 219.2 inches
Width 78.6 inches
Height 56.8 inches
Front Tread 62 inches
Rear Tread 60.7 inches
Type V8, valve-in-head
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 290@4400
Rated Horsepower 57.8
Torque 390@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location Stamped on block pan rail at left rear corner below starter opening.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Ball and Ball
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 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Hotchkiss
Recirculating ball and nut
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 Water pump
Radiator Tube and spacer
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8.55 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 6 Pints
Cooling System 17 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. CL43G8a100001 and up
VIN Description Total Digits: 13
Digits 1-2: Series
Digits 3-4: Body style
Digits 5: Engine
Digits 6: Model year
Digits 7: Assembly plant
Digits 8-13: Production number
VIN Location On plate on top of left side of dashboard, visible through windshield.
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Additional Information

Make Your Move up to Chrysler '68Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1968 Car & Equipment PricesDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Passenger Car Service Manual 1968 (ImperialChrysler)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 1968Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Silver Haze Metallic
Formal Black
Consort Blue Metallic
Sky Blue Metallic
Military Blue Metallic
Frost Green Metallic
Forest Green Metallic
Antique Ivory
Soverign Gold Metallic
Mist Turquoise Metallic
Turbine Bronze #2 Metallic
Scorch Red
Burgundy Metallic
Meadow Green Metallic
Polar White
Sandalwood
Beige Mist Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
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