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1970 Chrysler Newport Custom Series
Hardtop
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,781.00
No. Produced 6,639
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number CL23
Weight 4,005lbs
Wheelbase 123.5 inches
Length 224.7 inches
Width 79.1 inches
Height 55.9 inches
Front Tread 62.1 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 8.7 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 Carter or Holley
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
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size H78 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 24 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 5 Pints
Cooling System 14.5 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 2/5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. CL23L0a100001 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

Imperial & Chrysler Service Manual (1970)Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1970 Specifications - Chyrsler Corp. CarsDetroit 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 1970Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Platinum Metallic
Bahama Blue Metallic
Jubilee Blue Metallic
Lime Green Metallic
Jade Green Metallic
Dark Emerald Metallic
Sandalwood
Teal Metallic
Crimson
Satin Tan Metallic
Deep Bronze Metallic
Spinnaker White
Formal Black
Antique Ivory
Mystic Gold Metallic
Citron Gold Metallic
Burgundy
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
440 cu. in. V8 engineOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
Power vent windowsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Speed control deviceOpt
Front disc rear drum brakesOpt
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