VIN Decoder for classic cars & trucks (1950-1980)
Decoded:
Basic
Model Year 1961
Make Chrysler
Series Newport
Trim Level Town & Country Wagon - 3 seat
Original Base Price $3,308.00
No. Produced 1,571
Body
Body Maker Chrysler
No. Doors 4
Passengers 9
Model Number RC1-L-46B
Weight 4,155lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 215.6 inches
Width 79.4 inches
Height 56.8 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 59.7 inches
Engine
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
Brake Horsepower 265@4400
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 380@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Engine No. Location Top front end of block behind water pump.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Carburetor
Type Dual throat
Make Stromberg
Transmission
Type Unknown at time of publication
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.55 to 1
2nd 1.49
3rd 1 to 1
Reverse 3.34
Clutch Type
Clutch Type Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10.5 inches
Axle Type
Axle Type Semifloating
Differential
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Suspension
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Steering Gear
Steering Gear Worm & three tooth roller
Brakes
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Other Systems Specifications
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and spacer
Wheels, Rims & Tires
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Capacities
Fuel 23 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 4.25 Pints
Cooling System 16 Quarts
Rear Differential 4 Pints
Classic Rating
Classic Rating Not Rated
VIN/ID
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.