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Revision as of 20:35, 26 November 2016
There were as many as six of these Newport Dual Cowl Phaetons produced in 1940 and 1941. Some say five examples were produced, while others swore that six were built. The car was designed as a Dream Car by Ralph Roberts. Each car was custom built, and each was painted and trimmed differently. Each rode on a RWD Imperial chassis, were powered by a straight-eight engine and a 3-speed manual transmission.
The 1941 Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton was the first Chrysler using the Newport name. Later the name was to be used on a series of 1949-1961 two-door hardtops, and finally starting in 1961 it was used on the [[Chrysler]'s entry level full-size after Desoto was killed off.
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Contents
Background
The Chrysler Newport first appeared in the early 1940's. It was known as the Newport Phaeton and production lasted from 1940 through 1941 partly due to low production numbers. Only five were produced. The design was by Ralph Roberts. It was powered by an eight-cylinder engine and used a three-speed manual gearbox to send the power to the rear wheels. A Newport appeared at the Indianapolis 500 race in 1941 and served as a pace car.
Technical
Chassis
Imperial
Available Engines
Chrysler Spitfire" 143 hp L-head straight-8 engine with dual carburetors
Available Transmissions
- Floor Shifted 3-speed manual
- 3-speed fluid drive with overdrive
- 3-speed 'Vacamatic' overdrive (allowing clutch-less shifting between standard and overdrive ratios in second and third)
Overall Length
Overall Width
Height
Wheelbase
145.5"
Front/Rear Track
Curb Weight
Famous Examples of This Model
Movies
Actress Lana Turner owned one
Other Famous Owners
Walter P. Chrysler, the founder of Chrysler, drove one as his personal vehicle
Racing
A Chrysler Newport paced the 1941 Indianapolis 500
Owner/Driver Impressions
Name of Reviewer
References
Books & Magazine References
Internet
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