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318 V8

R-body · 1979–1981

Powered by a 5.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 135 PS and 332 Nm of torque, the Newport 318 V8 is a sedan from the R-body generation, built from 1979 to 1981.

133 hpPower
1979-1981Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement5.2 L
Cylinders8
FuelPetrol
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power133 hp
Torque332 Nm

STORY

The Chrysler Newport was a long-serving full-size nameplate that served as the brand's entry-level big car. In its final iteration from 1979 to 1981 it rode Chrysler's downsized R-body platform, shedding weight and length in response to fuel-economy pressures. It was discontinued after 1981 as Chrysler moved toward smaller front-wheel-drive cars.

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