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360 V8

R-body · 1979–1980

The 360 V8 is an R-body Newport sedan built in 1979 and 1980. Its 5.9-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine makes 195 PS and 380 Nm.

192 hpPower
1979-1980Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement5.9 L
Cylinders8
FuelPetrol
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power192 hp
Torque380 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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