1973 Chrysler Newport Sedan
THF107998 / 1973 Chrysler Newport Sedan
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Artifact Overview
Americans have long shown a preference for buying the biggest cars they can afford, and by the 1970s American cars were truly huge. This Chrysler is 19'-2" long, with a trunk 6'-6" wide. The 400-cubic-inch engine is also large, but government-mandated exhaust emission controls resulted in an output of only 185 horsepower. The vinyl-covered roof was a popular option on many cars.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1973
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.329.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Vinyl
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Green
Specifications
Make & Model: 1973 Chrysler Newport sedan
Maker: Chrysler Corporation, Highland Park, Michigan
Engine: V-8, overhead valves, 400 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 56 inches
Width: 79.5 inches
Wheelbase: 124 inches
Overall length: 230 inches
Weight: 4200 pounds
Horsepower: 185 at 3600 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 22.7
Price: $4,693
Average 1973 wage: $7580
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 7-1/2 months
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