Interesting Facts About the Chrysler Newport
The Chrysler Newport was a full‑size luxury automobile that first appeared as a show‑car name in 1940, entered production in 1950, and then enjoyed a continuous run from 1961 to 1981. Over its lifespan it served as Chrysler’s entry‑level offering in the full‑size segment and spanned five distinct generations.
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Early Origins and Production Span
The Newport name was first used on the Newport Phaeton show cars in 1940, then a production model appeared in 1950. After a brief hiatus, Chrysler revived the Newport in 1961 and kept it in production through 1981.
Five Generations of Redesign
The Newport progressed through five generations, beginning with a second‑generation model in 1950, a third generation produced from 1960 to 1964, and a fourth generation that debuted in 1965. Each redesign introduced new body styles, with the model offering various configurations through the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Introduction of the Newport 440
In 1965, Chrysler expanded the Newport lineup with the Newport 440, adding a performance‑oriented option to the already established full‑size Newport that had been in production since 1961.
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