The current Chrysler NEWPORT is 220.1″ long, 77.2″ wide, on a 118.5″ wheelbase, weighing 3,640 lb. At 18.3 feet it fits a standard garage and overhangs a street parking space.
Every Chrysler NEWPORT generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1972 | 224.4″ | 79.1″ | 55.1″ | 124″ | 4,125 lb |
| 1973 | 229.9″ | 79.5″ | 56.3″ | 124″ | 4,314 lb |
| 1974–1978 | 224.8″ | 79.5″ | 55.1″ | 124″ | 4,559 lb |
| 1979–1981 | 220.1″ | 77.2″ | 54.3″ | 118.5″ | 3,640 lb |
NEWPORT year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 11 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 220.1″ | 77.6″ | 118.5″ | 1 | |
| 1980 | 220.5″ | 77.6″ | 118.5″ | 1 | |
| 1979 | 220.1″ | 77.2″ | 118.5″ | 1 | |
| 1978 | 227.2″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1977 | 225.6″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1976 | 227.2″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1975 | 227.2″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 224.8″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 229.9″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 224″ | 79.5″ | 124″ | 1 | |
| 1971 | 224.4″ | 79.1″ | 124″ | 1 |
Will a NEWPORT fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 18.3 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 18.3 ft | Overhangs — expect a tight squeeze |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 201 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.2″ | 78.3″ | -1.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 118.5″ | 128.3″ | -9.8″ |
| Curb weight | 3,640 lb | 4,872 lb | -1,232 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Chrysler NEWPORT?
220.1″ (18′ 4″) in its current generation, 77.2″ wide and 54.3″ tall.
How much does a Chrysler NEWPORT weigh?
3,640 lb at the kerb.
Will a NEWPORT fit in a garage?
At 18.3 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet will be a squeeze.
Has the NEWPORT got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.