Quick answer
The 1981 Chrysler NEWPORT, the latest model year on record, is 220.1″ long, 77.6″ wide and 54.3″ tall on a 118.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,627 lb. At 18.3 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.
Every Chrysler NEWPORT generation, measured
The biggest change came in 1979: the new car was 4.3″ shorter and 485 lb lighter than the 1971–1978 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1978 | 224.4″ | 79.1″ | 55.1″ | 124″ | 4,125 lb |
| 1979–1981 | 220.1″ | 77.2″ | 54.3″ | 118.5″ | 3,640 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
NEWPORT year by year
| 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 |
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a NEWPORT fit
| 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 | 6.5 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 199 cars within 10″ of its length, the NEWPORT is lighter than 96% and has a shorter wheelbase than 82%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 199 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 77.6″ | 78.3″ | −0.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 118.5″ | 128.7″ | −10.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,627 lb | 4,927 lb | −1,300 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1981 NEWPORT bigger than the 1980?
No. The 1981 and 1980 NEWPORT are the same size, within half an inch and 35 lb of each other.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 NEWPORT model years, 1971 to 1981. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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