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'''Chrysler Newport (R-body). 1979–81 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/R, 3682 cm³ (I6 OHV), 5210, 5898 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Chrysler downsizes top end by shifting full-size Newport nameplate on to R-body platform, a derivative of the intermediate B-body ([[Plymouth Fury (1975–8)|Plymouth Fury]] and [[Dodge Monaco (1977–8)|Dodge Monaco]]), and creates a boxier, more contemporary (by 1970s’ standards) look. A lot lighter than predecessor—to the tune of 800 lb—but still not that economical, with six delivering a claimed 17 mpg. Largest 360 in³ dropped after 1980. Not very successful thanks to Chrysler’s financial troubles around the time, and inferior to competitors from [[Ford]] and GM. Deleted in 1981.


''Manufacturing locations:'' Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Detroit, Michigan, USA

''Marque:'' [[Chrysler]] | ''Model:'' [[Chrysler Newport]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Chrysler Newport (1974–8)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Chrysler New Yorker (1982)]]

''q.v.'' [[Dodge St Regis]], [[Plymouth Gran Fury (1980–1)]]