Dodge Coronet

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Background:

History:

  • (1949-1959) The Dodge Coronet started as 2nd series 1949 powered with a 230 cu in flathead six & comfortable chair high seats. K.T. Keller wanted Chrysler cars made so a tall man could wear his fedora on his head. The 1949 Dodge was touted as lower on the outside ...higher on the inside.
  • The marque was revived in 1965 -1976, with 1970 being the last 2dr Coronet.



Model Predecessor

1949(1st series) Dodge Custom, which was advertised as the smoothest car afloat.



Model Successor

  • 1960 Dodge Dart models: Phoenix Pioneer, Seneca and Dodge models Polara & Matador
  • 1977 Monaco referred to as the small Monaco.


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Related Models

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  • 1949 Plymouth Cranbrook
  • 1950 Plymouth Cranbrook
  • 1951 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1952 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1953 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1954 Plymouth Belvedere,
  • 1955 Plymouth Plaza
  • 1956 Plymouth Plaza
  • 1957 Plymouth Plaza
  • 1958 Plymouth Plaza
  • 1959 Plymouth Savoy
  • 1965 Plymouth Belevedere,
  • 1966 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1967 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1968 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1969 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1970 Plymouth Belvedere
  • 1971 Dodge Charger (replaced Coronet coupe), Plymouth Satellite
  • 1972 Dodge Charger, Plymouth Satellite
  • 1973 Dodge Charger, Plymouth Satellite
  • 1974 Dodge Charger, Plymouth Satellite
  • 1975 Plymouth Fury
  • 1976 Plymouth Fury
  • 1977 Plymouth Fury

Competition

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  • 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe, Ford Super De Luxe
  • 1950 Chevrolet Deluxe, Ford Super De Luxe
  • 1951 Chevrolet Deluxe, Ford Super De Luxe
  • 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe, Ford Crestline
  • 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air, Ford Crestline
  • 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air, Ford Crestline
  • 1955 Chevrolet 150, Ford Mainline
  • 1956 Chevrolet 150, Ford Mainline
  • 1957 Chevrolet 150, Ford Custom
  • 1958 Chevrolet Delray, Ford Custom,
  • 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne, Ford Custom 300,
  • 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane,
  • 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane,
  • 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane,
  • 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane,
  • 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane,
  • 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane,
  • 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Torino,
  • 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Torino,
  • 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Torino,
  • 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Torino,
  • 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Granada, Ford LTD II
  • 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Granada, Ford LTD II
  • 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Granada, Ford LTD II

Class

  • 1949-1954 Full Size Premium Model
  • 1955-1959 Full Size Base Model
  • 1965-1977 Intermediate

Platform

  • 1965-1977 B-Body



Year by Year Changes

List Body Styles Available, Length, width, height, wheelbase, available engines, transmissions, Production Numbers, and Cost:


1949

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1950

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1951

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1952

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1953

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1954

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1955

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1956

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1957

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1958

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1959

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1965

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1966

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1967

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Engines Available for Coronet in 1967

  • 225 cu in slant six 145 hp
  • 273 cu in 2bbl V-8 180 hp
  • 318 cu in 2bbl V-8 230 hp
  • 383 cu in 2bbl V-8 290 hp
  • 383 cu in 4bbl 330 hp Coronet
  • 440 cu in 4bbl 375 hp Coronet R/T
  • 426 cu in 2-4 bbl 425hp Hemi

1968

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Engines Available for Coronet in 1969

  • 225 cu in slant six 145 hp
  • 273 cu in 2bbl V-8 180 hp
  • 318 cu in 2bbl V-8 230 hp
  • 383 cu in 2bbl V-8 290 hp
  • 383 cu in 4bbl 330 hp Coronet & Super Bee w/ a/c
  • 383 cu in 4bbl 335 hp Super Bee & 4 spd Coronet
  • 440 cu in 4bbl 375 hp Coronet R/T
  • 426 cu in 2-4 bbl 425hp Hemi

1969

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Engines Available for Coronet in 1969

  • 225 cu in slant six 145 hp
  • 273 cu in 2bbl V-8 190 hp
  • 318 cu in 2bbl V-8 230 hp
  • 383 cu in 2bbl V-8 290 hp
  • 383 cu in 4bbl 330 hp Coronet & Super Bee w/ a/c
  • 383 cu in 4bbl 335 hp Super Bee & 4 spd Coronet
  • 440 cu in 4bbl 375 hp Coronet R/T
  • 440 cu in 3-2 bbl 390 hp Super Bee 6 Pack
  • 426 cu in 2-4 bbl 425hp Hemi

1970

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1971

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1972

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1973

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1974

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1975

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1976

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1977

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Drag Racing

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