Dodge Coronet

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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.

Drag Racing

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Engines

1969 ENGINES

225 cu in slant six 145 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

Year by Year Changes, 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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1968

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1969

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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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