Dodge Coronet

1967 Dodge Coronet

The Coronet was a full-size car from Dodge from the 1950s. Positioned above the Coronet, but sharing the same chassis, were the Dodge Royal and Dodge Custom Royal. By the 1960s, the name was transferred to Dodge's mid-size entry. In the early fifties, the Meadowbrook was the four door version of the Coronet.

1953

The 1953 Coronet began the optional 241 in³ Red Ram Hemi Engine and set over 100 land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

1955

See also 1955 Dodge

The 1955 Coronet was the lower end of the Dodge vehicle lineup. Power came from either a 230 in³ Chrysler Flathead engine straight-6 or 270 in³ V8. A number of trim lines were available:

• 2 or 4-door station wagon — The Coronet wagon used the Suburban name and had the V8 or Six.
• hardtop coupé — The V8 Coronet Lancer
• 2- or 4-door sedan — V8 or Six
• 2-door sedan — V8 or Six

1958

See also 1958 Dodge

The 1958 and 1959 Coronet, Royal, and Custom Royal used a DeSoto chassis but had less ornate trim. Power came from the 230 in³ "Getaway" L-head straight-6 or the 325 in³ "Red Ram" V8.

1965

See also Dodge Super Bee

After a brief absence, the Coronet name reappeared in 1965 to denote Dodge's mid-sized car. It received a facelift in 1966. Larger, rebodied models emerged in 1968, with coke-bottle styling. A powerful 390 hp 440 model appeared for the 1969 model year. Two-door hardtop and convertible models were part of the range.

The Coronet and similar Plymouth Belvedere were available for 1969 in 426-S muscle car trim. This included the famous 426 in³ (7.0 L) Hemi V8. Output was 365 hp (272 kW) and 470 ft·lbf (637 N·m) (gross). The 440 with a single four barrel was also available in this year. Rated at 375 hp (280 kW), the 440 could really produce 420 hp (313 kW).

1971

The new Coronet was a twin of the four-door Plymouth Satellite and featured more flowing styling. It was offered only as a sedan and station wagon, the related and also restyled Dodge Charger covering the coupe market. Slight alterations of the front grille, headlights, and taillights followed in 1972, 1973, and 1974. In 1975, the cars received a freshening, with the body appearing squarer, and the Coronet coupe returned for a single year. 1976 was the final year for the name, as in 1977, the downsized Monaco replaced it, although in fact these cars were simply facelifted Coronets.

1973 Dodge Coronet Custom

1980s

Dodge Coronet was used as a name for the Columbian-market Dodge Diplomat.

References

• Dodge Coronet at Muscle Car Facts- A year by year account of one of the Coronet
• "Dodge Coronet History Part I". Musclecarclub.com. Retrieved July 28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
• "Dodge Coronet History Part II". Musclecarclub.com. Retrieved July 28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)