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.
Export Versions
Related Models
need someone to research and list related models by year
- 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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