1955 Dodge Coronet Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1955 Dodge Coronet, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1955 - 1960
Price : $1,985-$2,540
Weight : 3295 lbs | 1494.587 kg
Inline 6 | L-Head
Displacement : 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 123 HP (90.528 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 4.6 in | 118 mm.
Compression : 7.4:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-124
V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers
Displacement : 4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.
Power : 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 7.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-131
V 8 | hemi-head
Displacement : 4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.
Power : 183 BHP (134.688 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 7.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Stromberg 2-barrel carburetor
V 8 | hemi-head
Displacement : 4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.
Power : 193 HP (142.048 KW) @ 4400 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 7.6:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Carter 4-barrel carburetor
Transmission:
3 Manual , 2 Automatic PowerFlite

Total Dodge Production for 1955 : 313,038
Total 1955 Coronet production : 110,972
1955 Dodge Coronet
2-Door Sedan 2 dr. 6 P : 24,104
Lancer Hardtop 2 dr. 6 P : 26,727
Sedan 4 dr. 6 P : 46,074
Sierra Wagon 4 dr. 6 P : 5,952
Suburban 2 dr. 6 P : 8,115

Sedan

Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 212.1 in | 5387 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

2-Door Sedan

Price : $1,985
Weight : 3240 lbs | 1469.639 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.1 in | 5387 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

Lancer Hardtop

Price : $2,260
Weight : 3370 lbs | 1528.606 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.1 in | 5387 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

Suburban

Price : $2,325
Weight : 3410 lbs | 1546.75 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 212.1 in | 5387 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

Sierra Wagon

Price : $2,440
Weight : 3480 lbs | 1578.501 kg
Seating Capacity : 6
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 212.1 in | 5387 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

8-Passenger Sierra Wagon

Price : $2,540
Weight : 3590 lbs | 1628.397 kg
Seating Capacity : 8
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 212.1 in | 5387 mm.
Wheelbase : 120.0 in | 3048 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 6.70 x 15 tube-type black sidewall

1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,900
Avg. Household Income : $4,130
Avg. Home : $10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.23

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet has a length of 212.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Dodge Coronet cost when new?A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet cost approximately $1,985 to $2,540 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet was offered as a 2-Door Sedan, 8-Passenger Sierra Wagon, Lancer Hardtop, Sedan, Sierra Wagon, Suburban.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet had 6.70 x 15 tube-type black sidewall tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1955? A: Dodge produced 313,038 automobiles in 1955.

Q: How many 1955 Coronets were produced? A: Dodge produced 110,972 examples of the Coronet in 1955.

Q: What engines did the 1955 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 123 HP (90.528 KW) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 183 BHP (134.688 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 8 (4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 193 HP (142.048 KW) @ 4400 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1955 Dodge Coronet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual, 2 speed Automatic PowerFlite.

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