1956 Dodge Coronet Specifications
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1960 |
| Price : | $2,160-$2,785 |
| Weight : | 3300 lbs | 1496.855 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 4.6 in | 118 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.6:1 |
| 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 : | 189 HP (139.104 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 WW3-135 | |
| V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Stromberg 2-barrel Model WW3-148 | |
| V 8 | polysphere combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB | |
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB | |
| V 8 | hemispherical combustion chambers | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L. |
| Power : | 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 2 Carter 4-barrel Model WCFB carburetor | |
3 Manual with Overdrive , 3 Automatic PowerFlite
Production Figures
| Total Dodge Production for 1956 : | 240,686 |
| Total 1956 Coronet production : | 142,613 |
| 1956 Dodge Coronet | |
Handling
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Dodge Coronet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet has a length of 212.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Dodge Coronet cost when new?A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet cost approximately $2,160 to $2,785 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Lancer Hardtop, Sedan, Sierra Wagon, Suburban.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1956? A: Dodge produced 240,686 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Coronets were produced? A: Dodge produced 142,613 examples of the Coronet in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM V 8 (4425 cc | 270.0 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 189 HP (139.104 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 218 HP (160.448 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 260 HP (191.36 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (5162 cc | 315.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 295 HP (217.12 KW) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1956 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Manual with Overdrive, 3 speed Automatic PowerFlite.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Dodge Coronet?
How many 1956 Dodge Coronet were produced?
How powerful was the 1956 Dodge Coronet? Was the 1956 Dodge Coronet popular? Was the 1956 Dodge Coronet expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1956 Dodge Coronet?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet has a wheelbase size of 120.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet has a length of 212.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Dodge Coronet cost when new?A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet cost approximately $2,160 to $2,785 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Dodge Coronet? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Lancer Hardtop, Sedan, Sierra Wagon, Suburban.Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1956? A: Dodge produced 240,686 automobiles in 1956.Q: How many 1956 Coronets were produced? A: Dodge produced 142,613 examples of the Coronet in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Dodge Coronet have? A: The 1956 Dodge Coronet had the following engine options: Inline 6L-Head (3772 cc | 230.2 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 131 HP (96.416 KW) @ 3600 RPM- 1956 Dodge Coronet Menu
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