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.
1955
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:
1958
The 1958 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 1967. Larger, rebodied models emerged in 1968, with coke-bottle styling. A powerful 390 bhp 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 that year 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 Nm) (gross). A year later, the 440 with a single four barrel appeared. Rated at 375 horsepower (280 kW), the 440 could really produce 420 horsepower (313 kW).
1971
The new Coronet was a twin of the Plymouth Satellite and featured swoopy, flowing styling. It was offered as a coupé, sedan and station wagon. In 1975, the cars received a freshening, with the body appearing squarer. In 1977, due to downsizing, the Coronet took the full-size Monaco name.
1980s
Dodge Coronet was used as a name for the Columbian-market Dodge Diplomat.
