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1953 Dodge Coronet Series D48
Diplomat
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,375.00
No. Produced 17,334
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,280lbs
Wheelbase 114 inches
Length 191.25 inches
Width 73.125 inches
Height 60.25 inches
Front Tread 55 15/16 inches
Rear Tread 58.75 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 241.3 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 7/16 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.1 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 140@4400
Rated Horsepower 37.80
Torque 220@2000
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting D44-1001
Engine No. Location On top front of block near oil filler pipe.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.57 to 1
2nd 1.83 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.48 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
Worm & roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the transmission
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 17 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 19 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.25 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location On left front door hinge post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: Starting 38500001 & 47001001 & 46500001

1953 Dodge Data BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Nassau Beige
Gypsy Green Metallic
Heron Gray
Dover Gray
Sea Mist Green
Silhouette Green No. 1
Oakwood Bronze Metallic
Fiesta Maroon Metallic
Fairfax Blue Metallic
Shoreham Ivory
Esquire Red
Bimini Blue
Shoal Green Metallic
Seashore Green
Mecca Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Gyro-Torque automatic transmissionOpt
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