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1955 Dodge Coronet Series D56-1
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,938.00
No. Produced 13,277
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 2
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,235lbs
Wheelbase 120 inches
Length 212.1 inches
Width 74.5 inches
Height 62.6 inches
Front Tread 58.9 inches
Rear Tread 59.1 inches
Type Inline, L-head
Displacement 230.2 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Bore & Stroke 3 1/4 & 4 5/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.4 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 123@3600
Rated Horsepower 25.35
Torque 194@1600
Main Bearings 4
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting D56-1001
Engine No. Location On left front side of block.
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 9.3 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 pump with thermostat
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 13 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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Serial Nos.: 32192001 to 32225514 & 48016001 to 48016299

1955 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
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
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 January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Emerald Green
Heather Rose
Chiffon Green
Cashmere Gray
Sapphire White
Cameo Red
Satin Green Metallic
Fantasy Yellow
Halo Blue
Regal Burgandy Metallic
Paarisian Blue
Admiral Blue Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerflite automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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