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1956 Dodge Coronet Series D63-1
Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,129.00
No. Produced 142,613
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,435lbs
Wheelbase 120 inches
Length 212.0 inches
Width 74.6 inches
Height 62.5 inches
Front Tread 58.9 inches
Rear Tread 59.2 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 268.34 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 1/4 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.0 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 189@4400
Rated Horsepower 42.05
Torque 266@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers
Engine No. Location On left side of block between Nos. 2 & 3 cylinders or on boss on right side of block below distributor or on top of block behind water pump.
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 2.5 to 1
2nd 1.68
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.2
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.73 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & three tooth roller
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency On the drive shaft
Size
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular or fin and tube
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 pillar post.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos.: 34972001 to 35167854 & 42608001 to 42618518. No. produced is calendar year production for all models in this series.

1956 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 November 1948Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1956Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Sapphire White
Cloud Gray
Royal Blue Metallic
Wedgewood Blue
Sea Foam Green
Jade Green Metallic
Neptune Green Metallic
Aquamarine
Oriental Coral
Chinese Rose
Crown Yellow
Iridescent Chacoal Metallic
Garnet Metallic
Misty Orchid
Regal Orchid
Standard/Optional Equipment
Powerflite automatic transmissionOpt
Power steeringOpt
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