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1959 Dodge Coronet Series MD2-L
Lancer
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,586.00
No. Produced 96,900
Body Maker Dodge
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number
Weight 3,620lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 217.4 inches
Width 80 inches
Height 58.4 inches
Front Tread 61.4 inches
Rear Tread 60.2 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 325.25 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 61/64 & 3 5/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 255@4400
Rated Horsepower 50.01
Torque 350@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 Synchronous meshing
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.12 to 1
2nd 1.43
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.73
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.54 to 1
Front Independent torsion bar
Rear Longitudinal leaf spring
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 tubular or fin and tube
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.5 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 5 Quarts
Transmission 2.75 Pints
Cooling System 20 Quarts
Rear Differential 3.5 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.: Starting M312100001 & M314100001 & M315100001. No. produced is approximate model year Coronet production.

1959 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 1959Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1959Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Motor's Auto Repair Manual 28th EditionLos Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Enamel
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Two Tone Colors Available
Pearl
Ruby
Silver Metallic
Rose Quartz
Canary Diamond
Blue Diamond
Coral
Star Sapphire Mest.
Aquamarine
Biscuit
Turquoise
Pewter Metallic
Jade Metallic
Mocha Metallic
Standard/Optional Equipment
Torque Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power Flite automatic transmissionOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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