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| 1954 Dodge Coronet 8 Series D53 | ||
| Suburban | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,312.00 | |
| No. Produced | 3,100 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Dodge | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | ||
| Weight | 3,405lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 119 inches | |
| Length | 195 inches | |
| Width | 73.5 inches | |
| Height | 64 inches | |
| Front Tread | 55 15/16 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 58.75 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | V8, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 241.3 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 7/16 & 3 1/4 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.5 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | Not applicable | |
| Brake Horsepower | 150@4400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 37.80 | |
| Torque | 222@2400 | |
| Main Bearings | 4 | |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | ||
| Engine No. Location | On top front of block near oil filler pipe. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Stromberg | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.90 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Longitudinal leaf spring | ||
| Steering Gear | Worm & roller | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 11 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 11 inches | ||
| Emergency | On the transmission | ||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| 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 | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.7 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| 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 | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 38525001 & 47003001 | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Esquire Red | |
| Bedford Blue | ||
| Bermuda Blue | ||
| Berkshire Green | ||
| Lancaster Blue Metallic | ||
| Wing Gray | ||
| Sunsand | ||
| Willow Green | ||
| Dawn Gray | ||
| Cumberland Green Metallic | ||
| Pace Car Yellow | ||
| Biscay Green | ||
| Saratoga White | ||
| Spanish Coral | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |