1955 Dodge
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The 1955 Dodge car lineup, consisting of the entry-level Coronet, Royal, and ornate Custom Royal, was a major departure for the company. Driven almost out of business in 1953 and 1954, the Chrysler Corporation was revived with a $250 million loan from Prudential and new models designed by Virgil Exner. The Dodge lineup was positioned as the mainstream line in Chrysler's hierarchy, between DeSoto and Plymouth.
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1955 Dodge | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
Also called | Dodge Coronet Dodge Suburban Dodge Royal Dodge Sierra Dodge Custom Royal |
Production | 1955ā1956 |
Assembly | Dodge Main Factory, Hamtramck, MI |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size |
Body style | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop coupe 2-door wagon 4-door wagon 2-door convertible |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | DeSoto Custom Plymouth Plaza |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 230 in3 (3.8 L) Getaway I6 270 in3 (4.4 L) Red Ram V8 325 cu in (5.3 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 361 cu in (5.9 L) V8 |
Transmission | 2-speed automatic 3-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 120 in (3048 mm) |
Length | 212.1 in (5387 mm) |
Chronology | |
Successor | 1957 Dodge |
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