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1955 Dodge

1955 Dodge
1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer.JPG
1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
Overview
Manufacturer Dodge (Chrysler)
Also called Dodge Coronet
Dodge Suburban
Dodge Royal
Dodge Sierra
Dodge Royal Lancer
Dodge Custom Royal
Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
Production 1955–1956
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

The 1955 Dodge 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.

The 1955 Dodge was all-new with a longer 120 in (3048 mm) wheelbase and 212.1 in (5387 mm) overall length than the 1954 cars. They shared their basic mechanicals with the DeSoto Custom, but featured special styling. These cars lasted through the 1955 and 1956 model years before being replaced by the all-new 1957 design.

There were six body styles and four trim lines for 1955:

The Coronet (and Suburban station wagon) was the base model. This was the only line to feature the 230 in³ (3.8 L) Getaway I6 as well as the 270 in³ (4.4 L) Red Ram V8. Coronets were available in all body styles except the convertible. Sedans feature "Coronet" badges on the fenders, while the station wagons are called "Suburban". Although the hardtop coupe was officially named "Lancer", it wore only "Coronet" badges. Turn signals were standard on the Royal and Custom Royal models but optional on the base Coronet.

The Royal (and Sierra wagon) were the next step up. Featuring only the V8 engine, the Royal also lacked the 2-door sedan and wagon models available in the Coronet line. Early hardtop coupes lack the "Lancer" script, although they were officially Lancers, but later models wore "Royal Lancer" badges.


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