Dodge Coronet Fifth generation
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Production | 1965 to 1970 |
Body style | 4-door wagon /sedan |
Engine | 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-6 I6 |
Transmission | 3-4 speed manual |
Wheelbase | 116.0 in (2,946 mm) |
Chassis | Integral |
Length | 209.7 in (5,326 mm) |
Width | 75 in, (1,905 mm) |
Dodge Coronet Fifth generation was built from 1965 to 1970 as a 4-door wagon and sedan or 2-door sedan,coupe and hardtop versions along with the 2-door convertible model.
History
The Coronet reappeared again for the year 1965 model year as the intermediate sized B-body using a 117-inch wheelbase the middle model range of Dodge was called Coronet. In 1966 the model was revised, in 1967 it got a facelift. In 1968 they offered larger bodies with "Coke-Bottle" design with integral chassis and independent front suspension , wishbones, lower trailing links, longitudinal torsion bar, telescopic dampers at the rear rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, telescopic dampers.
A powerful R / T model (7078 cc, 275 kW) appeared in 1967, from 1969 even with 287 kW and three double carburettors. The model range also included a hardtop - coupe and a convertible. Trim levels as base model and Deluxe version as two-door and four-door sedans, and also the station wagon, the 440 as a two-door hardtop, convertible, or the station wagon, and the top of the range 500 as sportier car with bucket seats, padded dash this came as the two-door hardtop or the convertible model.
PERFORMANCE: RT 440 cu in
- Engine capacity: 440 cu in, 7,210.28 cu cm
- Fuel consumption:13.4 m/imp gal, 11.2 m/US gal, 21 x 100 km
- Max speed: 123 mph, 198 km/h
- max power (SAE): 375 hp at 4,600 rpm
- max torque (SAE): 480 1b ft, 66.2 kg m at 3,200 rpm
- max engine rpm: 5,800
- specific power: 52 hp/l
- power-weight ratio: 9.7 lb/hp, 4.4 kg/hp
Engines offered for 1965 included the base 225 Slant-Six, 273, 318.
PERFORMANCE:
- Engine capacity: 225 cu in, 3,687.07 cu cm
Fuel consumption: 19.7 ml imp gal, 16.4 ml US gal, 14.31 x 100 km
Max speed: 97 mph, 156.2 km/h
max power (SAE): 145 hp at 4,000 rpm
max torque (SAE): 215 1b ft, 29.7 kg m at 2,400 rpm
specific power: 39.3 hp/l
max engine rpm: 4,600 - Engine capacity: 273 cu in, 4,473.65 cu cm
Fuel consumption:17.6 m/imp gal, 14.7 m/US gal, 16 1 x 100 km
Max speed: 106 mph, 170.7 km/h
specific power: 40.2 hp/l
power-weight ratio: 17.9 lb/hp, 8.1 kg/hp
or larger 361, 383, and 426. For 1965, Dodge sold over 200,000 in various body and trim levels.
PERFORMANCE:
- Engine capacity: V8 engine 426 cu in, 6,980.86 cu cm
max power (SAE) 365 hp at 4,800 rpm
max torque (SAE) 470 1b ft, 64.9 kg m at 3,200 rpm
max speed 121 mph, 194.8 km/h
fuel consumption 13.4 ml imp gal, 11.2 ml US gal - V8 engine, 290 hp
max speed 117 mph, 188.4 km/h
fuel consumption 13.5 m/imp gal, 11.2 m/US gal, 18.2 1 x 100 km) - V8 engine 330 hp
max speed 121 mph, 194.8 km/h
fuel consumption 13.5 m/imp gal, 11.2 m/US gal, 20.9 1 x 100 Km) - V8 engine 425 hp
max speed 140 mph. 225.4 km/h
In 1966 the Coronet 500 Special Edition four-door was added along with the Coronet Deluxe. By 1967 also the Coronet R/T was available as a two-door hardtop or convertible. The engine choice was Chrysler's the 440 cu in V8 or opting for the big Hemi engine with power rated at 425 bhp.
For 1967 the range received a new redesign. A new Coronet model, known as Coronet Super Bee was introduced in 1968. In its final year of production, 1971, the Super Bee was sold as a Charger. The Super Bee available as a 2-door coupe or 2-door hardtop. shared the Charger's sports Rallye instrument cluster display heavy-duty suspension, and 15-inch steel wheels over the standard 14". Later it included a 390 hp version with three Holley carburettors a black fiberglass lift-off bonnet hood secured with rally race type metal pins to hold it in place, As the "SIX PACK".
Some options a Torqueflite automatic gearbox,limited slip final drive,cleaner air system depending on location,front disc brakes and servo brakes along with power-assisted steering.
The Coronet and the identical Plymouth Belvedere were in 1969 with 426-S- muscle car equipment. This included the famous 426cc Chrysler Hemi V8 engine (6980cc, 312.5kW). Also, this year there was the 440er model with quadruple carburettor (7210 cc). His power was given as 280 kW, but actually made up to 313 kW. Other 440 models were also available as 2-door or 4-door sedans with 318 engine and manual 3-speed transmission. Engine of 5210 cc / 318 cui capacity with power of 171.5 kW / 230 hp.
The base Coronet and Deluxe were available as 2-door coupes, 4-door sedans, or station wagons. The base range model Coronet was dropped by the end of production, The Coronet R/T 2-door hardtop and convertible continued through 1970.
Rating
Technical
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Dodge Coronet 5th generation Maintenance and Service Guide (1965-1970)
fuel: 95-100 oct petrol
engine oil change: 6.69 imp pt. 8 US pt. 3.8 1, SAE 5W-20 (winter) 10W-30 (summer), change every 4,000 miles, 6,400 km
total oil capacity: 8.27 imp pt, 10 US pt, 1
cooling system capacity: 29.92 imp pt, 36 US pt, 17 1
(options) cleaner air system
gearbox oil: 3.70 imp pt, 4.50 US pt, 2.1 1
automatic transmission fluid type AQ-ATF Suffix A or SAE 90, change every 32,000 miles, 51,000 km
final drive oil: 3.34 imp pt, 4 US pt, 1.9 1, SAE 80-90, change every 32,000 miles, 51,500 km
greasing: every 32,000 miles, 51,500 km
tyre pressure (normal load): 6 cyl front 24 psi, 1.7 atm, rear 22 psi, 1.5 atm. V8 front 30 psi, 2.1 atm, rear 30 psi, 2.1 atm.
width of rims: 5"
tyres: 7.35 x 14 (options) 7.75 x 14 tyres
fuel tank capacity: 15.8 imp gal
carrying capacity 2-door Sedan : 1,058 1b, 480 kgvalve timing and tappet clearances
426 cu in valve timing: 24° 64° 64° 24°
225 cu in tappet clearances : inlet 0.013 in, 0.33 mm, exhaust 0.021 in, 0.53 mm
225 cu in valve timing : inlet opens 14° before tdc and closes 46° after bdc, exhaust opens 58° before bdc and closes 2° after tdc273 cu in tappet clearances inlet 0.010 in, 0.25 mm, exhaust 0.020 in, 0.51 mm
273 cu in: valve timing inlet opens 10° before tdc and closes 50° after bdc, exhaust opens 50° before bdc and closes 6° after tdc440 cu in
fuel: 100 oct petrol
engine oil change: 6.69 imp pt 8 US pt. 3.81, SAE 5W-20 (winter) 20W-40 (summer), change every 4,000 miles, 6,400 km
Total lubricating system capacity: 8.27 imp pt. 10 US pt
valve timing: inlet opens 21° before tdc an d closes 67° after bdc, exhaust opens 79° before bdc and closes 25° after tdc
cooling system capacity: 29.92 imp pt. 36 US pt, 17 1.© Motor car History
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Dodge Coronet 5th generation Technical details and specifications (1965-1970)
ENGINE: 225 cu in
location front, 4 stroke
cylinders: 6, in line
bore and stroke: 3.40 x 4.12 in, 86.4 X 106 mm
engine capacity: 225 cu in, 3,687.07 cu cm
compression ratio: 8.4
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: cast iron
crankshaft bearings: 4
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line. push-rods and rockers
camshafts: 1, side
lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter
lubricating system capacity: 8.27 imp pt, 10 US pt. 4.7 1
carburation: 1 Holley R-3921 A downdraught single barrel carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system: water
cooling system capacity: 21.6 imp gal, 26 US galENGINE: 273 cu in
location front, 4 stroke
cylinders: 8, Vee-slanted at 90°
bore and stroke: 3.62 x 3.31 in, 91.9 x 84.1 mm
engine capacity: 273 cu in, 4,473.65 cu cm
compression ratio:8,8
max number of engine rpm: 4,600
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: cast iron
crankshaft bearings: 5
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, slanted at 45°push-rods and rockers
carburation: 1 Ball & Ball BBD 3843 S or Stromberg WWS 3-248 downdraught twin barrel carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system: waterENGINE:440 cu in
4 stroke; cylinders: 8, Vee-slanted at 90°
bore and stroke: 4.32 x 3.75 in, 109.7 x 95.2 mm
engine capacity: 440 cu in, 7,210.28 cu cm
compression ratio: 10.1
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: cast iron
crankshaft bearings: 5
valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers, hydraulic tappets
camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter
carburation: 1 Carter AVS-4428 S downdraught 4-barrel carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump; cooling system: water
TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gearbox: mechanical; gears: 3+ reverse
synchromesh gears: 2nd and 3rd
gearbox ratios 273 cu in: 1st 3.020, 2nd 1.760, 3rd 1, rev 3.950
gearbox ratios 225 cu in: 1st 2.950, 2nd 1.830. 3rd 1. rev 3.800
(options) 3 and 4-speed mechanical and automatic gearboxes
Torqueflite automatic gearbox, hydraulic torque convertor and planetary gears with 3 ratios
(1st 2.450, 2nd 1.450, 3rd 1, rev 2.450).
gear lever location: steering column
final drive: hypoid bevel
axle ratio: 2.230. V8 3.230 (options) 3.550
(options) limited slip final driveCHASSIS
type integral
front suspension: independent, wishbones, lower trailing links, longitudinal torsion bar, telescopic dampers
rear suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, telescopic dampers.STEERING
recirculating ball
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 5.30.
turning circle (between walls): 44 ft, 13.4 m
(options) power-assisted steering 3.50 turns of steering wheel lock to lockBRAKES
273 cu in early drum; area rubbed by linings: total 314.20 sq in, 2,026.59 sq cm.
225 cu in late drum, dual circuit; area rubbed by linings: total 267 sq in, 1,722.15 sq
(option) servo brake
(option) front disc brakesELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
voltage: 12 V
battery: 48 Ah 426 cu in 70 Ah battery
alternator: 35 Ah,37 Ah
ignition distributor: ChryslerDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 117 in, 2,972 mm
front track: 59.50 rear track: 58.50 in
overall width: 75 in, 1,905 mm
overall height: 55 in, 1,397 mm
ground clearance: 5.10 in, 130 mm
dry weight: 3,216 1b, 1,459 kg© Motor car History