Dodge Coronet Seventh generation
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Production | 1975 to 1976 |
Assembly | United States |
Body style | 4-door sedan and wagon (1975–76) |
Platform | B-body |
Engines | 225 cu in (3.7 L) Slant-6 I6 |
Transmission | 3-speed Chrysler A320 manual |
Wheelbase | Sedan & Wagon: 118.0 in (2,997 mm) |
Length | Sedan: 217.9 in (5,535 mm) |
Width | Sedan: 77.7 in (1,974 mm) |
Height | Sedan: 53.9 in (1,369 mm) |
The Dodge Coronet 7th generation was built from in the 1970s from 1975 up to 1976.
History
In 1975, the cars were revised again, so their bodies appeared angular. The Coronet coupe returned for a year. The front view got, like the Plymouth Fury , two round headlights. a restyled by horizontal the and divided grille divided in the centre. revived hardtops, which featured vertical taillights and a full-width bumper
The basic Coronet inside features vinyl bench seats and foam rear seat cushion; was the base trim level and incorporated a colour-keyed rubber floor mats; with day and Nite mirrors three-spoke steering wheel; front and rear ash trays and arm rests; cigarette lighter; glove box lock. Coronet Customs added carpeting; roof drip rail, bodyside mouldings; dual note horns and Deluxe steering wheel. The Brougham was the top trim level, incorporating all Custom features, plus padded vinyl top ,special side mouldings hood ornament; special exterior rear mirrors; The Crestwood was high-level station wagon and included rear mounted air deflector map and glove box lights; cargo area carpet; wood bodyside panelling.
By 1976 was the last year for the Coronet; In 1977, the models in Monaco - until then the larger Dodge model - renamed and got rectangular headlights and other minor changes, which became an instant sales success. The two-door coupe was sold in 1976 under the name Dodge Charger Coupe . It joined with this designation alongside the Dodge Charger S / E, which was a derivative of the Chrysler Cordoba . Only sedan and wagon bodies were offered. Wagons had a standard 360 cu. in. V-8, while the sedan was powered by a 225-cu. in. Slant Six or optional 318 V-8. Single round headlamps sat in square housings. Curved-side amber parking lamps were mounted in the bumper, below the headlamps. Wide horizontal taillamps were set into the back bumper, with backup lenses in the centre of each unit and a recessed license plate housing in the middle.
A 'Dodge' nameplate was on the decklid and grille; 'Coronet' script on front fenders. Coronets had a hood ornament in this, their final year. Minor instrument changes included speedometer calibration in miles and kilometres’ Royal Monaco still had the larger Monaco body. Another successor of the Coronet was the diplomat.
- PERFORMANCE: 225 cu in, 3,687 cc
max speed: about 99 mph, 160 km/h
max power (DIN): 95 hp at 3,600 rpm
max torque (DIN): 170 1b ft, 23.4 kg m at 1,600 rpm
max engine rpm: 4,000; 25.8 hp/l
power-weight ratio: Coronet Sedan 37.8 lb/hp, 17.1 kg/hp Coronet Custom Sedan 38.3 lb/hp, 17.3 kg/hp
fuel consumption: 17.1 m/ imp gal, 14.3 m/US gal, 16.5 1 x 100 km. - PERFORMANCE: 318 cu in, 5,211 cc
max power (DIN): 150 hp at 4,000 rpm
max toque (DIN): 255 1b ft. 35.2 kg m at 1,600 rpm
max engine rpm: 4,400; 28.8 hp/l
max speed: about 109 mph, 175 km/h
power- weight ratio: Coronet Sedan 24.7 lb/hp, 11.2 kg/hp - Coronet Custom Sedan 25 lb/hp, 11.3 kg/hp
fuel consumption: 15.7 m/imp gal, 13.1 m/US gal, 18 1 x 100 km. - PERFORMANCE: 360 cu in, 5,900 cc
max speed: about 112 mph, 180 km/h
max power (DIN): 180 hp at 4,000 rpm
max torque (DIN): 290 1b ft. 40 kg m at 2,400 rpm
max engine rpm: 4.400; 30.5 hp/l
power- weight ratio: Coronet Sedan 20.8 lb/hp, 9.4 kg/hp - Coronet Custom Sedan 21 lb/hp, 9.5 kg/hp
fuel consumption: 14.5 m/imp gal, 12.1 m/US gal, 19.5 1 x 100 km. - PERFORMANCE: 360 cu in, 190 hp
max speed: about 115 mph, 185 km/h
max power (DIN): 190 hp at 4,000 rpm;
max torque (DIN): 270 1b ft, 37B kg m at 3,200 rpm;
max engine rpm: 4,400; 32.2 hp/l
power-weight ratio: Coronet Sedan 19.9 lb/hp, 9 kg/hp Coronet Custom Sedan 20.1 lb/hp, 9.1 kg/hp
fuel consumption: 14.1 m/imp gal, 11.2 m/US gal, 20 1 x 100 km. - PERFORMANCE: 400 cu in
max speed: about 110 mph, 177 km/h
max power (DIN): 165 hp at 4,000 rpm
max torque (DIN): 295 1b ft. 40.7 kg m at 3,200 rpm
max engine rpm: 4,400; 25.2 hp/l
power-weight ratio: Coronet Sedan 23.4 lb/hp, 10.6 kg/hp - Coronet Custom Sedan 23.7 lb/hp, 10.7 kg/hp
fuel consumption: 14.9 m/imp gal, 12.4 m/US gal, 19 1 x 100 km.
Description
Technical
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Dodge Coronet 7th gen Technical details and specifications (1975-1976)
TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gearbox: mechanical; gears: 3
fully synchronized
ratios: I 3.080, II 1.700, III 1, rev 2.900Torqueflite automatic transmission (standard)
3 ratios I 2.450, II 1.450, III 1, rev 2.200
gear lever location: steering column
final drive: hypoid bevel
axle ratio: 3.210, 400 cu in 2.710.
width of rims: 5"
tyres: F 78 x 14.CHASSIS
integral with isolated front cross members
front suspension: independent, wishbones, lower trailing links, longitudinal torsion bars, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers;
rear: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, telescopic dampers. Optional anti-roll bar on front suspensionSTEERING
recirculating ball
turns lock to lock: 5.30.
turning circle (between walls): 44.9 ft, 13.7 m Sedan 45.5 ft, 13.9 m;BRAKES
front disc (diameter 10.84 in, 27.5 cm)internal radial fins, rear drum
swept area: 358.9 sq in, 2,315 sq cm. servo (standard for station wagons only)ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
12 V
305 A battery 400 cu in 440 A battery
41 A alternator V8 50 A alternator.
Essex or Prestolite electronic ignition
2 headlamps.DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 115 in, 292 cm - sedans 117 in, 297 cm station wagons 117 in
tracks: 61.90 in, 157 cm front, - sedans 62 In, 157 cm rear
length: 211.10 in, 536 cm sedans 215.80 in, 548 cm
width: 77.40 in, 197 cm 78.60 in, 200 cm
height: 52.60 in, 134 cm - sedans 53.90 in. 137 cm
ground clearance: 5.10 in, 12.9 cm - sedans 5.40 in, 13.7 cm
dry weight: Coronet Coupé 3,565 1b, 1.617 kg Sedan 3,595 1b, 1,630 kg - Coronet Custom Hardtop 3,645 1b, 1,653 kg Sedan 3,635 1b, 1,648 kg;
fuel tank: 21.1 imp gal, 25.5 US gal, 96 1. fuel tank: station wagons 17.6 imp gal, 21 US gal, 80 1.ENGINE
location frontEngine capacity: 225 cu in, 3,687 cc
4 stroke; 6 cylinders, in line
Bore and stroke: 3.40 x 4.12 in, 86.4 x 104.6 mm
compression ratio: 8.4:1
cast iron cylinder block and head
4 crankshaft bearings
valves: overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
camshafts: 1, side
lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter
1 Holley R7017A downdraught single barrel carburettor
cleaner air system; exhaust system with catalytic converter
fuel feed: mechanical pump
8.3 imp pt, 9.9 US pt, 4.7 1
water-cooled, 21.6 imp pt, 26 US pt,ENGINE capacity: 318 cu in, 5,211 cc
8 cylinders
Bore and stroke: 3.91 x 3.31 in, 99.2 x 84 mm
compression ratio: 8.5:1
5 crankshaft bearings
valves: hydraulic tappets
Camshaft 1, at centre of vee
1 Carter BBD-8000S (BBD-8029S for station wagons only) ' downdraught twin barrel carburettor;
cooling system capacity: 27.5 imp pt, 33 US ptENGINE: 360 cu in, 5,900 cc
8 cylinders
4 x 3.58 in,
Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 89.6 mm
5 crankshaft bearings
valves: hydraulic tappets
camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
1 Holley downdraught twin barrel carburettor, 190 hp 1 Carter TO-9004S downdraught 4-barrel carburettor
cooling system capacity: 26.6 imp pt. 31.9 US ptENGINE: 400 cu in, 6,555 cc
8 cylinders
compression ratio: 4.34 x 3.38 in, 110.2 x 85.8 mm
Bore and stroke: 8.2:1
5 crankshaft bearings
valves: hydraulic tappets
camshafts: 1, at centre of Vee
1 Holley R-7027A downdraught twin barrel carburettor
cooling system capacity: 27.5 imp pt, 33 US pt
OPTIONALTorqueflite automatic transmission with 3 ratios (I 2.450, II 1.450, III rev 2.200),
possible manual selection, steering column or central lever
2.940 or 3.210 axle ratio
limited slip differential
G78x 14, H78 x 14, GR78 x 14 or HR78x15 tyres with 5.5" wide rims
G70 x 14 tyres with 6" wide rims
GR70 x 15 tyres with 6.5" wide rims HR78 x 15 tyres with 6.5" wide rims for station wagons only.
power-assisted steering
servo brake
electrically-controlled windows
electrically-heated rear window
sunshine roof only for 2-dr. models
air-conditioning.
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Dodge Coronet 7th gen Service Guide (1975-1976)
Engine Oil
318 Cu in 4 qt +1 Filter
225 Cu in 4 qt +1 Filter
360 Cu in 4 qt +1 Filter
400 Cu in 4 qt +1 FilterGearbox Oil
3 speed 4.75 qt
Auto 16.5 qtDrive axel Oil 4.5 pts
Cooling system 13 to 16 qts
Valve timing
Seat angle (deg)°318 Cu in 45°
225 Cu in 45°
360 Cu in 45°
400 Cu in 45°Face angle (deg)°
318 Cu in 45°
225 Cu in 45°
360 Cu in 45°
400 Cu in 45°Spring Test Pressure (lbs @ in.)
225 Cu in 143 @ 1.31
318 Cu in 177 @ 1.31
360 Cu in 208 @ 1.31
400 Cu in 200 @ 1.44
Stem to Guide Height Clearance (in.)
Intake
225 Cu in 0010-0030
318 Cu in 0010-0030
360 Cu in 0010-0030
400 Cu in 0011-0038
Exhaust
225 Cu in .0020-0040
318 Cu in .0020-0040
360 Cu in .0020-0040© Motor car History