1955 DODGE
Model Designations:
Dodge Coronet, Series D55, 6 Cylinder
Dodge Coronet, Series D55-1 & D56, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Royal, Series D55-2, 8 Cylinder
Dodge Custom Royal, Series D55-3, 8 Cylinder
Coronet, Series, D55, 6 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,068; Shipping Weight: 3,295 Pounds;
Production Total: 46,074*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 1,988; Shipping Weight: 3,235 Pounds;
Production Total: 24,104*
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,324; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,115*
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,438; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,952*-**
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 8 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,540; Shipping Weight: 3,595 Pounds;
Production Total: **
* Includes 8 Cylinder (D-556 Production
** 6 & 8 Passenger Station Wagon Production is Combined.
Coronet, Series, D56, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,171; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds;
Production Total: 46,074*
2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,091; Shipping Weight: 3,360 Pounds;
Production Total: 24,104*
2 Door Suburban, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,427; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds;
Production Total: 8,115*
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,541; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,952*-**
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 8 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,643; Shipping Weight: 3,695 Pounds;
Production Total: **
* Includes 6 Cylinder (D-55) Production
** 6 & 8 Passenger Station Wagon Production is Combined.
Coronet, Series, D55-1, 8 Cylinder:
2 Door Lancer Hardtop, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,256; Shipping Weight: 3,375 Pounds;
Production Total: 26,727
Royal Series, D55-2, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,285; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds;
Production Total: 45,323
2 Door Lancer Hardtop, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,370; Shipping Weight: 3,425 Pounds;
Production Total: 25,831
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,634; Shipping Weight: 3,655 Pounds;
Production Total: 5,506**
4 Door Sierra Station Wagon, 8 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,736; Shipping Weight: 3,730 Pounds;
Production Total: **
** 6 & 8 Passenger Station Wagon Production is Combined.
Custom Royal, Series, D55-3, 8 Cylinder:
4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $2,448; Shipping Weight: 3,485 Pounds;
Production Total: 55,503
2 Door Lancer Hardtop, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,518; Shipping Weight: 3,480 Pounds;
Production Total: 30,499
2 Door Lancer Convertible, 6 Passenger,
Base Price: $ 2,723; Shipping Weight: 3,610 Pounds;
Production Total: 3,302
1955 DODGE
General Specifications:
6 Cylinder Engine:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"
Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.40:1
Taxable Horsepower: 25.35
Horsepower: 123 @ 3,600 RPM
Torque: 194 Ft Lbs @ 1,600 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 175 HP:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-5/8" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 270 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 42.05
Horsepower: 175 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 240 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 183 HP:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-5/8" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 270 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 37.81
Horsepower: 183 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: 245 Ft Lbs @ 2,400 RPM
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
8 Cylinder Engine, 193 HP, 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-5/8" X 3-1/4"
Engine Displacement: 270 Cu. In.
Compression Ratio: 7.60:1
Taxable Horsepower: 37.81
Horsepower: 193 @ 4,400 RPM
Torque: Not Available
Normal Oil Pressure: 45 PSI
1955 DODGE
Tune Up Specifications, 6 Cylinder;
Engine Type: Inline 6 Cylinder, L-Head
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-140
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .020
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 2 Degrees BTDC, on Vibration Damper
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 Minimum
Tune Up Specifications, 8 Cylinder;
Engine Type: Overhead Valve V-8
Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite 4S-165
Spark Plug: Gap .035;
Point Gap: .017
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC, on Pulley
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 475 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM
Cylinder Head Torque: 85 Ft Lbs
Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 125 Minimum
Valve Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Operating Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .010; Exhaust .010
Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 12 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 6 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002
Exhaust .004
Valve Specifications, Red Ram 8 Cylinder:
Operating Clearance: Zero
Clearance for Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure: 53 Lbs @ 1-11/16 inches
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002
Exhaust .002
Valve Specifications, Super Red Ram 8 Cylinder:
Operating Clearance: Zero
Clearance for Timing: Zero
Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees
Valve Timing: Intake Opens 14 Degrees Before Top Dead Center
Exhaust Closes 12 degrees After Top Dead Center
Valve Spring Pressure:
Inner Spring: 40 Lbs @ 1-11/16 inches
Outer Spring: 100 Lbs @ 1-5/16"
Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002
Exhaust .002
Piston & Ring Data, 6 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .001"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 6 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance in Groove:
Compression:
Top Ring: .0025"-.004"
Second Ring: .002'-.0035"
Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"
Piston & Ring Data, 8 Cylinder:
Piston Removal: From Above
Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:
Shim Thickness: .0015"
Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 10
Ring End Gap (Minimum):
Compression Ring: .007
Oil Ring: .007
Clearance in Groove:
Compression: .001-.0025
Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025
Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"
Engine Bearing Data, 6 Cylinder:
Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.500"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.
Engine Bearing Data, 8 Cylinder:
Rod Journal Diameter: 1.9365-1.9375 Inches
Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches
Rod End Play: .006-.014 inches
Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.
Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.3745"-2.3755"
Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch
Crankshaft End Play: .002-.007 Inch
Main Bolt Tension: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.
Capacities:
6 Cylinder Models:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 13 Quarts
With Heater: 14 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
8 Cylinder Models:
Cooling System:
Without Heater: 19 Quarts
With Heater: 20 Quarts
Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints
With Overdrive: 3-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints
* Add 1 Quart for Oil Filter
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AT-4001-B
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 39 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .020"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 525 RPM
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 1,350 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-7/8" Vacuum
Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum
Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Distributor #1AZ-4003G
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 17 Degrees @ 1,650 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 4 Degrees @ 8-1/2" Vacuum
Distributor #1AZ-4003F
Rotation: Clockwise
Cam Angle: 26-28 Degrees
Breaker Point Opening: .017"
Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds
Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces
Centrifugal Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 425 RPM
Full Advance: 13 Degrees @ 1,625 RPM
Vacuum Advance Data:
Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 6" Vacuum
Full Advance: 7 Degrees @ 11" Vacuum
Starting Motor Specifications:
Part #MCH-6205 & MCH-6206
Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces
No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM
Lock Test: 325 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque
Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications:
Generator #GGW-6001 & GGW-6012
Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM
Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces
Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.4 to 1.5 Amperes
Regulator #VBE-6001A
Cutout Relay:
Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts
Reverse Current to Open Points: 4.1 to 4.8 Amperes
Armature Air Gap: .031"
Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts
Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes
Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"
Carter Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2253S
Float Level:
Primary Float: 1/8"
Secondary Float: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 5/8"
Secondary Float: 11/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Fast Idle Adjustment: .012"
Unloader Adjustment: 11/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Carburetor Model: WCFB
Carburetor # 2181S
Float Level:
Primary Float: 1/8"
Secondary Float: 3/16"
Float Drop:
Primary Float: 5/8"
Secondary Float: 11/16"
Idle Screw Setting, Turns to Open: 1/2 to 1-1/2
Fast Idle Adjustment: .012"
Unloader Adjustment: 3/16"
Automatic Choke Setting: Index
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications, 6 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WW
Float Level: 3/16"
No further information is available.
Stromberg Carburetor Specifications, 8 Cylinder:
Carburetor Model: WW
Float Level: 3/16"
No further information is available.
Beginning Engine Numbers:
Model D55-1: D551-1001
Model D55-2: D551-1001
Model D55-3: D551-1001
Model D56: D56-1001
Beginning Serial Numbers:
Model D55: 34740001 Detroit, Michigan
42518001 Los Angeles, California
Model D56: 32192001 Detroit, Michigan
48016001 Los Angeles, California
Brake Specifications, 6 Cylinder Models:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: Front 20-1/2"; Rear: 18-1/2"
Width: 2"
Thickness: .200"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Brake Specifications, 8 Cylinder Models:
Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:
Length: Front 23"; Rear: 20.3"
Width: 2"
Thickness: .200"
Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 1-1/8"
Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"
Wheel Alignment Specifications, All Models:
Caster: -1 Degree
Camber: +1/4 Degree
Toe In; 0 - 1/16 inches
Toe Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees
Kingpin Angle: 5-1/2 Degrees @ 0 Degrees Camber
Popular Options
Radio, Heater, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seat, Electric Clock, Windshield Washers, Backup Lights, Tinted Glass, Powerflite Automatic Transmission, Overdrive, White Sidewalll Tires, Power Pack Engine.
Promotional Model Cars Produced:
Plastic: Royal Lancer 2 Door Hardtop
1955 Dodge Colors & Codes
501 Jewell Black
505 Halo Blue
506 Parisian Blue
507 Admiral Blue Poly
515 Chiffon Green
516 Berkshire Green
517 Satin Green Poly
530 Cashmere Gray
550 Heather Rose
551 Cameo Red
552 Regal Burgundy Poly
555 Sapphire White
556 Fantasy Yellow
1955 Dodge Historical Data
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The 1955 Dodges were introduced on November 17, 1954.
Total 1955 Dodge Production was 273,286.
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