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Dodge Coronet R/T and Super Bee
1965 Dodge Coronet 500 hardtop in red with an added hood scoop
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Measure Value Applies to
Wheelbase relative to other 1965 Dodge intermediates
-2 in
Hemi-Charger lightweight, as described by Langworth
Wheelbase
117 in
Coronet passenger cars (wagons 116)
Overall length
204.2 in
Coronet except wagons
Shipping weight, Coronet 500 hardtop
3,255 lb
AWP-23
Shipping weight, Coronet 500 convertible
3,340 lb
AWP-27
Measure Value Applies to
Curb weight, Coronet 500 2-door hardtop V-8 (273)
3,425 lb
Coronet 500 hardtop, standard V-8
Curb weight, Coronet 500 convertible V-8 (273)
3,500 lb
Coronet 500 convertible, standard V-8
Curb-weight addition, 426 Hemi engine
366 lb
Coronet V-8 models versus the base V-8 (not available on wagons)
Standard tyres with the 426 Hemi
7.75 x 14 Blue Streak
Coronet with Hemi (as Over-Drive lists)
Wheelbase
117 in
all Coronet
Overall length
203 in
Coronet sedans, hardtops, convertibles
Measure Value Applies to
Curb weight, R/T 2-door hardtop (440, automatic)
3,685 lb
Coronet R/T hardtop
Shipping weight, R/T 2-door hardtop
3,545 lb
Coronet R/T hardtop
Curb weight (estimated), R/T convertible
3,760 lb
Coronet R/T convertible
Overall length / width
203.0 / 75.3 in
Coronet R/T (styles 23 and 27)
Overall height
54.0 (hardtop) / 54.1 (convertible) in
Coronet R/T
Standard tyres
7.75 x 14 Red Streak nylon
Coronet R/T
Curb-weight addition, 4-speed manual with 440
82 lb
Coronet R/T
Measure Value Applies to
Curb weight, R/T 2-door hardtop (440, automatic)
3,610 lb
Coronet R/T hardtop
Shipping weight, R/T 2-door hardtop
3,455 lb
Coronet R/T hardtop
Curb weight, R/T convertible
3,735 lb
Coronet R/T convertible
Shipping weight, R/T convertible
3,580 lb
Coronet R/T convertible
Curb-weight addition, 426 Hemi versus 440 with automatic
154 lb
Coronet R/T
Overall length / width / height
206.6 / 76.7 / 52.9 in
Coronet R/T hardtop WS23 (convertible WS27 height 54.0)
Shipping weight, Super Bee coupe (Over-Drive table)
3,330 lb
Super Bee WM-21
Measure Value Applies to
Shipping weight, Super Bee hardtop WM23
3,470 lb
Super Bee hardtop
Shipping weight, Coronet R/T hardtop WS23
3,601 lb
Coronet R/T hardtop
Shipping weight, Super Bee coupe WM-21
3,440 lb
Super Bee coupe
Shipping weight, Coronet R/T convertible WS-27
3,721 lb
Coronet R/T convertible
Standard tyres
F70 x 14 Red Line wide-oval
Super Bee
Standard tyres, Coronet R/T and Super Bee
F70 x 14 wide-tread on 5.5 JK wheels
Coronet R/T and Super Bee
Standard tyres, Hemi V8 cars
F70 x 15 wide-tread on 6.0 JJ wheels
426 Hemi cars
Rallye Suspension (standard, R/T and Super Bee)
HD torsion bars, Firm Ride shocks, sway bar, XHD rear springs
Coronet R/T and Super Bee
Battery, 440 Magnum and Hemi
70 amp-hr
440 Magnum and Hemi cars
Wheelbase / overall length / width
117 / 206.6 / 76.7 in
1969 Coronet 4-door sedan (other bodies may vary)
Measure Value Applies to
Curb weight, Super Bee 2-door sedan (coupe), with automatic
3,665 lb
Super Bee WM21
Curb weight, Super Bee 2-door hardtop, with automatic
3,700 lb
Super Bee WM23
Curb weight, Coronet R/T 2-door hardtop, with automatic
3,710 lb
Coronet R/T WS23
Curb weight, Coronet R/T convertible, with automatic
3,855 lb
Coronet R/T WS27
Curb-weight addition, 4-speed manual
37 (Super Bee) / 103 (R/T) lb
versus automatic
Shipping weight, Super Bee coupe / hardtop (Over-Drive table)
3,425 / 3,390 lb
WM-21 / WM-23
Shipping weight, Coronet R/T hardtop / convertible (Over-Drive table)
3,573 / 3,638 lb
WS-23 / WS-27
Each year's heading links to that model year's full fact sheet. Specification labels are carried as recorded and not normalized across years, so the same measure may be worded differently from one year to the next.
Evidence desk
Sources
The Complete Book of Collectible Cars (Richard M. Langworth, Consumer Guide)
, Coronet Hemi-Charger 1965 entry, HISTORY
1965 Dodge Mid-Size Car Fact Sheet (with linked '1965 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, Chassis Features
1965 Dodge Mid-Size Car Fact Sheet (with linked '1965 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, linked production table, AWP-23 row
1965 Dodge Mid-Size Car Fact Sheet (with linked '1965 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, linked production table, AWP-27 row
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1966 Dodge Coronet (incl. Charger BW2-P-29), issued 7-28-65, revised 11-26-65
, p. 24a Weights, Coronet 500 hardtop row
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1966 Dodge Coronet (incl. Charger BW2-P-29), issued 7-28-65, revised 11-26-65
, p. 24a Weights, Coronet 500 convertible row
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1966 Dodge Coronet (incl. Charger BW2-P-29), issued 7-28-65, revised 11-26-65
, p. 24a differential weights ('426-cu in. Hemi Head Engine' +309 front / +57 rear / +366)
1966 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet (with linked '1966 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, Chassis Features, tyres line
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1966 Dodge Coronet (incl. Charger BW2-P-29), issued 7-28-65, revised 11-26-65
, p. 1 General Specifications
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1967 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 6-24-66, revised 1-4-67
, p. 24A Weights, R/T 2-door hardtop row (1,970 / 1,715); note: R/T includes 440 with automatic
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1967 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 6-24-66, revised 1-4-67
, p. 24A Weights, R/T 2-door hardtop row
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1967 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 6-24-66, revised 1-4-67
, p. 24A Weights, R/T convertible row (estimated)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1967 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 6-24-66, revised 1-4-67
, p. 1 General Specifications, R/T columns
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1967 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 6-24-66, revised 1-4-67
, p. 1 General Specifications, R/T columns, note (b)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1967 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 6-24-66, revised 1-4-67
, p. 24A differential weights
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1968 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 5-26-67, revised 2-15-68 / 3-4-68
, p. 24A Weights, R/T 2-door hardtop row (1,990 / 1,620); weights include standard automatic
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1968 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 5-26-67, revised 2-15-68 / 3-4-68
, p. 24A Weights, R/T 2-door hardtop row
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1968 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 5-26-67, revised 2-15-68 / 3-4-68
, p. 24A Weights, R/T convertible row
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1968 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 5-26-67, revised 2-15-68 / 3-4-68
, p. 24A differential weights ('426 CID 2, 4-V ... R/T' +154)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1968 Dodge Coronet and Charger, issued 5-26-67, revised 2-15-68 / 3-4-68
, p. 1A Car and body dimensions, 440 columns
1968 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet (with linked '1968 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, linked production table, WM-21 row
American Cars, 1966-1972: Every Model, Year by Year (J. Kelly Flory Jr.)
, 1969 Dodge, WM23 row
American Cars, 1966-1972: Every Model, Year by Year (J. Kelly Flory Jr.)
, 1969 Dodge, WS23 row
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet (with linked '1969 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, linked production table, WM-21 row
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet (with linked '1969 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, linked production table, WS-27 row
1969 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet (with linked '1969 Dodge Mid-Size Car Production Figures' table)
, Models Offered, Super Bee
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1970 Dodge Coronet and Charger (incl. Charger R/T and Super Bee), issued 8-22-69, revised 2-24-70
, p. 24A Weights, Super Bee 2 Door Sedan (2,060 / 1,605)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1970 Dodge Coronet and Charger (incl. Charger R/T and Super Bee), issued 8-22-69, revised 2-24-70
, p. 24A Weights, Super Bee 2 Door Hardtop (2,070 / 1,630)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1970 Dodge Coronet and Charger (incl. Charger R/T and Super Bee), issued 8-22-69, revised 2-24-70
, p. 24A Weights, Coronet R/T 2 Door Hardtop (2,090 / 1,620)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1970 Dodge Coronet and Charger (incl. Charger R/T and Super Bee), issued 8-22-69, revised 2-24-70
, p. 24A Weights, Coronet R/T Convertible (2,140 / 1,715)
AMA Specifications - Passenger Car: 1970 Dodge Coronet and Charger (incl. Charger R/T and Super Bee), issued 8-22-69, revised 2-24-70
, p. 24A differential weights
1970 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet
, linked production table, Super Bee rows
1970 Dodge Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet
, linked production table, Coronet R/T rows
