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| 1971 Dodge Coronet |
1971 Dodge Coronet
Coronet and Charger lines were separated and now Coronet's were only offered as 4 door sedans or station wagons with an increased wheelbase totaling 118 inches. The modestly styled rear end gave a "Coke bottle" appearance with 2 large rectangular taillights located in the rear bumper. Standard features on the base models included color coordinated floor mats, rear ashtray, and a 2-spoke steering wheel. Station wagon models came with heavy duty brakes and 2-way tailgate. New for 1971 was the Brougham and Crestwood series. The Brougham was the top trim line of the Coronet while the Crestwood was the top of the line in Station Wagons. Features on the Brougham included cloth and vinyl interior, split-back seats, center fold down armrests, hound's tooth upholstery, and a Charger instrument cluster. A standard V8 engine rated at 300 hp with 410-ft.-lbs of torque with 8.5 to 1 compression ratio was available on the Brougham and no option of a 6-cylinder.
1971 Dodge Coronet Factory Specifications & Production
| Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price |
Factory Price (V8) |
Shipping Weight (6-cyl) |
Shipping Weight (V8) |
Total Production |
| Coronet Series | |||||||
| WL41 | 41 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,777 | $2,872 | 3,245 lbs | 3,360 lbs | 11,794 |
| WL45 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $3,101 | $3,196 | 3,745 lbs | 3,810 lbs | 5,470 |
| Coronet Custom Series | |||||||
| WM41 | 41 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | $2,951 | $3,046 | 3,250 lbs | 3,365 lbs | 37,817 |
| WM45 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | $3,278 | $3,373 | 3,750 lbs | 3,815 lbs | 5,365 |
| WM46 | 46 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | - | $3,454 | - | 3,890 lbs | 5,717 |
| Coronet Brougham/Crestwood Series | |||||||
| WH41 | 41 | 4 dr Sedan - 6P | - | $3,332 | - | 3,375 lbs | 4,700 |
| WH45 | 45 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 6P | - | $3,601 | - | 3,845 lbs | 2,884 |
| WH46 | 46 | 4 dr Station Wagon - 9P | - | $3,682 | - | 3,900 lbs | 3,981 |
Chassis Specifications
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Track | Rear Track | Tires |
| Coronet | 118 in | 207 in | 78.6 in | 59.7 in | 62 in | E78 x 14 |
| Coronet Station Wagon | 118 in | 214 in | 78.6 in | 59.7 in | 62 in | H78 x 14 |
VIN Decoding
Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood. |
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Available Transmissions
| Transmission | Location |
| TorqueFlite | Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail. |
| 3-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| 4-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| Identification Number | Transmission Type |
| 3535804 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515806 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515841 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515842 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515843 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515844 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515845 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515846 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515847 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515848 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515849 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515850 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515851 | TorqueFlite |
| 3515852 | TorqueFlite |
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
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1971 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
The first Paint Code identifies the roof or accent color. The second Paint Code identifies the body color. (For example, the combination X9-B2 on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in Black and the body is finished in Light Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing, the fender side shield, or the radiator yoke.
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
A4 - Light Gunmetal Metallic |
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K6 - Dark Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 5257LM "Centari" Code - 5257AW Dulux® Code - 5257DH |
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A8 - Dark Gray Metallic |
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L5 - Butterscotch Lucite® Code - 5267L "Centari" Code - 5267A Dulux® Code - 5267D |
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| B2 - Light Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5247L "Centari" Code - 5247A Dulux® Code - 5247D |
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Q5 - Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 5268LH "Centari" Code - 5268A Dulux® Code - 5268D |
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B5 - Bright Blue Metallic |
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T2 - Tan Metallic |
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B7 - Dark Blue Metallic |
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T8 - Dark Tan Metallic |
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C7 - Plum Metallic |
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V2 - Hemi Orange |
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C8 - Indigo Metallic |
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W1 - White Lucite® Code - 4996L "Centari" Code - 4996A Dulux® Code - 4996D |
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E5 - Bright Red |
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W3 - Brite White Lucite® Code - 5265L "Centari" Code - 5265A Dulux® Code - 5265D |
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| E7 - Burgundy Metallic Lucite® Code - 5253LM "Centari" Code - 5253AW Dulux® Code - 5253DH |
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X9 - Black Lucite® Code - 99L "Centari" Code - 99A Dulux® Code - 93-005 |
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| F3 - Medium Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5254L "Centari" Code - 5254A Dulux® Code - 5254D |
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Y3 - Citron Yella Lucite® Code - 5308LH "Centari" Code - 5308AH Dulux® Code - 5308DH |
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| F7 - Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5255L "Centari" Code - 5255A Dulux® Code - 5255D |
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Y4 - Gold Lucite® Code - 5263L "Centari" Code - 5263A Dulux® Code - 5263D |
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| J4 - Moss Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5307LM "Centari" Code - 5307AW Dulux® Code - 5307DH |
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Y8 - Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5309LH "Centari" Code - 5309AM Dulux® Code - 5309DH |
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| J6 - Green Go Lucite® Code - 5127L "Centari" Code - 5127A Dulux® Code - 5127D |
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Y9 - Dark Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5266LH "Centari" Code - 5266AM Dulux® Code - 5266DM |
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- 1971 Dodge Interior Paint Codes
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
| White Lucite® Code - 9845L |
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Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9836LH |
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| Light Gold Lucite® Code - 9847L |
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Light Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9832L |
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| Light Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9837L |
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Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9834L |
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| Medium Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9846LH |
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Bright Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9833L |
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| Medium Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9839L |
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Medium Blue Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 9843L |
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| Medium Russet Lucite® Code - 9840L |
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Black Lucite® Code - 9844 |
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| Trunk Colors (spatter finish) |
Three-Tone Black & Gray = 389-2076 |
