text: Two V8 engines were offered:  Polyspheric (poly or semi-hemi) heads producing  and a  (the "Hemi"). Driven almost out of business in 1953 and 1954, the Chrysler Corporation was revived with a $250 million loan from Prudential and new models designed by Virgil Exner. The Dodge lineup was positioned as the mainstream line in Chrysler's hierarchy, between DeSoto and Plymouth.
  The Coronet (and Suburban station wagon) was the base model. This was the only line to feature the 230 in3 (3.8 L) Getaway I6 as well as the 270 in3 (4.4 L) Red Ram V8. Coronets were available in all body styles except the convertible. Sedans feature "Coronet" badges on the fenders, while the station wagons are called "Suburban". Although the hardtop coupe was officially named "Lancer", it wore only "Coronet" badges. Turn signals were standard on the Royal and Custom Royal models but optional on the base Coronet.
  Power windows were added to the available options. Wheelbase was 120 inches. They were 212.1 inches long. The trim lines available:
  2- or 4-door station wagon — The Coronet wagon used the Suburban name and had the V8 or six
  hardtop coupé — The V8 Coronet Lancer
  2- or 4-door sedan — V8 or Six
  2-door sedan — V8 or Six