1958 Dodge Facts, Figures, and Specifications
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1958 Dodge Custom Royal Hardtop
1958 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible
1. D-500 Dual 4-barrel 361 CID Wedge is New
2. Bodies Largely Unchanged from 1957
3. Dual Headlights are New
4. Special D-500 Gets Electronic Fuel Injection
5. New "Sweep View" Windshield on Hardtops
The Hemi is Gone and Electronic Fuel Injection is Offered
The 1958 Dodge models continued to use the 1957 body shell with only very minor restyling. The new Corporate B Series wedge head V-8 was now the performance engine, replacing the famous “Red Ram” Hemi. Electronic fuel injection was announced for the 361 CID V-8.
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| B Wedgewood Blue | |
| C Sapphire | |
| D Navy | |
| E Mint | |
| F Moss | |
| J Frosted Turquoise | |
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| M Beige | |
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| R Poppy Red | |
| S Copper | |
| T Paris Rose | |
| U Sunshine | |
| X Eggshell | |
| Z Light Gold |
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1958 Dodge Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1958 Dodge
NOTE: All Dodge hardtops and convertibles have the name “Lancer” attached to their model name. A Custom Royal 2-door hardtop is named “Custom Royal Lancer”, while the 4-door sedan is just “Custom Royal”.
The 1958 Dodge models continued to use the 1957 body shell with only very minor restyling. The noticeable change was a completely revised grille and quad headlights. The grille had abbreviated horizontal center bars, which housed the parking lights at their inside edge. The true Dodge Hemi performance engine was retired in favor of the Corporate “B” Series V-8 that at Dodge was set at 361 CID. An electronically fuel-injected version of this 361 CID Wedge V-8 developed 333 horsepower. Between those engines and the base engines was a new 350 CID B Series wedge shared with Plymouth. Base power in the line came from the 230 CID L-head I-6 or the Dodge-based 325 CID V-8, still with Polyspherical heads.
The Great Recession struck the auto industry really hard in 1958, and Dodge was impacted in a large measure. Production was down about 50% of the previous year.
D-500
The D-500 remained as the performance Dodge. It was fitted with the new 361 CID wedge V-8 with three ratings: 305 HP with single 4-narrel carburetor as the standard engine. Two optional engines were available: a 361 with dual 4-barrel carburetors, and an electronic fuel injection unit with 333 HP. Surprisingly, the 305 and 320 HP engines were optional on all Dodge models, whereas the 333 HP EFI unit was excluded from wagons. In real life only the D-500 seemed to be fitted with the EFI engine. All 333 HP engines were recalled due to service and radio interference issues and replaced with dual 4-barrel units. You can learn about the Electronic Fuel Injection (Bendix “Electrojector”) unit HERE.
Model Lines
The line was now broken down into Coronet, Coronet Custom, Royal, and Custom Royal, with Suburban, Sierra, and Custom Sierra wagons. The D-500 sat alone as a performance package.
Historical
On a model year basis, 96.4 percent of all Dodges had automatic transmission, 62.5 percent had power steering, 34 percent had power brakes, 2.5 percent had power windows, 44.7 percent had radios, 23.4 percent had tinted glass, 4.4 percent had air conditioning, and 7.2 percent had dual exhaust. The Regal Lancer was a limited edition two-door hardtop with special paint. It came in bronze finish only, combined with either black or white inserts. Approximately 12 Dodge D-500 equipped models were built with the new Bendix “Electrojector” electronic fuel injection system.
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- New 361 CID “B” Series Wedge is the Performance V-8
- Dual Headlights are New
- Electronic Fuel Injection is Offered
For all corporate models except Chrysler and Imperial, the existing Hemi and Poly V-8 were to be abandoned, replaced with the new “B” Series wedge head engines. Dodge would receive the 350 CID version for non-performance use, and the 361 CID would be offered in 305, 320, and 333 HP versions.
While the front fascia of the 1958 Dodge was slightly changed in 1958, the big news was that the headlights would now be dual units, with the inner light a hi-beam, replacing the parking lamp.
The Bendix “Electrojector” electronic fuel injection system was offered in 1958. Essentially what was later called computer controlled “speed density”, it was way ahead of its time but teething and service problems caused it to be recalled. Learn about the Electronic Fuel Injection unit HERE.
1958 Dodge Facts – Models Offered
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Coronet/Coronet Custom – The Coronet was called “Standard” when I-6 equipped, and “Custom” when V-8 equipped. The Coronet was the base trim level for 1958 and included chrome windshield and rear window moldings, chrome trim around the grille opening and headlights, a single chrome strip along the body side and the base of the rear fender fins, and “Coronet”, in script, was placed along the back of the side chrome strip. “Dodge”, in block letters, was spaced along the front edge of the hood.
Coronet models were: 4-door Sedan, 2-door Sedan, 4-door Lancer Hardtop, 2-door Lancer Hardtop, and Convertible.
Royal – The Royal was the intermediate trim level and included all the Coronet features. The chrome trim at the base of the rear fender fin flared out to a pointed “dip”, before angling up to the top of the fin. It also featured twin chrome hood ornaments as another distinction.
Royal models were: 4-door Sedan, 4-door Lancer Hardtop, 2-door Lancer Hardtop. No convertible was offered. All were 325 CID V-8 powered.
Custom Royal – The Custom Royal was the top trim level Dodge and included all the Royal features, plus “knight’ s head” emblems on the front fenders, a gold Dodge nameplate on the hood and trunk, and chrome rain gutter moldings.
Custom Royal models were: 4-door Sedan, 4-door Lancer Hardtop, 2-door Lancer Hardtop and Convertible.
D-500 – The the D-500 Performance Package was available on all V-8 equipped models, in three HP versions, 305, 320, and 333. Exact production records for the 1958 Dodge D-500 are not known, though it is generally agreed that about 500 were produced.
Station Wagons – Station wagons continued to be in their own series. As in 1957, the two-door Suburban was the base trim level and com pared to the Coronet Series of conventional cars. The Sierra was the intermediate trim level and compared to the Royal model of conventional cars. The Custom Sierra was the top trim level and compared to the Custom Royal Series of conventional cars.
Wagons were: 2-door Suburban 6-passenger, 4-door Sierra 6-passenger, 4-door Sierra 9-passenger, 4-door Custom Sierra 6-passenger, and 4-door Custom Sierra 9-passenger.
1958 Dodge Facts – Engines
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- 138 HP 230 CID I-6
- 252 HP 325 CID V-8
- 265 HP 325 CID V-8
- 295 HP 350 CID V-8
- 305 HP 361 CID D-500 V-8
- 320 HP 361 CID D-500 V-8
- 333 HP 361 CID EFI D-500 V-8
230 CID 2-Barrel I-6 – All Transmissions. L-Head. Cast iron block. Four main bearings.
Displacement: 230 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.25 x 4.63 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.0:1.
Horsepower: 138 @ 4000 RPM.
Torque: 208 @ 1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Mechanical.
Camshaft Timing: 236°, Exhaust: 236°, Overlap: 18°. Valve Lift: Intake 0.365″, Exhaust 0.365″.
Carburetor: Stromberg 2-barrel (manual transmission) WW3-159; (automatic transmission) WW3-160.
NOTE: Only available on Coronet models, not available on wagons.
325 CID 2-Barrel V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves, polyspheric head. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 325 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.69 x 3.80 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 252 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 345 @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 248°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.389″, (Exhaust) 0.389″.
Carburetor: Stromberg 2-barrel (manual transmission) WW3-163; (automatic transmission) WW3-164.
NOTE: Not available on Custom Royal models.
325 CID 4-Barrel Power Pack V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves, polyspheric head. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 325 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.69 x 3.80 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 265 @ 4400 RPM.
Torque: 355 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 248°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 26°. Valve Lift: (Intake) 0.389″, (Exhaust) 0.389″.
Carburetor: Carter 4-barrel WCFB-2660S.
NOTE: Not available on Custom Royal models.
350 CID V-8. Overhead valves hemispherical head. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.06 x 3.38 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 295 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 385 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 30°, Lift: (Intake) 0.390″, (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: Carter AFB 4-barrel (manual transmission) 2773S; (automatic transmission) 2642S.
NOTE: Available on Custom Royal models and all wagons.
361 CID 4-Barrel D-500 V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves, wedge head. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 361 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.12 x 3.38 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 305 @ 4600 RPM.
Torque: 400 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 252°, Exhaust 252°, Overlap: 30°. Lift: (Intake) 0.390″, (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: One Carter AFB 4-barrel (manual transmission) 2773S; (Automatic transmission) 2642S.
NOTE: D-500 Performance Package.
361 CID Dual 4-Barrel D-500 V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves, wedge head. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 361 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.12 x 3.38 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 320 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 400 @ 2800 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 260°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 42°. Lift: (Intake) 0.390″, (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Carburetor: Two Carter AFB 4-barrel (front) 2652S; (rear) 2653S.
NOTE: D-500 Performance Package.
361 CID Electronic Fuel Injection D-500 V-8 – All Transmissions. Overhead valves, wedge head. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 361 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 4.12 x 3.38 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.0:1.
Horsepower: 333 @ 4800 RPM.
Torque: 400 @ 3600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft timing: Intake 260°, Exhaust 260°, Overlap: 42°. Lift: (Intake) 0.390″, (Exhaust) 0.390″.
Fuel Injection: Bendix Electrojector with dual throttle bodies. Speed density and computer controlled fuel metering and management.
NOTE: D-500 Performance Package.
1958 Dodge Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: 122.0 inches.
- Overall length: 213.8 inches; Wagons: 216.2 inches.
- Overall width: 78.3 inches.
- Overall height: Coronet – 56.6 inches, Royal & Custom Royal V-8 – 56.8 inches, Wagons: 57.1 inches.
- Front tread: Coronet – 61.4 inches; Coronet I-6 Convertible – 60.9 inches; Others – 60.9 inches.
- Rear tread: Coronet I-6 – 60.1 inches; Coronet V-8 60.2 inches; Coronet I-6 Convertible & Others – 59.8 inches.
- Tires: Coronet 7.50 x 14; Royal, Custom Royal & Wagons: 8.00 x 14.
- Optional tires: Coronet: 8.00 x 14; Royal, Custom Royal & Wagons: 8.50 x 14.
1958 Dodge Facts – Powertrains
- Two Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 1.72:1, 2nd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 2.39:1.
- Three Speed Automatic Transmission Ratios
- All: 1st – 2.45:1, 2nd – 1:45:1, 3rd -1.00:1zReverse – 2.20:1.
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.50:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1.00:1, Reverse – 3.20:1.
- V-8: 1st – 2.31:1, 2nd – 1:55:1, 3rd -1.00:1, Reverse – 2.96:1.
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6: 3-Speed SMT – 3.73:1, Optional – 4.10:1.
- I-6: 2-Speed AMT – 3.54:1, Optional – 3.90:1.
- 325 CID V-8 3-Speed SMT – 3.31:1, Optional – 3.73:1.
- 325 CID V-8 2-Speed AMT – 3.15:1, Optional – 3.54:1.
- 325 V-8 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1, Optional – 3.31:1.
- 350 CID V-8 Wagons 3-Speed SMT – 3.31:1, Optional – 3.73:1.
- 350 CID V-8 Wagons 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1, Optional – 3.31:1.
- 350 CID V-8 3-Speed SMT – 3.15:1, Optional – 3.54:1.
- 350 CID V-8 3-Speed AMT – 2.93:1, Optional – 3.31:1.
- 361 CID V-8 Police and D-500 3-Speed AMT – 3.31:1
- 361 CID V-8 D-500 3-Speed SMT – 3.15:1, Optional – 3.54:1.
- Dealer Installed Optional – 2.92:1, 3.18:1, 3.36:1, 3.54:1, 3.73:1, 3.91:1, 4.10:1, 4.30:1, 4.56:1, 4.89:1, 5.12:1, 5.38:1, 5.83, 6.17:1.
- Sure-Grip available on all V-8 axles.
1958 Dodge Facts – Powertrain Options
- Transmissions
- Three-speed manual transmission was standard on all I-6 models.
- Heavy Duty 3-speed manual transmission standard on V-8s.
- Two-speed Powerflite automatic transmission was optional on I-6 and 325 CID V-8 engines only.
- Three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission was optional on all V-8 engines.
- Engines
- I-6 was standard on all Coronet I-6 models.
- 325 CID V-8 was standard on all Coronet V-8, Suburban & Sierra models (not Custom Sierra).
- 325 CID Power Pack V-8 was optional on all Coronet V-8, Suburban & Sierra models (not Custom Sierra).
- 350 CID 295 HP V-8 was standard on all Custom Royal & Optional all Wagons.
- 361 CID 305 HP V-8 was standard when D-500 selected – available on Coronet, Royal, Custom Royal and Sierra Station Wagons.
- 361 CID 320 HP V-8 was optional when D-500 selected – available on Coronet, Royal, Custom Royal and Sierra Station Wagons.
- 361 CID 333 HP V-8 was optional when D-500 selected – available on Coronet, Royal, Custom Royal and Sierra Station Wagons.
- Rear Axles
- Axle Ratios Available – 2.92:1, 3.18:1, 3.36:1, 3.54:1, 3.73:1, 3.91:1, 4.10:1, 4.30:1, 4.56:1, 4.89:1, 5.12:1, 5.38:1, 5.83, 6.17:1 – most required Dealer installation.
1958 Dodge Facts – Significant Options
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- Airtemp air conditioning.
- Electric clock.
- Heater.
- Highway Hi-Fi automatic record player.
- Mopar radio.
- Power brakes.
- Power seats.
- Power steering
- Power windows.
- Turn signals.
- White sidewall tires.
- Windshield washers.
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The 1958 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2-Door Hardtop was the most upscale 2-door hardtop in the line. Some sources say that 7,073 were produced.
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The 1958 Dodge Custom Royal 4-Door Sedan was the highest level 4-door sedan in the line i 1958. Some sources indicate that 7,656 were built.
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1958 Dodge Royal Lancer 4-Door Hardtop
The 1958 Dodge Royal Lancer 4-Door Hardtop was the mid-level offering of this model. Some sources say that 3,332 were made.
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1958 Dodge Coronet Lancer Convertible
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1958 Dodge Coronet Lancer 2-Door Hardtop
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