Highway Patrol

The 1970 Dodge Coronet Police Fleet was a popular choice among law enforcement agencies due to its power, durability, and aggressive styling. It was part of the sixth-generation Coronet lineup and was commonly used by police departments across the U.S. in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Key Features of the 1970 Dodge Coronet Police Package:

Engines (varied by department budgets and needs):

• 318 CID (5.2L) V8 (Base engine)

• 383 CID (6.3L) V8 (Highway Patrol models)

• 440 CID (7.2L) V8 Magnum (Pursuit models)

• 426 CID (7.0L) HEMI V8 (Rare, special order)

Transmission:

• A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic (standard for most police cars)

Body Style:

• 4-door sedan (most common for fleet use)

• 2-door hardtop (rare, mainly for special pursuit units)

Performance & Equipment:

• Heavy-duty suspension for high-speed pursuits

• Upgraded cooling system to handle long idling periods

• High-performance brakes for durability and stopping power

• 140 mph certified speedometer

• Spotlights, radio and sirens (department-installed)

The 1970 Coronet’s distinctive “bumblebee wings” front-end styling made it stand out from other police cars of the era. The Dodge Coronet shared many components with the Plymouth Fury and Dodge Polara, which were also popular police vehicles.

Dodge dominated the police fleet market until the energy crisis of the 1970s.