Dodge Monaco
The Dodge Monaco is an automobile that was marketed by the Dodge division of Chrysler Corporation. Introduced as the flagship of the Dodge product line, the Monaco was introduced for the 1965 model year to replace the Custom 880, then later joined as a sub-model of the Dodge Polara. During its production, the Monaco was offered in several body configurations, including two-door and four-door hardtop sedans, four-door sedans, two-door convertibles, and station wagons.
| Dodge Monaco | |
|---|---|
1968 Dodge Monaco four-door hardtop | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
| Model years | 1965–1977 (full-size) 1977–1978 (intermediate) 1990–1992 (full-size) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | Dodge Polara |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Full-size: Dodge 880 (1965) Intermediate: Dodge Coronet (1976) 5th-Gen: Dodge Diplomat (1982-1989) |
| Successor | Full-size: Dodge St. Regis (1979-1981) 5th-Gen: Dodge Intrepid (1993) |
From 1965 to 1977, three generations of the Monaco were produced with the full-size Chrysler C platform. For 1977 and 1978, Dodge shifted the Monaco to the intermediate Chrysler B platform, effectively downsizing the model line. For 1979, the model line was redesigned and renamed the Dodge St. Regis.
After a 12-year hiatus, the full-size Monaco was revived for the 1990 model year as the flagship Dodge sedan, replacing the Diplomat. A rebadged version of the Eagle Premier that was developed by American Motors Corporation (AMC). The Monaco was replaced by the Dodge Intrepid for the 1993 model year.
It is named after the Principality of Monaco.