Dodge Monaco
| 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) |
The Dodge Monaco is an automobile that was marketed by the Dodge division of Chrysler Corporation.
It was introduced for the 1965 model year as the flagship of the full-sized Dodge product line, replacing the Custom 880. The Monaco later became 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.
From 1965 through 1977, three generations of the Monaco were produced using 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 twelve-year hiatus, the full-size Monaco was revived for the 1990 model year as the flagship Dodge sedan, replacing the Diplomat. This model was a rebadged version of the Eagle Premier, which was developed by Renault and American Motors Corporation (AMC).
The Dodge Intrepid replaced the Monaco for the 1993 model year.
The cars are named after the Principality of Monaco.