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== [[Background:]] == | == [[Background:]] == | ||
In 1977, [[Dodge]] revived the Diplomat name from the 50s as a compact/intermediate to go up against the Ford Granada and Mercury Monarch. The Diplomat's platform was the [[M Body]], which was a modified version of the newly released [F Body]] used by the [[Volare]] and [[Aspen]]. Chrysler that same year introduced the LeBaron as Diplomat's sophisticated sister. The Diplomat survived in Coupe form through 1981, and the sedan lasted through the 1989 model. | In 1977, [[Dodge]] revived the Diplomat name from the 50s as a compact/intermediate to go up against the Ford Granada and Mercury Monarch. The Diplomat's platform was the [[M Body]], which was a modified version of the newly released [F Body]] used by the [[Volare]] and [[Aspen]]. Chrysler that same year introduced the LeBaron as Diplomat's sophisticated sister. The Diplomat survived in Coupe form through 1981, and the sedan lasted through the 1989 model. | ||
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== [[History:]] == | == [[History:]] == | ||
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=== [[Model Predecessor]] === | === [[Model Predecessor]] === | ||
| − | [[Coronet]] would be phased out | + | [[Monaco]], which had replaced [[Coronet]] for 1977, would be phased out at the end of 1978 as the family 2-door and 4-door models. |
=== [[Model Successor]] === | === [[Model Successor]] === | ||
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=== [[Export Versions]] === | === [[Export Versions]] === | ||
| − | *In Canada this car would also be available as the Plymouth [[Caravelle]] | + | * In Canada this car would also be available as the Plymouth [[Caravelle]] |
| − | *In Mexico this car would be the [[Dart]] | + | * In Mexico this car would be the [[Dart]] |
* In Columbia this car would be the [[Coronet]] | * In Columbia this car would be the [[Coronet]] | ||
=== [[Related Models]] === | === [[Related Models]] === | ||
| − | *Chrysler [[LeBaron]] 1977- | + | * Chrysler [[LeBaron]] 1977-81. There was styling change for 1980. |
| − | *Plymouth [[Grand Fury]] 1982-1989 was Plymouth's version of the 4-Dr Diplomat in the U.S. | + | * Plymouth [[Grand Fury]] 1982-1989 was Plymouth's version of the 4-Dr Diplomat in the U.S. |
| − | *Chrysler [[5th Ave]] 1982-1989 was Chrysler's Upscale 4-Dr on the M Body | + | * Chrysler [[5th Ave]] 1982-1989 was Chrysler's Upscale 4-Dr on the M Body |
| − | *Plymouth [[Caravelle]] was sold only in Canada | + | * Plymouth [[Caravelle]] was sold only in Canada, 1978-89, and was Plymouth's version of the Diplomat in Canada, succeeding the [[Fury]]. There was a styling change for 1980. |
=== [[Competition]] === | === [[Competition]] === | ||
* Chevrolet Chevelle | * Chevrolet Chevelle | ||
| − | *Ford Granada | + | * Ford Granada |
| − | *Mercury Monarch | + | * Mercury Monarch |
| − | *Pontiac Grand Prix | + | * Pontiac Grand Prix |
| − | *Oldsmobile Cutlass | + | * Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| − | *Buick Regal | + | * Buick Regal |
| − | *[[AMC]] [[Matador]] | + | * [[AMC]][[Matador]] |
=== [[Body Styles]] === | === [[Body Styles]] === | ||
| − | *2-Door Coupe | + | * 2-Door Coupe |
| − | *4-Door Sedan | + | * 4-Door Sedan |
| − | *4-Door Wagon | + | * 4-Door Wagon |
=== 1977 - 1979 Diplomat === | === 1977 - 1979 Diplomat === | ||
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== [[Technical:]] == | == [[Technical:]] == | ||
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* 225 CI Slant Six (1 or 2 bbl) | * 225 CI Slant Six (1 or 2 bbl) | ||
* 318 2bbl V-8 | * 318 2bbl V-8 | ||
| − | * 318 4bbl V-8 (added in '78) | + | * 318 4bbl V-8 (added in '78, last year '86) |
* 360 2bbl V-8 | * 360 2bbl V-8 | ||
* 360 4bbl V-8 | * 360 4bbl V-8 | ||
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=== [[Transmissions]] === | === [[Transmissions]] === | ||
| − | *3-speed A727 automatic (In some of the 360ci Diplomats) | + | * 3-speed A727 automatic (In some of the 360ci Diplomats) |
| − | *3-speed A904 automatic | + | * 3-speed A904 automatic |
| − | *3-speed A999 automatic | + | * 3-speed A998 automatic |
| − | *4-speed A833 manual (very rare option) | + | * 3-speed A999 automatic |
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== [[Specifications:]] == | == [[Specifications:]] == | ||
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=== [[Length]], [[width]], [[height]], [[wheelbase]] === | === [[Length]], [[width]], [[height]], [[wheelbase]] === | ||
| − | *Length 204.6 in | + | * Length 204.6 in |
| − | *Width 72.4 in | + | * Width 72.4 in |
| − | *Height 55.1 in | + | * Height 55.1 in |
| − | *Wheelbase 112.6 in | + | * Wheelbase 112.6 in |
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== [[Production Numbers:]] == | == [[Production Numbers:]] == | ||
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== References: == | == References: == | ||
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| − | *[[Collectible Automobile]] February 2003 pg.85-87 Feature the 1977-1979 as that month's "Cheap Wheels" pick | + | * [[Collectible Automobile]] February 2003 pg.85-87 Feature the 1977-1979 as that month's "Cheap Wheels" pick |
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Diplomat Wikipedia article on the Diplomat] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Diplomat Wikipedia article on the Diplomat] | ||
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[[Category:Models|Diplomat]] | [[Category:Models|Diplomat]] | ||
[[Category:Dodge|Diplomat]] | [[Category:Dodge|Diplomat]] | ||
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Contents
Background:
In 1977, Dodge revived the Diplomat name from the 50s as a compact/intermediate to go up against the Ford Granada and Mercury Monarch. The Diplomat's platform was the M Body, which was a modified version of the newly released [F Body]] used by the Volare and Aspen. Chrysler that same year introduced the LeBaron as Diplomat's sophisticated sister. The Diplomat survived in Coupe form through 1981, and the sedan lasted through the 1989 model.
History:
Model Predecessor
Monaco, which had replaced Coronet for 1977, would be phased out at the end of 1978 as the family 2-door and 4-door models.
Model Successor
In 1990, the Dodge Monaco replaced the Diplomat, which was discontinued after 1989.
Export Versions
- In Canada this car would also be available as the Plymouth Caravelle
- In Mexico this car would be the Dart
- In Columbia this car would be the Coronet
Related Models
- Chrysler LeBaron 1977-81. There was styling change for 1980.
- Plymouth Grand Fury 1982-1989 was Plymouth's version of the 4-Dr Diplomat in the U.S.
- Chrysler 5th Ave 1982-1989 was Chrysler's Upscale 4-Dr on the M Body
- Plymouth Caravelle was sold only in Canada, 1978-89, and was Plymouth's version of the Diplomat in Canada, succeeding the Fury. There was a styling change for 1980.
Competition
- Chevrolet Chevelle
- Ford Granada
- Mercury Monarch
- Pontiac Grand Prix
- Oldsmobile Cutlass
- Buick Regal
- AMCMatador
Body Styles
- 2-Door Coupe
- 4-Door Sedan
- 4-Door Wagon
1977 - 1979 Diplomat
Technical:
Class
Mid-Priced Intermediate
Platform
M Body
Engines
- 225 CI Slant Six (1 or 2 bbl)
- 318 2bbl V-8
- 318 4bbl V-8 (added in '78, last year '86)
- 360 2bbl V-8
- 360 4bbl V-8
Transmissions
- 3-speed A727 automatic (In some of the 360ci Diplomats)
- 3-speed A904 automatic
- 3-speed A998 automatic
- 3-speed A999 automatic
- 4-speed A833 manual (very rare option)
Specifications:
Length, width, height, wheelbase
- Length 204.6 in
- Width 72.4 in
- Height 55.1 in
- Wheelbase 112.6 in
Production Numbers:
1977
1977 Model Year Production All Diplomats were built at the St.Louis Assembly Plant
Base Medallion
Coupe Sedan Coupe Sedan
GH22 GH41 GP22 GP41
14023 9647 9215 4667 Total Built
12358 8109 9215 4667 Built for the U.S. Market
1665 1538 0 0 Built for Canada
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
References:
- Collectible Automobile February 2003 pg.85-87 Feature the 1977-1979 as that month's "Cheap Wheels" pick
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