Dodge Diplomat M-body
The Dodge Diplomat M-body (1984–1989): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 10 versions in the United States.
Model codes: M-body · Sold in: United States
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 5,110–5,235 mm |
| Width | – | 1,839–1,885 mm |
| Height | – | 1,356–1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,761–2,863 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | – | 1,454–1,691 kg |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 453 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,803–2,832 L EPA | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | – | 155–170 km/h |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
7 complaints for model years 1985–1988. 3 crashes · 2 injuries
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 10 versions of the Dodge Diplomat M-body
United States 10 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1989(POLICE) (FFS) · (POLICE) (FFS) 4 barrel carb | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1989(GUZZLER) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1989(POLICE) (FFS), CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1987–1988(POLICE) (FFS) 2 barrel carb | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 1985–1988(FFS) | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1986–1987(GUZZLER) (FFS) | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1986(POLICE) (FFS) | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1985(FFS) CA model | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1984(GUZZLER) | 5.2 L | Petrol | 3-speed automatic | – | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.