1980 Dodge Diplomat Coupe
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- Photo: 1981 Dodge Diplomat coupe, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980-1983 Dodge Diplomat 1 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980-1983 Dodge Diplomat 2 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Brown Diplomat Right Side by Ryanandlenny, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Dodge Diplomat coupe, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Dodge Diplomat Coupe is a 120-hp 5.2-liter V8 coupe with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm.
The Diplomat measures 201.2 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8 (318 LA), two-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Injection Type | two-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 201.2 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 53.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Dodge Diplomat Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1980 Dodge DIPLOMAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 11, 1979 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE ROUTING ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY ALLOW INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HOSES AND THE FRONT TIRES DURING EXTREME TURNING ANGLES.
Remedy: SPECIAL BRAKE HOSE RESTRAINING STRAPS WILL BE INSTALLED ON EACH INVOLVED VEHICLE TO RELOCATE BOTH FRONT HOSES AND ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE HOSE TO TIRE CLEARANCE IS MAINTAINED.
NHTSA campaign 79V204000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1980 DODGE DIPLOMAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.