1981 Dodge Diplomat Sedan
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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 1981 Dodge Diplomat Sedan is a 130-hp 5.2-liter V8 sedan with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 130 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
The Diplomat measures 206.1 inches long on a 112.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | OHV V8 (318 LA), two-barrel carburetor |
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 4,000 rpm |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
| Injection Type | two-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.1 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Dodge Diplomat Sedan 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
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Dodge DIPLOMAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 22, 1981 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH MAY STICK IN THE "RESUME" POSITION RESTRICTING RETURN MOVEMENT. THIS WILL NOT ALLOW THE NORMAL BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION TO DEACTIVATE THE SYSTEM.
Remedy: THE SHIELD PORTION OF THE "RESUME" SLIDE LEVER IN THE SPEED CONTROL UNIT WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 81V111000
May 5, 1981 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
ENGINE MAY LOSE POWER OR STALL DUE TO CARBURETOR FLOODING. THIS IS CAUSED BY A POOR ELECTRICAL GROUND ON THE CARBURETOR FUEL BOWL VENT SOLENOID. VEHICLES MAY ALSO HAVE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS WHILE THE ENGINE IS WARMING UP IN COLD WEATHER. THESE PROBLEMS INCLUDE ENGINE MISSING, SAGS, AND HESITATION. THIS IS CAUSED BY A STICKING CARBURETOR OXYGEN FEEDBACK SOLENOID.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT CARBURETOR AND IF NECESSARY, THE BOWL VENT SOLENOID WILL BE REPAIRED BY RESOLDERING (RECONNECTING) THE EXTERNAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FREE OF CHARGE. IF APPLICABLE, THE OXYGEN FEEDBACK SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 81V055000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 DODGE DIPLOMAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.