Dodge Diplomat Wagon
M-body wagon · 1978–1981 · 4 model years · 3 trims
Unverified
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
All photo credits
- 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
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | |||||
| Base · Wagon | 5.2 L OHV V8 (318 LA), two-barrel carburetor | 130 | 230 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) | RWD |
| 1980 | |||||
| Base · Wagon | 5.2 L OHV V8 (318 LA), two-barrel carburetor | 120 | 245 lb-ft | 3-speed automatic (TorqueFlite) | RWD |
| 1979 | |||||
| 4MT · Wagon | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD |
| Auto · Wagon | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
| 1978 | |||||
| 4MT · Wagon | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV | — | — | 4-speed manual | RWD |
| Auto · Wagon | 3.7L Inline-6 OHV | — | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.