1988 Dodge Diplomat Specifications

Specifications

1977 1978 1988

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	1977 - 1989
Price :	$11,405-$14,220
Weight :	3580 lbs \| 1623.861 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM
Torque :	265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	9.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
1 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 4 Manual

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1988 :	489,645
1988 Dodge Diplomat
MGE Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	444
MGL Salon Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	12,992
MGP Sedan 4 dr. 6 P :	5,737

Handling

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19870801
NHTSA Campaign ID	87V164000
Summary	ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRING HARNESS FUSIBLE LINK WIRES MAY BE TRAPPED UNDER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO BRACKET.
Consequence	TRAPPED WIRES MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE A HIGH RESISTANCEELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy	FREE ANY TRAPPED WIRING; THEN SECURE WIRING WITH A TIE STRAP TO KEEP AWAY FROM SPEED CONTROL BRACKET.
Notes	SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/ENGINE WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL.

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Mfr Report Date	19880501
NHTSA Campaign ID	91V051000
Summary	THE STEERING WHEEL MAY CRACK AT ITS MOUNTING HUB WELD ATTACHMENT BECAUSE OF FATIGUE LOADING AND EVENTUALLY SEPARATE FROM THE HUB.
Consequence	SEPARATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL FROM ITS MOUNTING HUBRESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUTWARNING.
Remedy	REPLACE STEERING WHEELS WITH REVISED WHEEL WITH ARC WELDS ADDED AT THE WHEEL STAMPING-TO-HUB ATTACHMENT.
Notes	SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1988 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$10,400
Avg. Household Income :	$27,225
Avg. Home :	$91,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.91
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1988 Dodge Diplomat has a wheelbase size of 112.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1988 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1988 Dodge Diplomat has a length of 204.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1988 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1988 Dodge Diplomat has a width of 74.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1988 Dodge Diplomat cost when new?A: The 1988 Dodge Diplomat cost approximately $11,405 to $14,220 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1988 Dodge Diplomat was offered as a MGE Sedan, MGL Salon Sedan, MGP Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1988? A: Dodge produced 489,645 automobiles in 1988.

Q: What engine did the 1988 Dodge Diplomat have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Dodge Diplomat was a V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 140 HP (103.04 KW) @ 3600 RPM and 265 Ft-Lbs (359 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Dodge Diplomat have? A: The 1988 Dodge Diplomat had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic Torque-Flite, 4 speed Manual.