These are standard specifications for the 1988 Dodge Diplomat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic Torque-Flite , 4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
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 |
1988 Dodge Diplomat FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Dodge Diplomat?
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.
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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.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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