1977 Dodge Diplomat Specifications

Specifications

1977 1978 1988

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Unibody
Production Years for Series :	1977 - 1989
Price :	$4,945-$5,470
Weight :	3510 lbs \| 1592.109 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| Carter 2-Barrel BBD 8093 or 8094S carburetor
Displacement :	5211 cc \| 318.0 cu in. \| 5.2 L.
Power :	145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM
Bore :	3.9 in \| 99 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
Carter 2-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 3 Manual Floor shift controls , 4 Manual with Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.45:1
2nd Gear :	1.45:1
3rd Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Dodge Production for 1977 :	526,254
1977 Dodge Diplomat
Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	12,335
Medallion Coupe 2 dr. 6 P :	9,155
Medallion Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	4,631
Sedan 2 dr. 6 P :	8,092

Handling

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V188000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, DAMAGE TO THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD OCCUR DUE TO FRONT WHEEL BRAKE LINE TUBE CORROSION. FRONT WHEEL BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACK DUE TO PROLONGED OPERATION IN COLD TEMPERATURES.
Remedy	THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT HOSES IF FOUND NECESSARY AND IN ADDITION, WILL INSTALL A PLASTIC SHIELD BETWEEN THE BATTERY THERMO-GUARD AND THE TUBES TO PREVENT CORROSION.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; STEEL BRAKE TUBES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD RESULTWHICH WOULD INCREASE THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.NOTE: ILLUMINATION OF THE RED WARNING SIGNAL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOULDALERT DRIVER THAT BRAKE MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer	CHRYSLER CORPORATION
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V240000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE HOOD SECONDARY CATCH SYSTEM MAY BE MISALIGNED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY CATCH TO MALFUNCTION. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOOD MAY NOT BE SECURELY LATCHED.
Remedy	DEALER WILL ADJUST THE CATCH SYSTEM TO FULLY SECURE THE HOOD, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD SECONDARY LATCH/STRIKER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE HOOD COULD SPRING OPEN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION,OBSCURING THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD AND, POSSIBLY, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR CORRECTION OF THE SERVICEBRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, THE SECONDARY HOOD CATCH SERVICE SHOULD ALSO HAVE BEENCOMPLETED.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1977 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$15,000
Avg. Home :	$49,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.65

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1977 Dodge Diplomat has a wheelbase size of 112.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1977 Dodge Diplomat has a length of 204.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1977 Dodge Diplomat has a width of 73.50 inches.

Q: How much did the 1977 Dodge Diplomat cost when new?A: The 1977 Dodge Diplomat cost approximately $4,945 to $5,470 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat? A: The 1977 Dodge Diplomat was offered as a Coupe, Medallion Coupe, Medallion Sedan, Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did Dodge produce in 1977? A: Dodge produced 526,254 automobiles in 1977.

Q: What engine did the 1977 Dodge Diplomat have? A: The engine powering the 1977 Dodge Diplomat was a V 8 (5211 cc | 318.0 cu in. | 5.2 L.) with 145 HP (106.72 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 1600 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1977 Dodge Diplomat have? A: The 1977 Dodge Diplomat had the following gearbox options: 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlite, 3 speed Manual Floor shift controls, 4 speed Manual with Overdrive.