These are standard specifications for the 1977 Dodge Diplomat, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlite , 3 Manual Floor shift controls , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
1977 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $15,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $49,300 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.65 |
1977 Dodge Diplomat FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat?
How many 1977 Dodge Diplomat were produced?
How powerful was the 1977 Dodge Diplomat? Was the 1977 Dodge Diplomat popular? Was the 1977 Dodge Diplomat expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1977 Dodge Diplomat?
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.Similarly Sized Vehicles
from 1977
Dodge Monthly Sales Volume
March 2023
50,975