The most familiar M-body design appeared with the 1980 Dodge Diplomat, as the Dodge grille seemed to expand to the parking lights (a trick of textures). This style, with some changes that made it appear somewhat less upscale, would remain on all future M-bodies; it was coupled with another theme that was to become familiar in the future.

Central squad cars page | Our main Dodge Diplomat page. Throughout the 1980s, the Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Gran Fury were extensively used as both pursuit and detective cars. Though the standard 318 could not hold a candle to the old 440, it proved to be extremely durable, capable of taking much abuse, and sufficient for most uses.

Nov 16, 2020 · The writing had been on the wall for years; and in 1989, the last Dodge Diplomat and Plymouth Gran Fury ran their way down the Kenosha line. Another source, unconfirmed, wrote around 1999: (A) county in Florida took several 1988 and 1989 Diplomats and worked them over to become drug interdiction cars.

Nov 16, 2020 · Chrysler Propane Cars: Dodge Diplomat, Plymouth Gran Fury and Caravelle In 1981, Chrysler started building propane-fueled Dodge Diplomats, Plymouth Gran Furys, and, in Canada, Plymouth Caravelles. Engineered and built by Chrysler, rather than the aftermarket, they kept their full factory warranty; and buyers could get parts from any dealer.

Aug 8, 2003 · A Diplomat SE would have the A998. The A999 is an excellent transmission, but - again - you'd better learn how to maintain it and use the correct ATF+4 fluid. It will have a 2.26 ratio 7.25 rear, as the 8.25 in retail cars didn't really show up until mid-88.

Jan 25, 2024 · I am working on a 1985 Dodge Diplomat with the 318 2bbl electronic feedback carburetor. I am working on this for a family trying to get the car sorta dependable. The owner got the car and changed out some stuff but then between work and school he has been limping it along until the water pump let go and that is how I ended up working on it.

May 19, 2022 · 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z 2.2L 5-speed 160K miles 2013 Grand Caravan 3.6L V-6 6-spd auto 175K miles; 2011 Chrysler 200 2.4L 6-speed auto 195K miles "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment."

May 26, 2022 · I NEED HELP! My car runs horribly and I want to make it perfect again! I changed the cap rotor and the plugs and wires. I have also replace the alternator and voltage regulator. It is up and running very slow on the acceleration. Terrible gas mileage under 10 miles to the gallon. Somebody help!

Jan 2, 2014 · This is one of the mopars I've been increasingly interested in, the Diplomat, SE in particular. Was wondering just general details and thoughts on the car any of you guys had, things like reliability and what engine/transmissions are the best. Really, just whatever you guys who have driven one feel is a notable detail. Thanks.

The Dodge Diplomat / M-body Plymouth Gran Fury was, however, to have much more staying power. Derived with few changes from the F-body Plymouth Volare, these cars were compact when launched, but soon seemed quite large; they had the traditional rear wheel drive, and for most of their life, had a choice of slant six or V8 engines (318s, and ...