1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion specifications

1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion data
Applicable to the Californian, USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2863 mm 112.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1524 mm 60 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1486 mm 58.5 inches
Length 5184 mm 204.1 inches
Width 1867 mm 73.5 inches
Height 1346 mm 53 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.81
Kerb weight 1516 kg 3342 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 73.9 litres 16.3 [19.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Dodge
Engine code E24
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.7 litre
3681 cc
(224.628 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.4 × 104.65 mm
3.4 × 4.12 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(net)		 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
(net)		 217 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm)
at 1600 rpm
Specific output
(net)		 18.2 kW/litre
24.8 ps/litre
24.4 bhp/litre
0.4 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)		 58.95 Nm/litre
0.71 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 Holley R8680A carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 740.8 kPa (107.4 psi)
Maximum RPM 4400 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 613.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
60.19 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
44.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
59.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.59 kg/kW
37.73 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5½JJ x 15
Wheel size rear 5½JJ x 15
Tyres front FR78 x 15
Tyres rear FR78 x 15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 294 mm
Rear brake diameter 254 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.7
Final drive ratio 3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID388641
Production total
Model code GP22
Model family Series G
RAC rating 27.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion added 2014-11-23.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

Dodge Diplomat - Series G models

1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1509 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1553 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1616 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1589 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1482 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1482 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1525 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1509 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1553 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1583 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1555 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1528 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1525 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1483 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1616 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1589 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Automatic Series G GM41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Automatic Series G GM22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1597 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 172 PS 170 bhp 127 kW 1660 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1589 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 193 PS 190 bhp 142 kW 1623 kg
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW 1554 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW 1597 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP41
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 5896 cm3/359.8cuin 198 PS 195 bhp 145 kW
8 cyl, 5.9ℓ, l: 5235mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 3A 5210 cm3/317.9cuin 137 PS 135 bhp 101 kW 1559 kg
8 cyl, 5.2ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
1979 Dodge Diplomat Medallion Series G GP22
2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 3681 cm3/224.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1516 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 5184mm, wb: 2863mm
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