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Vehicles›Makes›DeSoto›Models›Diplomat

1955 DeSoto Diplomat

United StatesGasoline2WDConvertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorOther

Vehicle Details

Year
1955
Make
DeSoto
Model
Diplomat
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.7 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
117 hp
Power (kW)
86 kW

Dimensions

Length
5,290 mm (208.3 in)
Width
1,908 mm (75.1 in)
Height
1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Wheelbase
3,188 mm (125.5 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior
Track, Front
1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,512 mm (59.5 in)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size Car
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
DeSoto emblemDeSoto170 vehicles
DiplomatModel9 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
117 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Gasoline