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Diplomat
1961 DeSoto Diplomat
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
DeSoto
Model
Diplomat
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.9 V8 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
269 hp
Power (kW)
198 kW
Torque
502 Nm (370 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,916 cc
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 Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
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
170 vehicles
Diplomat
Model
9 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Diplomat Standard
1949–1962
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1961
Powertrain
5.9 V8 Manual
Horsepower
269 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
