Vehicleref
Vehicles
Makes
Types
Years
Countries
Map
Makes
Race Tracks
Game Studios
TV Networks
Showcase
Race Tracks
TV Shows
Games
YouTube
People
Founders
Owners
Image coming soon
1962 DeSoto Diplomat
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Image coming soon
Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1962
Make
DeSoto
Model
Diplomat
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
4
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
5,253 mm
(206.8 in)
Width
1,862 mm
(73.3 in)
Height
1,687 mm
(66.4 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
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
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
Diplomat
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
Diplomat Standard
1949–1962
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1962
Powertrain
5.9 V8 Manual
Horsepower
269 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed