1981 Dodge Diplomat

1981 Dodge Diplomat in Colors, Movie, 1988

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
l300 ◊ 2011-02-05 21:17	LAPD never used Dodge Diplomats as police cars as far as I know
Ford_Guy ◊ 2011-02-06 00:07	They didn't use any M-bodies period as patrol vehicles.
l300 ◊ 2011-02-06 00:29	I think its because of the size restrictions
Snookie ◊ 2011-02-07 06:18	Yep. Diplomat had a 112 inch wheelbase, which was deemed too small for the LAPD's specifications. The Chevy Caprice/Impala had a 116, and the Ford LTD Crown Victoria had a 114.
somename ◊ 2011-06-12 00:18	It wasn't the size so much as the transverse torsion bar front suspension.