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Encyclopedia > Chrysler M platform

The M-Bodies were Chrysler Corporation's successor to the F-body Aspen/Volare. In fact, the platform is almost identical to the F. It was introduced in 1977 and was the basis for some mid-sized Chrysler models throughout the 1980s until its demise in 1989. The M platform was the final production passenger car with semi-elliptical leaf springs sold in the U.S. The Chrysler Corporation was a United States-based automobile manufacturer that existed independently from 1925–1998. ... Chryslers F platform was used by the rear wheel drive cars in the 1970s. ... The Dodge Aspen (produced from 1976 to 1980) was a compact car from Chrysler Corporations Dodge division; its rebadged counterpart was the Plymouth Volaré. It was launched as a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a unique-for-the-segment station wagon. ... A leaf spring is a simple form of spring, commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. ...


Vehicles on this platform include:

There were two wheelbases used: The Dodge Diplomat was a mid-size car and it was manufactured from 1977 to 1989 by the Chrysler Corporations Dodge brand and practically identical to the Chrysler LeBaron of 1977, the Plymouth Caravelle sold in Canada, and the Plymouth Gran Fury from 1982. ... Chrysler introduced the LeBaron model in 1978 as its lowest priced model, and the name was used on various Chryslers until 1995. ... This article is about the minivan. ... The Coronet was a full-size car from Dodge in the 1950s, initially the divisions highest trim line but, starting in 1955, the lowest trim line. ... The Caravelle was Plymouths version of the Chrysler E-Class luxury car in the 1980s. ... 1971 Dodge Dart 4-door sedan with aftermarket fender mirrors The Dodge Dart was an automobile built by the Dodge division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1976. ... The Plymouth Fury was an automobile model and series made by the Plymouth Division of the Chrysler Corporation from 1956 to 1989. ... 1967 Chrysler New Yorker 1970 Chrysler New Yorker 2-door hardtop. ... Fifth Avenue was a name used by Chrysler Corporation on its largest models from 1979 to 1993. ... The Caravelle was a Plymouth badged successor to the Chrysler E-Class mid-size car of 1983-84. ... Fifth Avenue was a name used by Chrysler Corporation on its largest models from 1979 to 1993. ...

  • 108.7 in - 1980-1981 2-door models
  • 112.7 in - 1977-1979 2-door models and 1977-1989 4-door models

Engines used with this platform include:

  • 225 Slant 6 (1977-1983)
  • 318 V8 (1977-1989)
  • 360 V8 (1977-1979)

// History and concept The Slant-6, known within Chrysler as the G-engine, is one of Chryslers two most famous automobile engines, along with the Hemi. ... The LA engine (light or low A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Chrysler A engine. ... The LA engine (light or low A engine) was an evolution of the small-block Chrysler A engine. ...

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