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Chrysler M platform

January 06, 2023

The Chrysler M Platform (or "M-Body") was an intermediate-sized automobile platform used by Chrysler motors from 1977 to 1989. It was a successor to the F-body, as used on the Dodge Aspen/ Plymouth Volare. The M-body was also the successor to the short-lived R-body, as the Chrysler New Yorker and Plymouth Gran Fury moved to it following the R-body's demise in 1981. The M platform was the final production passenger car with a solid rear axle mounted on Hotchkiss-style, parallel semi-elliptical leaf springs sold in the U.S.[1]

Chrysler M Platform
1985 Plymouth Gran Fury
Overview
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
Production1977-1989
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
LayoutFR layout
Body style(s)2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
Powertrain
Engine(s)3.7 L Slant 6 I6
5.2 L LA V8
5.9 L LA V8
Transmission(s)4-speed A833 manual
3-speed A727 automatic
3-speed A904 automatic
3-speed A999 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase108.7 in (2,761 mm) (2-door models only, 1980-82)
112.7 in (2,863 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorF-body
R-body
SuccessorK platform

The M-cars were built at St. Louis, Missouri and Newark, Delaware with initial debut (LeBaron/Diplomat series) in spring 1977 as 1977 1/2 models,[2] with production shifting to Windsor, Ontario through 1983, then moving to Fenton, MO. Beginning in February 1987 and ending with 1989 model year, the American Motors Main plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin was utilized for assembly.[3]

By 1983–84, it became clear that most private buyers preferred the equally roomy but cheaper and more fuel-efficient K-cars; however, the M's long-proven traditional engineering, handling, and V8 engine availability appealed to police and taxi fleets, allowing the car's continued existence until the end of the decade. In mid-1988, the Chrysler M-bodies received a driver side air bag.[4] After the M-bodies were discontinued in mid-1989, Chrysler Corporation didn't build a rear wheel drive car outside of trucks and specialty models until LX based cars.

Vehicles on this platform include:

Three body styles offered:[5]

Two wheelbases used:

  • 108.7 in - 1980-1981 2-door [6]
  • 112.7 in - 1977-1979 2-door, 1978-1981 Station Wagon and 1977-1989 4-door [7]

Engines used with this platform include:

See also

References

Inline
  1. ^ Flammang, James M. (1999). Standard catalog of American cars, 1976-1999. Ron Kowalke (3rd ed.). Iola, WI: Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-755-0. OCLC 43301709.
  2. ^ https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1978-Chrysler-Lebaron.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "AMC PLANT TO BUILD CHRYSLERS – Chicago Tribune". Chicago Tribune.
  4. ^ Holusha, John (26 May 1988). "COMPANY NEWS; Airbags on the Way as Chrysler Gives in". The New York Times.
  5. ^ https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1980-Chrysler-Lebaron.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  6. ^ https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/1980-Chrysler-Lebaron.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  7. ^ https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1981-Chrysler-Lebaron.pdf[bare URL PDF]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Chrysler M platform news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2019 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Chrysler M Platform or M Body was an intermediate sized automobile platform used by Chrysler motors from 1977 to 1989 It was a successor to the F body as used on the Dodge Aspen Plymouth Volare The M body was also the successor to the short lived R body as the Chrysler New Yorker and Plymouth Gran Fury moved to it following the R body s demise in 1981 The M platform was the final production passenger car with a solid rear axle mounted on Hotchkiss style parallel semi elliptical leaf springs sold in the U S 1 Chrysler M Platform1985 Plymouth Gran FuryOverviewManufacturerChrysler CorporationProduction1977 1989Body and chassisClassMid sizeLayoutFR layoutBody style s 2 door coupe4 door sedan4 door station wagonPowertrainEngine s 3 7 L Slant 6 I65 2 L LA V85 9 L LA V8Transmission s 4 speed A833 manual3 speed A727 automatic3 speed A904 automatic3 speed A999 automaticDimensionsWheelbase108 7 in 2 761 mm 2 door models only 1980 82 112 7 in 2 863 mm ChronologyPredecessorF bodyR bodySuccessorK platformThe M cars were built at St Louis Missouri and Newark Delaware with initial debut LeBaron Diplomat series in spring 1977 as 1977 1 2 models 2 with production shifting to Windsor Ontario through 1983 then moving to Fenton MO Beginning in February 1987 and ending with 1989 model year the American Motors Main plant in Kenosha Wisconsin was utilized for assembly 3 By 1983 84 it became clear that most private buyers preferred the equally roomy but cheaper and more fuel efficient K cars however the M s long proven traditional engineering handling and V8 engine availability appealed to police and taxi fleets allowing the car s continued existence until the end of the decade In mid 1988 the Chrysler M bodies received a driver side air bag 4 After the M bodies were discontinued in mid 1989 Chrysler Corporation didn t build a rear wheel drive car outside of trucks and specialty models until LX based cars Vehicles on this platform include 1977 1989 Dodge Diplomat 1977 1981 Chrysler LeBaron 1978 1981 Chrysler Town amp Country station wagon 1978 1979 Dodge Coronet South America 1978 1982 Plymouth Caravelle Canada 1980 1981 Dodge Dart Mexico 1981 1982 Dodge Magnum 5 9L Mexico 1982 1989 Plymouth Gran Fury 1982 Chrysler New Yorker 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue 1983 1989 Plymouth Caravelle Salon Canada 1984 1989 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 1979 1980 Monteverdi Sierra ConvertibleThree body styles offered 5 2 door coupe 1977 1981 4 door sedan 1977 1989 4 door station wagon 1978 1981Two wheelbases used 108 7 in 1980 1981 2 door 6 112 7 in 1977 1979 2 door 1978 1981 Station Wagon and 1977 1989 4 door 7 Engines used with this platform include 225 Slant 6 1977 1983 318 V8 1977 1989 360 V8 1977 1979 1977 Dodge Diplomat sedan 1980 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon 1984 Chrysler Fifth Avenue sedan 1986 Plymouth Caravelle Salon sedanSee also EditList of Chrysler platformsReferences EditInline Flammang James M 1999 Standard catalog of American cars 1976 1999 Ron Kowalke 3rd ed Iola WI Krause Publications ISBN 0 87341 755 0 OCLC 43301709 https www xr793 com wp content uploads 2017 01 1978 Chrysler Lebaron pdf bare URL PDF AMC PLANT TO BUILD CHRYSLERS Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Holusha John 26 May 1988 COMPANY NEWS Airbags on the Way as Chrysler Gives in The New York Times https www xr793 com wp content uploads 2017 01 1980 Chrysler Lebaron pdf bare URL PDF https www xr793 com wp content uploads 2017 01 1980 Chrysler Lebaron pdf bare URL PDF https www xr793 com wp content uploads 2016 11 1981 Chrysler Lebaron pdf bare URL PDF Generalhttp www allpar com https www allpar com threads dodge diplomat plymouth gran fury caravelle and chrysler lebaron new yorker and fifth 228725 post 1085222823 By Ed Hennessy and by Frank Billington http www allpar com model rwdbodies html Mopar Body Types By Ed Hennessy Date 1998 https gazeo com automotive vehicles Chrysler M body LPG blast from the past article 6712 html Chrysler M body LPG Blast from the Past By Robert Markowski Date 2 13 2013 http www angelfire com ca mikesspot history html http www policecarwebsite net policepackage mbody html http blog consumerguide com goodbye gran fifthlomat the chrysler m body cars of 1989 Goodbye Gran Fifthlomat The Chrysler M Body Cars of 1989 By Tom Appel Date 4 29 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chrysler M platform amp oldid 1128806087, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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