Chrysler M platform
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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.
Vehicles on this platform include:
- 1977-1989 Dodge Diplomat
- 1977-1981 Chrysler LeBaron
- 1978-1981 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon
- 1978-1979 Dodge Coronet (South America)
- 1978-1982 Plymouth Caravelle (Canada)
- 1980-1981 Dodge Dart (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
There were two wheelbases used:
- 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)
