Chrysler LX platform
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The LX platform is Chrysler's new full-size rear wheel drive automobile platform for the mid part of the 2000s. The LX was designed, engineered, and developed in America using minimal components borrowed from the Mercedes-Benz W220 S-class control arm front suspension, Mercedes-Benz W210 E-Class the 5-link rear suspension, the W5a580K 5-speed automatic, the rear differential, and the ESP system. The LX cars are built at Brampton Assembly in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The European variant and all RHD models are built in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr, they go by the platform designation of LE.
Vehicles using the LX platform include:
- 2005– Chrysler 300 sedan, station wagon (LE Only)
- 2005– Dodge Magnum station wagon
- 2006– Dodge Charger sedan
Concept vehicles using this platform include:
[edit] LC
The LC platform is a shortend LX platform designed for the Challenger
Future vehicles to use this platform include:
- 2008– Dodge Challenger coupe
[edit] LZ
The LZ platform is an extended LX platform designed for the Imperial
Future vehicles to use this platform include:
- 2010– Chrysler Imperial sedan
