Chrysler LH platform
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The LH platform was Chrysler's second-most well-known automobile platform after the Chrysler K platform of the 1980s. The platform was based loosely on the Eagle Premier, and replaced the K-based C cars. The LH cars debuted in 1993, and were updated in 1998. The LH platform was replaced with the rear wheel drive Chrysler LX platform for 2004.
Chrysler advertised the advantages of the LH's "cab-forward" architecture (short sloping hood and long windshield), and even used the platform name for the Chrysler LHS sedan.
A rumour at the time was that LH stood for 'Last Hope'. This was because Chrysler faced an uncertain future that its engineers were allowed to do what they felt was innovative. The LH vehicles were, generally, a great success for Chrysler and the "cab-forward" look influenced other car designs in the 1990s.
First Generation
First-generation LH cars used the 3.3 liter and 3.5 liter Chrysler V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Cars using the first revision of the LH platform include:
- Regular wheelbase (113")
- 1993-1997 Chrysler Concorde
- 1993-1997 Dodge Intrepid
- 1993-1997 Eagle Vision
- Stretched wheelbase (117")
- 1993-1994 Chrysler New Yorker
- 1995-1997 Chrysler LHS
Second Generation
Second-generation LH cars used the 2.7 liter and 3.2 liter Chrysler V6 as well as an updated version of the older 3.5, and a four-speed automatic transmission.
Cars using the second revision of the LH platform include:
- Regular wheelbase (113")
- 1998-2004 Chrysler Concorde
- 1998-2004 Dodge Intrepid
- Stretched wheelbase (117")
- 1998-2004 Chrysler 300M
- 1998-2001 Chrysler LHS
- 2002-2004 Chrysler Concorde