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 all large Chrysler products throughout the 1980s until its demise in 1989.
Vehicles on this platform include:
- 1977-1989 Dodge Diplomat/Plymouth Caravelle (Canadian)
- 1977-1981 Chrysler LeBaron
- 1977-1981 Chrysler Town and Country wagon
- 1978-1979 Dodge Coronet (South America)
- 1980-1981 Dodge Dart (Mexico)
- 1980-1989 Plymouth Gran Fury
- 1982 Chrysler New Yorker
- 1983 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
- 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 (1977-1989)