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Chrysler C platform

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Chrysler's C platform was the basis for rear wheel drive full-size cars from 1965 to 1978. Although often misclassified, 1964 and earlier full-size Chrysler products, and 1966 and earlier Imperials are not C-bodies.

History

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C-bodies were built between 1965 and 1978. They had wheelbases ranging from 119 to 124 inches, they were generally loaded with features, and all C-Body cars used a torsion bar front suspension design.[1]

In 1969, Chrysler redesigned the C-Body platform to incorporate its new “Fuselage” styling that brought the upper and lower sections of body into one uniformly shaped design, in turn changing the look of all the models. This new C-Body design saw Chrysler ditching the last stylistic remnants of the early-to-mid 1960s in favor of a more contemporary silhouette. These emphasized luxury over performance.[1]

However, due to economic turmoil and an auto industry reeling from a one-two punch of federal regulation and skyrocketing gas prices, Chrysler's sales dipped and production ended in 1978.[1]

Wheelbases

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1965 C-Body Polara

1988

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1990-1993 C-body New Yorker

The "C" name was revived as the basis of Chrysler's new K-based mid-size front wheel drive cars.

Cars that used the front wheel drive C:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Iger, Bradley (2016-08-25). "Owning The Road: The History Of the Chrysler C-Body (Gallery)". Mopar Connection Magazine | A comprehensive daily resource for Mopar enthusiast news, features and the latest Mopar tech. Retrieved 2024-02-29.