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The M platform was the final production passenger car with a solid rear axle mounted on Hotchkiss-style, parallel semi-elliptical leaf springs sold in the U.S. [1] The M-cars were built at St. Louis, Missouri and Newark, Delaware with initial debut (LeBaron/Diplomat series) in spring 1977 as 1977 1/2 models, [ 2 ] with production shifting to ...
However, it was criticized for having a rear engine, rear-wheel-drive layout while the Mini had paved the way for front engine, front-wheel drive small cars. But the main problem that soon damaged its reputation was poor quality control at the new, purpose-built Linwood plant, and an underdeveloped design that was rushed into production within ...
The rear suspension of the Volaré/Aspen was more traditional for Chrysler passenger cars,using a conventional leaf spring (semi-elliptical) suspension system. However, this leaf spring arrangement was also rubber-isolated, which eliminated a metal-to-metal path through which road noise or vibration could be transmitted to the body.
Stellantis recalled certain 2021-2022 Dodge Durango, 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, 2022 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Chrysler Voyager, 2022-2023 Jeep Compass, Grand Cherokee ...
Chrysler issued a recall that may affect 206,502 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles due to a potential antilock-brake system malfunction.
Platform Years Vehicle Type Imperial Chrysler Dodge Plymouth D: 1957–1966: full-size car: Imperial--- A: 1960–1976: compact car--Dart Lancer: Barracuda Duster Valiant: B: 1962–1979: mid-size car-Cordoba: 330/440 Charger Coronet Dart Magnum Monaco Polara: Belvedere Fury GTX Road Runner Satellite Savoy: C: 1965–1978: full-size car ...
At the same time, Chrysler was having trouble meeting the demand for its M-body rear-drive models (Dodge Diplomat, Plymouth Gran Fury, and Chrysler Fifth Avenue). Because they were assembled using the old "gate and buck system" and the tooling could be easily moved, Chrysler could supply the components and control the quality while AMC ...
In 2001, the engine was fitted with a variable intake control system which boosted output to 180 hp (134 kW) at 5000 rpm and 210 lb⋅ft (285 N⋅m) at 4000 rpm. The engine was especially suited for transverse applications in Chrysler's minivans, but was also used in a longitudinal front-wheel-drive setup on 1993-1997 LH platform cars.