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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
A-body was the [[Mopar]] designation given to the [[rear wheel drive]] [[platform]]s for the [[compact]] cars built between 1960-1976, and [[Pony Car]]s built between 1964-1969. | A-body was the [[Mopar]] designation given to the [[rear wheel drive]] [[platform]]s for the [[compact]] cars built between 1960-1976, and [[Pony Car]]s built between 1964-1969. | ||
| − | There was also a [[FWD]] [[Platform]] in the 1990's that used the designation of A-Body. It was a variation of the [[K-Car]] and discussed there. | + | There was also a [[FWD]] [[Platform]] in the 1990's that used the designation of A-Body, but more often referred to as [[A-Platform]]. It was a variation of the [[K-Car]] and discussed there. |
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* [http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/body/ [[MoparStyle]] A-Body Forum] | * [http://www.moparstyle.com/forums/body/ [[MoparStyle]] A-Body Forum] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 9 May 2023
Summary
A-body was the Mopar designation given to the rear wheel drive platforms for the compact cars built between 1960-1976, and Pony Cars built between 1964-1969. There was also a FWD Platform in the 1990's that used the designation of A-Body, but more often referred to as A-Platform. It was a variation of the K-Car and discussed there.
Model of this Body Type
- Plymouth Valiant 1960-1976
- Plymouth Duster 1970-1976
- Plymouth Scamp 1971-1976
- Plymouth Barracuda 1964-1969
- Dodge Dart 1963-1976
- Dodge Demon 1971-1972
- Dodge Lancer 1961-1962
- Dodge Dart Sport 1973-1974
Wheelbases:
106.5 in
- 1960-1962 Valiant, Chrysler Valiant, & Plymouth Valiant (worldwide)
- 1961-1962 Dodge Lancer
- 1961-1963 DeSoto Rebel (South Africa)
106 in
- 1963-1966 Plymouth Valiant (USA, Mexico, Europe)
- 1964-1966 Plymouth Barracuda
- 1963-1966 Dodge Dart wagon
- 1965 Valiant V100, Custom 100 (Canada)
108 in
- 1967-1973 Plymouth Valiant
- 1967-1969 Plymouth Barracuda
- 1970-1976 Plymouth Duster
- 1971-1972 Dodge Demon
- 1973-1976 Dodge Dart Sport
111 in
- 1963-1966 Chrysler Valiant (Argentina, Brazil)
- 1971-1976 Plymouth Scamp
- 1974-1976 Plymouth Valiant
- 1963-1976 Dodge Dart
- 1963-1964 & 1966 Chrysler Valiant (Canada)
- 1965 Valiant V200, Custom 200 (Canada
The Mopar A-Body was replaced with the F-Body
References
- Chrysler Heritage Body Chart
- MoparStyle A-Body Forum
Magazine References
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