Chrysler A Platform

Chrysler A Platform

Chrysler's A platform was the basis for smaller rear wheel drive cars in the 1960s. These cars are sometimes referred to as A-body cars.

Cars using the A platform in various markets around the world include:

• 1960-1976 Plymouth Valiant
• 1960-1981 Chrysler Valiant
• 1961-1962 Dodge Lancer
• 1961-1963 DeSoto Rebel
• 1963-1981 Dodge Dart
• 1964-1969 Plymouth Barracuda
• 1968-1980 Dodge Polara, Coronado, GTX, and R/T
• 1971-1976 Plymouth Scamp
• 1970-1976 Plymouth Duster
• 1971-1972 Dodge Demon
• 1971-1981 Valiant Charger

This list is not complete: A-platform vehicles not included on this list were sold in some countries until 1981.

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)