Chrysler B platform

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Chrysler's B platform was the basis for rear-wheel drive cars from 1962 through 1979. All of the B-body cars in a given model year for either make were built upon the same chassis. However, the outward design differed between makes.

The Plymouth B-body series ultimately comprised four cars with nearly identical outward appearances (differing only in trim package, drive train and accessories). These were the Belvedere, Satellite, GTX and Roadrunner. The Superbird was a Roadrunner with an extended nose and a high-mounted rear wing. It was the only Plymouth B-body that looked essentially different from the others.

There was more diversity in the outward appearance of the Dodge B-body series. The Dodge models based on the B-body were the Coronet, Super Bee and the Charger. The Charger Daytona was a Charger with an extended nose and high-mounted rear wing.

Cars using the rear wheel drive B platform include:

1962 Dodge Dart
1962-1964 Dodge Polara
1962-1964 Plymouth Fury
1962-1964 Plymouth Savoy
1962-1970 Plymouth Belvedere
1963-1964 Dodge 220 (Canadian)
1963-1964 Dodge 330
1963-1964 Dodge 440
1965-1974 Plymouth Satellite
1965-1976 Dodge Coronet
1966-1978 Dodge Charger
1967-1971 Plymouth GTX
1968-1975 Plymouth Road Runner
1975-1978 Plymouth Fury
1975-1979 Chrysler Cordoba
1977-1978 Dodge Monaco
1978-1979 Dodge Magnum
1979 Chrysler 300

Five different wheelbases were available:

116 in
- 1962 Dodge Dart
- 1962-1964 Dodge Polara
- 1962-1966 Plymouth wagons
- 1962-1970 Plymouths (except wagons)
- 1963-1964 Dodge 220/330/440
115 in
- 1971-1979 2-door models
- 1975-1979 Chrysler Cordoba
117 in
- 1965-1970 Dodges
- 1967-1974 Plymouth wagons
- 1971-1974 Plymouth 4 doors
117.5 in
- 1975-1978 Plymouth and Dodge 4 doors and wagons
118 in
- 1971-1974 Dodge

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From 1988 to 1992, the B-body name was used again for the midsize front wheel drive Eagle Premier sedan, which was originally designed by and was slated to be built by American Motors with Renault until Chrysler's buyout of that company in March 1987. The Premier was later joined by the similar Dodge Monaco for 1990.