The LX platform was Chrysler's full-size rear wheel drive automobile platform introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The LX was developed in North America to supersede the previous Chrysler LH platform, which had been designed to allow it to be easily upgraded to rear and all-wheel drive. The LD Charger, 300 and LA Challenger cars are built at Brampton Assembly in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The European variant and all RHD models were built in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr from June 2005 until 2010, where they carried the platform designation of LE.
| Chrysler LX platform | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (2004-2014) FCA (2014-2021) Stellantis (2021-2023) |
| Production | 2004–2023 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size (D) Full-size (E) |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chrysler LH platform |
| Successor | STLA Large platform |
LX
editVehicles using the LX platform include:
- 2005–2010 Chrysler 300 sedan,[1] station wagon (LE Only)
- 2005–2008 Dodge Magnum station wagon[2]
- 2006–2010 Dodge Charger sedan[3]
Concept vehicles using this platform include:
- Chrysler Nassau sedan
- Chrysler Airflite sedan[4]
LC
editThe LC platform is a shortened LX platform designed for the Challenger.
Vehicles using the LC/LA platform include:
- 2008–2014, LC
- 2015–2023, LA
Concept vehicles using this platform include:
- Chrysler 200C EV sedan
LD
editThe LD platform was introduced in 2011 for the second generation of the Charger. It is an entirely redesigned and updated platform but is closely related to the original LX.
Vehicles using the LD platform include:
- 2011–2023 Dodge Charger
- 2011–2023 Chrysler 300
- 2012–2015 Lancia Thema sedan[6]
LA
editThe LA platform code has been used for the updated Dodge Challenger beginning in the 2015 model year. It was created primarily to allow the Challenger to use an eight speed automatic transmission.[7]
- 2015–2023 Dodge Challenger coupe
LY
editThe LY platform is a lengthened LX platform used for:
- 2006 Chrysler Imperial sedan concept car[8]
Future LB Platform
editIn June 2018, former FCA CEO, Sergio Marchionne stated that Dodge Challenger and Charger will retain the current LD platform which will be heavily revised for the next generation. Many thoughts suggesting the current LD Platform cars would hit the Giorgio platform, however this was later debunked by Marchionne stating that the Giorgio is more suited towards sports oriented European vehicles instead of American muscle cars.[9]
Upon the Merger with PSA with FCA, an evolution of Giorgio Architecture was developed while executing platform consolidation now named the STLA large. This Architecture already under the WLs and will eventually support KM, EJ, C6X, RU and RV along with all large segment cars for Europe, Maserati and Alfa. The Architecture will support multifuel BEV, PHEV, and ICE. The replacement in North America will be the LB29 for 2 Door possibly named Challenger and or Daytona, and LB49 4 Door Charger.
References
edit- ^ "the Chrysler 300C and 300 cars". Allpar.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "2005-2009 Dodge Magnum production car". Allpar.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "2006-2010 Dodge Charger photos and information". Allpar.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "DaimlerChrysler: Chrysler Airflite Concept". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "2008-2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 (and 2009-11 Challenger R/T and SE cars)". Allpar.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "New Lancia Thema: Chrysler 300's European Alter Ego Officially Revealed". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012.
- ^ "2015-2016 Dodge Challenger cars: muscle is back". Allpar.com. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "The modern Chrysler Imperial: plans, concepts, and current status". Allpar.com. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Dodge Charger and Challenger will live on, but a new Viper is unlikely". autoblog.