Chrysler K platform: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Chrysler Corporation's K Car initiative of the 1980s ranks as the most overt use of platform sharing in automotive history. Chrysler advertised the K Cars as a group, using the term in publications, and even put badges on some cars with the letter "K". They later advertised the LH cars similarly, but with lesser emphasis.

Technically, only the Dodge Aries and Plymouth Reliant used the K platform. The rest of the group had different platforms based on the K, and are often referred to among enthusiasts as "EEKs". The famed Chrysler minivans were also based on the K platform to a lesser extent. The following cars used this platform:

• K
  • 1981-1989 Dodge Aries
  • 1981-1989 Plymouth Reliant
  • 1982-1986 Dodge 400
  • 1982-1988 Chrysler LeBaron
• EEK (Extended-wheelbase)
  • 1983-1988 Chrysler E-Class
  • 1983-1988 Dodge 600
  • 1983-1988 Plymouth Caravelle (Introduced in the USA in 1985)
  • 1983-1988 Chrysler New Yorker
• Limousine and Executive
• AG sporty cars
  • 1984-1993 Dodge Daytona
  • 1984-1986 Chrysler Laser
• Chrysler H platform
  • 1985-1989 Chrysler LeBaron hatchback
  • 1985-1989 Dodge Lancer
• AP compact cars
  • 1985-1994 Dodge Shadow
  • 1985-1994 Plymouth Sundance
  • 1985-1994 Plymouth Duster
• J sporty cars
  • 1987-1995 Chrysler LeBaron coupe and convertible
• AA economy cars
  • 1989-1995 Chrysler LeBaron sedan
  • 1989-1995 Dodge Spirit
  • 1989-1995 Plymouth Acclaim
  • 1989-1995 Chrysler Saratoga (non-us)
• Q sports car
  • 1989-1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati
• C
  • 1990-1993 Dodge Dynasty
• Y luxury cars
  • 1990-1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue
  • 1990-1993 Chrysler Imperial
• Chrysler S platform minivans
  • Chrysler Town and Country
  • Dodge Caravan
  • Plymouth Voyager