The K cars have been categorized as compact for their external size and small front-wheel drive layout. Technically, the K cars include only the Dodge Aries, Plymouth Reliant, second generation Chrysler LeBaron, and the Dodge 400, which used the K platform. The rest of the K-derivatives, including Chrysler’s minivans, were based on the K platform with adaptations and modifications to suit vehicles of different size and intended usage. These vehicles had modified suspensions and were longer and heavier than the original K-cars, but all had the same basic architecture: a solid beam rear axle, independent front suspensions with MacPherson struts, and front-wheel drive (except for the AWD minivans). Sometimes, they also shared numerous internal components and trim pieces (e.g. the Reliant and first-generation Voyager).

At this point it is extremely important to note that my enthusiasm for Fiats is due to the fact that I’m a Paisano, thus was raised on ‘em. I can most assuredly assure you with assured assurance that the average North American is going to step out of his Dodge Ram 3500 dually diesel and into a Fiat Panda and start looking for the Fisher Price logo. Fiats are way too tiny for North American to look at them as anything other than a novelty toy like the Smart Car. However, we can’t compare Smart Cars with Fiats in anything other than size, as the engineering and quality control in a Smart Car compares to a Fiat in much the same way that a Bentley Continental GT compares with a homebuilt downhill derby race cart.

Body
Wheelbase    116.1
Chassis
Tires Front    P245/45/R20
Tires Rear    P245/45/R20
Front Suspension    Front-independent
Rear Suspension    Rear-indenpendent
Drivetrain
Layout    Rear-wheel drive
Engine
Type:    Electric
Engine & Transmission
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:    268hp
Exterior
Body Type    4-passenger sedan
Length    192.1
Width    73.6
Height    57.3
Performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)    7 seconds (approx)
Range    up to 400 miles (644km)

Dodge Viper’s Conner Avenue factory in Detroit on Monday, the firm plans to resume production of vehicles at seven more assembly plants in North America by the end of June. According to Chrysler, two factories are in Michigan, one is in Missouri and one in Ohio, while the automaker will also restart production at its assembly plants in Windsor and Brampton, Canada and in Toluca, Mexico.

The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro car that can be purchased in two forms, two-door convertible and four-door station wagon. The PT Cruiser is front-wheel drive and comfortably seats five passengers. The American version offers a 2.4-litre petrol engine while the European version also offers a 2.2-litre diesel option. The car’s production began in 2001 and continues to date. The PT Cruiser is available in several models including the Classic Edition, Limited Edition, the Touring Edition, the Dream Cruiser, the Street Cruiser, the Pacific Coast Highway Edition, and the GT Cruiser.