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Plymouth Fury 5th Gen

1969 – 1973 — USA

The Plymouth Gran Fury was a full-sized automobile produced by Plymouth from 1975 to 1989. The model experienced several downsizings over the years, first in 1980 and later in 1982, transitioning from intermediate to compact classes while maintaining a rear-wheel drive layout throughout. By the end of M-body production in 1988, Chrysler's Gran Fury models stood as the company's last rear-wheel drive cars, featuring a V8 engine and carburetor setup reminiscent of earlier decades. Key Points: 1. Production and Timeline: The Plymouth Gran Fury was manufactured from 1975 to 1989, going through several downsizings in 1980 and 1982. 2. Rear-Wheel Drive Layout: Throughout its manufacturing run, the Gran Fury maintained a conventional rear-wheel drive layout. 3. V8 Engine and Carburetor: The Gran Fury was equipped with a V8 engine and carburetor configuration, a setup that had been in use since the mid-1950s. 4. Last Rear-Wheel Drive Cars: By the end of M-body production in 1988, the Gran Fury models were Chrysler's final rear-wheel drive cars. 5. Legacy and Successor: Following the end of Gran Fury production, Plymouth did not introduce another rear-wheel drive car until the 1997 Prowler roadster. 6. Pre-1975 Fury Models: Prior to the introduction of the Gran Fury, top line models in Plymouth's Fury