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			== Development ==
			The LH platform was based on the [[American Motors\|AMC]]-developed and [[Renault]]-derived [[Eagle Premier]]. According to [[Bob Lutz (businessman)\|"Bob" Lutz]], "[t]he Premier had an excellent chassis and drove so dammed well that it served as a benchmark for the LH ... the spiritual father, the genetic antecedent of the LH is the Premier."<ref>{{Cite journal \| last = Hailig \| first = John A. \| title = To the Edge and Back: Re-Emergence in the Eighties \| journal = Automobile Quarterly \| volume = 32 \| issue = 4 \| page = 104 }}</ref> Like the Premier, the LH-cars featured a longitudinally-mounted engine with a front-wheel drive drivetrain, unusual in most American front-wheel drive cars, but a hallmark of Renault's designs.<ref>[http://cars.about.com/od/detoursanddiversions/ig/American-branded-Eurocars/Renault-25.htm Gold, Aaron. "Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco: American-branded Eurocars" About.com Cars], retrieved on 2009-08-03.</ref>

			The LH platform team was headed by [[François Castaing]], who was previously responsible for product engineering and development at AMC. Working with an engineering team of only 700, it took just over three years from the styling studio to the showrooms.<ref>{{Cite journal \| last = Allen \| first = Mike \| last2 = Dunne \| first2 = Jim \| title = America Goes International: Led by Chrysler's LH sedans, \| journal = Popular Mechanics \| volume = 169 \| issue = 10 \| page = 38\| year = 1992 }}</ref> To give focus for the platform engineering team, the benchmark target was the Eagle Premier.<ref>{{cite book \| last = Lutz \| first = Robert A. \| title = Guts: 8 Laws of Business from One of the Most Innovative Business Leaders of Our Time \| publisher = John Wiley & Sons \| date = 2003\| page = 34 \| isbn = 9780471463221 }}</ref> The LH platform and engine design were also benchmarked against the [[Ford Taurus]] and [[Nissan Maxima]]; while the [[Acura Legend]], [[Toyota Camry]], [[Lexus ES300]], and the [[BMW 5 Series]] also were targets, but to a lesser degree.<ref>[http://www.allpar.com/model/lh2/lh-body.html "Development of the Body Shell, Suspension, and Steering of the Chrysler LH Series (Dodge Intrepid, Chrysler Concorde, Eagle Vision)" allpar.com] retrieved on 2009-08-03.</ref>

			A rumor at the time was that LH stood for 'Last Hope'.<ref>{{cite book \| last = Hyde \| first = Charles K. \| title = Riding the Roller Coaster: A History of the Chrysler Corporation \| publisher = Wayne State University Press \| date = 2003 \| page = 281 \| isbn = 9780814330913 }}</ref> This was because Chrysler faced an uncertain future that its engineers were allowed to do what they felt was innovative. The LH vehicles were, generally, a great success for Chrysler and the cab-forward look influenced other car designs in the 1990s. Although the real gold mine was Chrysler's acquisition of Jeep from AMC, the minivans, and LH sedans also helped to bail the company out of almost certain bankruptcy in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite book \| last = Lynch \| first = Peter S. \| last2 = Rothchild \| first2 = John \| title = Beating the Street \| publisher = Simon & Schuster \| date = 1993 \| page = 303 \| isbn = 9780671759155 }}</ref> The company was also in a financial crisis during the 1980s, and survived then due to the introduction and success of the [[Chrysler K platform\|K-cars]].

			Chrysler advertised the advantages of the LH's "[[cab-forward]]" architecture (short, sloping hood and long windshield), and even used the platform name for the [[Chrysler LHS]] [[sedan (car)\|sedan]]. This look dictated one major design decision: the LH uses a [[longitudinal engine]] rather than the [[transverse engine]] position, which is more typical for front-wheel drive cars. This arrangement meant that the design team had to use a chain to connect the automatic transmission with the front differential, a design reminiscent of the original [[Oldsmobile Toronado]]. The transverse engine position generally uses a chain to connect the engine with the transmission, a higher-velocity application subject to greater wear and noise.

			The Dodge and Eagle LH cars competed directly against the Ford Taurus and other mid-size cars, largely replacing the K-based [[Chrysler K platform\|C-bodies]], The Chrysler models competed with upmarket domestics such as [[Buick]] and [[Oldsmobile]]. The LH cars debuted in 1993, and were updated in 1998. The LH platform was replaced with the [[rear-wheel drive]] [[Chrysler LX platform]] for the 2005 model year.

			==First generation (1993-1997)==

			The first generation LH cars used the existing [[Chrysler 3.3 engine\|3.3 L OHV V6]] as well as [[Chrysler SOHC V6 engine\|a new 3.5 L SOHC V6]], and a four-speed [[automatic transmission]].

			Cars that used the first revision of the LH platform include:
			** 1993-1997 [[Chrysler Concorde]]
			** 1993-1997 [[Dodge Intrepid]]
			** 1993-1997 [[Eagle Vision]]
			** 1994-1996 [[Chrysler New Yorker]]
			** 1994-1997 [[Chrysler LHS]]

			Originally, Chrysler came close to giving [[Plymouth]] a variant of the LH platform, called the Plymouth '''Accolade'''. However the Accolade never made it into production.

			All versions shared a 113 in wheelbase. Compared to the other three versions, the LHS and New Yorker had different rear bodywork providing 5 in more overall length, and a revised rear seat providing more leg room.

			==Second generation (1998-2004)==

			The second generation LH cars used [[Chrysler LH engine\|the 2.7 L DOHC V6]] and [[Chrysler SOHC V6 engine\|3.2 L SOHC V6]] as well as an updated version of the older 3.5, and a four-speed [[automatic transmission]].

			Cars that used the second revision of the LH platform include:

			** 1998-2004 [[Chrysler Concorde]]
			** 1998-2004 [[Dodge Intrepid]]
			** 1999-2001 [[Chrysler LHS]]
			** 1999-2004 [[Chrysler 300M]]
			** 2002-2004 [[Chrysler Concorde]] Limited

			All models again shared a wheelbase of 113 in. The 300M was several inches shorter than Concorde, Intrepid, & LHS, due to shorter front and rear overhangs in order to bring the car's length under 5 meters.

			==Media==
			One episode of [[Robert Reich]]'s 1992 PBS miniseries ''Made In America'' focused on the then-yet-to-be-released LH's development and its role in reversing Chrysler's flagging fortunes. A camouflaged [[Dodge Intrepid]] is seen being put through the paces at Chrysler's test track, along with concept sketches and other behind-the-scenes activities.

			==External links==
			* [http://www.allpar.com/model/intrepid.html AllPar.com] page about Dodge Intrepid, Eagle Vision, and Chrysler Concorde, 300M, New Yorker, and LHS

			==See also==
			* [[Chrysler platforms]]
			* [[Chrysler Concorde]]
			* [[Chrysler LHS]]
			* [[Chrysler New Yorker]] (the eleventh, and final generation.)
			* [[Chrysler 300M]]
			* [[Dodge Intrepid]]
			* [[Eagle Vision]]
			Related, non LH platform cars:
			* [[Lamborghini Portofino]]
			* [[Eagle Premier]]
			* [[Dodge Monaco]] (the fourth generation, an Eagle Premier clone.)

			[[Category:Chrysler platforms\|LH]]

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