What cars are considered E-body?
The E-body designation refers to Chrysler's two iconic pony cars built on the E-body platform: Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger.
In this article, we explain what defines an E-body car, why the category matters to collectors and historians, and which vehicles are officially classified under this platform.
Defining the E-body platform
The E-body was Chrysler's two-door, mid-size pony car architecture developed in the late 1960s to compete with Ford's Mustang and GM's Camaro/Firebird. It is distinct from Chrysler's larger A- and B-body lines and is prized for its compact footprint, bold styling, and emphasis on performance options, including high-performance V8s in later years.
Models that carry the E-body designation
Two cars were produced on the E-body platform during its peak years. The list below identifies them with their production windows and a note on their pony-car status.
- Plymouth Barracuda — built on the E-body platform from 1967–1974 (second-generation 1967–1969; third-generation 1970–1974).
- Dodge Challenger — built on the E-body platform from 1970–1974 (first generation).
These two models define Chrysler's E-body era, offering a range of performance packages and distinctive styling that have kept them in high regard among collectors and enthusiasts.
Summary
The E-body designation refers specifically to the Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger, built on Chrysler's E-body platform during the late 1960s and early 1970s. They remain iconic symbols of the muscle-car era and continue to attract interest from enthusiasts and collectors today.
What is a B body car?
The B platform (also known as the B body) is a full-size, rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame car platform, that was produced by General Motors (GM) from 1926 to 1996.
What are e-bodies?
"Ebody" is not a standard word, but can be understood in two main ways: as a misspelling of ebony, which means a hard, black wood or a deep black color, or as a portmanteau for everybody, often used in branding to signify inclusivity.
As ebony
- Meaning: A very hard, dense, dark-colored wood from tropical trees, or the deep, dark black color itself.
- Usage: "She had long ebony hair," or "The piano was made of ebony".
- Connotation: The name "Ebony" has also become a symbol of strength and cultural pride, particularly in African-American communities.
As eBody (or similar)
- Meaning: "EBody" can be a brand name where the "e" stands for "everybody," used to express that a product or service is for everyone, regardless of background or ability.
- Usage: As in "eBody Pilates," which was founded on the belief that Pilates is for "every body".
What cars are e-body mopars?
The Chrysler E platform referred to two separate and unrelated car ranges. The "E" designation was initially used for the following rear wheel drive cars in the 1970s: 1970–1974 Dodge Challenger, 110-inch (2,794 mm) wheelbase. 1970–1974 Plymouth Barracuda, 108-inch (2,743 mm) wheelbase.
What is GM E body?
The General Motors E platform or E-body was the automobile platform designation used for a number of personal luxury cars produced from 1963 to 2002.
