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Chrysler EuropeChrysler Sunbeam
Production1977–1981
Recorded originUnited Kingdom
ClassSupermini hatchback
Background
The Chrysler Sunbeam is a small supermini three-door hatchback manufactured by Chrysler Europe at the former Rootes Group factory in Linwood, Scotland, from 1977 to 1981. After the takeover of Chrysler's European operations by PSA, the model was renamed Talbot Sunbeam and continued in production until 1981. A Talbot Sunbeam Lotus version was successful in rallying and won the World Rally Championship manufacturers' title for Talbot in 1981.
Text adapted from “Chrysler Sunbeam” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07
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