The engine was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This was the first rear wheel drive car built on the Chrysler LH platform with all of prior cars built on the same platform being front wheel drive.
The vehicle's engine was paired with a five-speed manual transmission.  This was a significant change, as it was the first rear-wheel drive car to be constructed on the Chrysler LH platform, marking a departure from the prior cars that were all front-wheel drive.