Checker Marathon

The Checker Marathon is an automobile produced by the Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, between 1961 and 1982. It was marketed as a passenger car for consumers, as opposed to the similar Taxi, which was aimed at fleet buyers.

Checker Marathon
Checker Marathon sedan
Overview
ManufacturerChecker Motors Corporation
Production1960–1982
AssemblyKalamazoo, Michigan
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
LayoutFR layout
RelatedChecker Superba
Checker Aerobus
Powertrain
Engine
  • 3.7L L-head I6
  • 3.7L, 3.8L, 4.1L OHV I6
  • 3.7L OHV V6
  • 4.4L, 4.6L, 5.0L, 5.3L, 5.7L OHV V8
Transmission
  • 3-speed TH400 automatic (column)
  • 3-speed manual (column)
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 in (3,048 mm)
129 in (3,277 mm) (limousine)
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