Checker Marathon

Checker Marathon
Checker Marathon
	Checker Marathon sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Checker Motors Corporation
Production	September 1960–1982
Model years	1961–1982
Assembly	United States: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size car
Body style	4-door sedan; 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Related	Checker 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
Wheelbase	120 in (3,048 mm); 129 in (3,277 mm) (limousine)

The Checker Marathon is an automobile produced by the Checker Motors Corporation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, between 1960 and 1982. It was marketed as a passenger car for consumers, as opposed to the similar Taxi, which was aimed at fleet buyers.