GM Gamma platform
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| Manufacturer | General Motors Fiat |
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| Also called | GM4300 SCCS Fiat Group Small platform[1] |
| Production | 2001–present |
| Predecessor | GM4200 platform |
| Class | Subcompact/Supermini platform |
Gamma is General Motors' and Fiat's global subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform.
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[edit] GM4300
The first version of the platform was issued in autumn 2000 with the introduction of Opel Corsa C and was a development of the earlier GM4200 platform used in previous Corsa models, developed by Opel in Germany. The wheelbase was enlarged to 2,491 mm (98.1 in) from 2,465 mm (97.0 in) on the GM4200.
Vehicles based on this platform:
- 2000–2006 Opel Corsa
- 2001–2010 Opel Combo
- 2002–2010 Opel Meriva
- 2004–2009 Opel Tigra
[edit] SCCS
A new version of the Gamma platform, dubbed SCCS (Small Common Components and Systems), was codeveloped since 2002 by a team of Fiat and Opel engineers located in Turin. The platform premiered with 2005 Fiat Grande Punto and is used in 2007 Corsa, wheelbase was increased to 2,510 mm (98.8 in).
Even after the dissolution of the GM/Fiat partnership, both companies retain the rights to continue developing SCCS-derived models.
Vehicles based on SCCS platform:
- 2005- Fiat Grande Punto
- 2006- Opel Corsa
- 2006- Fiat Linea
- 2007- Fiat Fiorino and Qubo/Citroën Nemo/Peugeot Bipper
- 2008- Alfa Romeo MiTo
- 2009- Chevrolet Agile
- 2010- Chevrolet Tornado
- 2010- Fiat Doblò second generation
- 2010- Opel Meriva
- 2011- Opel Combo
- 2012- Chevrolet Cobalt (Brazilian)
[edit] Gamma II
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GMDAT has taken responsibility for future development of the GSV (Global Small Vehicle) architecture,.[2][3] This architecture will eventually replace all small vehicles from GM, as a true global small car platform. Most of the engineering work on GSV based Opel/Vauxhall vehicles was done at Opels International Technical Development Center (ITDC) in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
The vehicles will be assembled at factories in the United States, Germany, Spain, India, Korea, Mexico, Thailand, Venezuela, and China.
Current and announced vehicles based on GSV platform:
- 2011- Chevrolet Aveo/2012 Chevrolet Sonic
- 2012- Opel Mokka,[4] Buick Encore
Potential future vehicles to be built on Gamma II:
- Chevrolet crossover SUV/MPV[5]
- Opel Allegra[6]
- Opel Corsa
Gamma II concept vehicles:
- 2010- Chevrolet Aveo RS concept car
[edit] References
- ^ "The new product plan Fiat and the three italian platform". Borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com. 2009-02-09. http://borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idITMIE63K0JR20100421. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ^ "GM Daewoo wins job to develop plaform for Aveo, other small cars for GM worldwide". AutoWeek. http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/FREE/511290701. Retrieved November 29, 2005.
- ^ "Small GM Cars go Global". AutoWeek. http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061113/FREE/61113003/1024/LATESTNEWS. Retrieved November 13, 2006.
- ^ "Opel Mokka Corsa based SUV going to Geneva". Inautonews.com. http://www.inautonews.com/opel-mokka-corsa-based-suv-going-to-geneva. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
- ^ "SCOOP: Mystery Chevrolet Small Crossover / MPV Spotted in Europe, What is it? - Carscoop". Carscoop.blogspot.com. 2011-06-01. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2011/06/scoop-mystery-chevrolet-small-crossover.html. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
- ^ "Erlkönig Opel Allegra/New Small (2012): Hier rollt der 8000-Euro-Opel". autobild.de. 2011-01-31. http://www.autobild.de/artikel/erlkoenig-opel-allegra-new-small-2012--1537473.html. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
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