Magna Steyr
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| Type | Limited public partnership (AG & KG) |
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| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor(s) | Steyr-Daimler-Puch |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder(s) | Frank Stronach |
| Headquarters | Oberwaltersdorf, Austria |
| Key people | Günther Apfalter, President |
| Products | contract Automobile manufacturing, automobile components |
| Services | Consultancy services |
| Revenue |  |
| Employees | 10,400 (2012) |
| Parent | Magna International |
| Website | MagnaSteyr.com |
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG is an automobile manufacturer based in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria, with its primary manufacturing location in Graz. It is a subsidiary of Canadian-based Magna International and was previously part of the Steyr-Daimler-Puch conglomerate.
Magna Steyr engineers, develops and assembles automobiles for other companies on a contractual basis; therefore, Magna Steyr is not an automobile marque. In 2002, it absorbed Daimler AG's Eurostar vehicle assembly facility. The company's vehicle assembly capacity reached 200,000 vehicles a year. It is the largest contract manufacturer for automobiles worldwide,[1] and has several manufacturing sites, with its main car production in Graz in Austria.
Magna Steyr developed Mercedes-Benz's "4Matic" four-wheel drive (4wd) system, and assembles all E-Class 4Matic models. The company also undertook substantial development on the BMW X3 and manufactures all first generation X3s, the Aston Martin Rapide and developed several cars on behalf of manufacturers such as the Audi TT, Fiat Bravo and Peugeot RCZ.
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History[edit]
Magna Steyr AG & Co KG was founded in 2001 after Magna International Inc. acquired a majority shareholding in Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG three years earlier.[2]
Production[edit]
Current[edit]
- Mini Paceman – since 2012[3]
- Mini Countryman – since 2010[4]
- Peugeot RCZ[5] – since 2010
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG (aluminium body) – since 2009
- Mercedes-Benz G-Class – since 1979
Former[edit]
- Aston Martin Rapide (2010–2012)[6]
- Chrysler Voyager (July 2007–December 2007)[citation needed]
- Jeep Commander (2006–2010)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee WH (2005–2010)
- Chrysler 300C (2005–2010)
- BMW X3 (2003–2010)
- Saab 9-3 Convertible (2003–2009)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2003–2006) (all-wheel-drive)
- Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 (1999–2002)
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 (1996–2002) (all-wheel-drive)
- Jeep Grand Cherokee ZG, WG, WJ (1994–2004)
- Audi V8L (1990–1994)
- Volkswagen Golf Country (1990–1991)
- Volkswagen Transporter T3 4x4 (1984–1992)
- Pinzgauer (1971–2000)
- Haflinger (1959-1974)
- Puch 500/650/700c/126 (1957-1975)
- Alpenwagen (1919)
- Voiturette (1904)
Car components[edit]
- Mercedes-Benz SLK vario-roof assembly – over 500,000 produced since 1996[7]
- Opel Astra TwinTop convertible roof assembly – 2005–2010[8]
Cancelled contracts[edit]
Porsche had announced in June 2008 that the Boxster and Cayman models would be manufactured by Magna Steyr from 2012, but this contract was cancelled in December 2009 and transferred to Karmann, a German car assembly company which had recently been taken over by Porsche's parent company, Volkswagen.[9]
Mila[edit]
Magna Steyr created the Mila brand to differentiate its technology and research. Several concept cars have been shown at various motor shows.
Mila Coupic[edit]
The sixth concept car in the Mila family the Mila Coupic combines three different vehicle concepts in one: a SUV coupé which can be transformed into a pick-up or a convertible. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012.
Mila Aerolight[edit]
At the Geneva Motor Show 2011, the fifth Mila concept car was presented: Mila Aerolight, a compact four-seater, powered by CNG.
Mila EV[edit]
The Mila EV was a plug-in electric vehicle concept[10] based on a modular lightweight platform, displayed at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.[11]
Mila Alpin[edit]
The Alpin was a small, lightweight off-road vehicle for four passengers in a 3+1 seat arrangement announced at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.[12] It had an unusual mid-engine layout and was based on a low-cost production concept.[13] It was 3540mm long, 1703mm wide and 1750mm high, with a 3-cylinder 1.0 L (999cc) engine in two versions; CNG natural gas or petrol. The petrol version was much lighter, with a weight of 906 kg.
Mila Future[edit]
Presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2007, the Mila Future is a sculpture with four roof options: coupé, landaulet, copster (a crossover between a coupé and a roadster) and roadster.
Concept Mila[edit]
The showcar was presented at the IAA in Frankfurt in 2005 as a one-seater sportscar. The first prototype of the CNG-powered vehicle was built in 2006. And with Mila 2 followed the two-seater version.
See also[edit]
- Karmann in Germany
- Bertone and Pininfarina in Italy
- Heuliez in France
- Valmet Automotive in Finland
References[edit]
- ^ "New World of Telecommunications". Siemens. 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ http://www.magna.com/xchg/complete_vehicle/XSL/standard.xsl/-/content/148_1867.htm
- ^ "Mini Paceman review". The Telegraph. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 16 January 2013.
- ^ Car Magazine 20 January 2010
- ^ Daily Telegraph 19 August 2009
- ^ Birmingham Post 9 June 2011
- ^ Magna Steyr press release
- ^ Magna Steyr website
- ^ Autocar: Porsche cancels Magna contract
- ^ "Preview: Obama at Plug-In Center Thurs + News Roundup". CalCars. 2009-03-18. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ Magna Steyr press release 2009
- ^ Autoblog.com 28 February 2008
- ^ Magna press release image
External links[edit]
- MagnaSteyr.com official website]
- Mila Mila official website]
- Magna Steyr plant profile at Autoindex.org
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