General Motors V platform (RWD)
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The V platform (or V-body) is a rear-wheel drive automobile platform that underpinned various General Motors (GM) vehicles from 1966 through to its final discontinuation in 2007. The V platform was developed in the 1960s by the German subsidiary of GM, Opel, and underpinned vehicles competing in the European E-segment, with the Opel Rekord and Opel Omega being its two most prolific nameplates.
However, it was not without significant revision over its lifetime. The platform's phase-out began when European production ended during 2003, while the Australian variants, produced by Holden continued until 2007, after their final replacement by Zeta-derived models. The first of these Zeta cars came in 2006, with the remaining changing over in 2007. V-cars are identified by the "V" fourth character in their Vehicle Identification Number. Although completely unrelated, the "V platform" designation was also used for a series of North American front-wheel drive personal luxury coupes (see: GM V platform (1987)).
Applications
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- Buick XP2000
- 1995: Buick XP2000 (Concept Vehicle only)
- Daewoo Prince
- 1991–1997: Daewoo Prince.
- Holden Commodore
- Holden Monaro
- 2001–2006: Holden Monaro, Chevrolet Lumina SS, Pontiac GTO, Vauxhall Monaro (V2, VZ).
- Holden Caprice
- 1990–1999: Holden Statesman, Holden Caprice (VQ, VR, VS).
- 1999–2006: Holden Statesman, Holden Caprice, Buick Royaum, Chevrolet Caprice, Daewoo Statesman (WH, WK, WL).
- Holden Ute
- 2000–2007: Holden Ute, Chevrolet Lumina Ute (VU, VY, VZ).
- Opel Commodore
- 1967–1971: Opel Commodore A, Chevrolet Commodore.
- 1972–1977: Opel Commodore B, Ranger, Chevrolet Commodore, Chevrolet Iran.
- 1977–1982: Opel Commodore C, Vauxhall Viceroy, Chevrolet Commodore, Daewoo Royale.
- Opel Monza
- 1978–1986: Opel Monza A, Vauxhall Royale Coupe.
- Opel Omega
- 1986–1994: Opel Omega A, Vauxhall Carlton Mark II, Chevrolet Omega A (1992–1999), Lotus Carlton, Lotus Omega.
- 1994–2003: Opel Omega B, Vauxhall Omega B, Cadillac Catera.
- Opel Rekord
Holden Calais VZ (2004-2007) - 1966–1971: Opel Rekord C, Ranger, Chevrolet Comodoro, Chevrolet Opala.
- 1972–1977: Opel Rekord D, Ranger.
- 1977–1986: Opel Rekord E, Vauxhall Carlton Mark I.
- Opel Senator
- 1978–1987: Opel Senator A, Chevrolet Senator, Vauxhall Royale.
- 1987–1994: Opel Senator B, Vauxhall Senator.