BMW CLAR platform
| BMW CLAR platform | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | |
| Related | BMW UKL platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine(s) | |
| Transmission(s) | |
The Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform is a car platform developed by BMW.
It is a modular platform that incorporates steel, aluminium, and optional carbon fibre.[1] It is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive setups and debuted in the G11 7 Series in 2015.[2] It is designed to accommodate a pure ICE drivetrain, has an optional 48-volt electrical system in a mild-hybrid configuration, but also supports plug-in hybrid and battery electric drivetrains.[3]
It was initially called 35up but was later renamed to CLAR.[4] It covers D-segment cars, E-segment cars, F-segment cars, sports cars, SUVs. Smaller BMW cars in the B-segment and C-segment, compact MPV and smaller SUV use the front-wheel drive-based BMW UKL platform instead.
Vehicles
- 2015–present G11 7 Series[5]
- 2016–present G30 5 Series[6]
- 2017–present G32 6 Series Gran Turismo[7]
- 2017–present G01 X3[8]
- 2017–present G02 X4[9]
- 2018–present G05 X5[10]
- 2018–present G15 8 Series[11]
- 2018–present G29 Z4[12]
- 2019–present G20 3 Series[13]
- 2019–present G07 X7[14]
- 2019–present Toyota Supra (J29/DB)[15]
- 2019–present G06 X6[16]
- 2020–present G22 4 Series[17]
References
- ^ "Report: Next BMW X5 to Use 7 Series "CLAR" Platform | Automobile Magazine". Automobile Magazine. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ Elliott, Andrew (2016-04-19). "2017 BMW X5 to Use New 7-Series CLAR Platform - GTspirit". GTspirit. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "Insight: how new BMW platforms can cope with multiple powertrains | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "BMW CFO confirms CLAR - the new RWD platform and future hybrids". BMW BLOG. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "Video: This Is How a 2016 BMW 7 Series Is Assembled". BMW BLOG. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "2017 BMW 5 Series officially revealed - plus exclusive Autocar pictures | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "2018 BMW 6 Series GT Revealed - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "2018 BMW X3 preview". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "All-New 2018 BMW X4 Makes First Public Appearance, Rear Reminds Of Mercedes | Carscoops". Carscoops. 2017-05-02. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "BMW X5 styling leaks onto internet early | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "New BMW 8 Series Set to Return in 2018 | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
- ^ "BMW Z4 reborn as 335bhp Porsche 718 Boxster rival | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "New BMW 3-series revealed: G20 debuts in Paris". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
- ^ "BMW X7 prototype 2018: first drive of luxury SUV | –Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
- ^ Kable, Greg (5 May 2018). "2019 Toyota Supra preview". Which Car. Australia. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "New BMW X6 leaks ahead of tonight's official reveal | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- ^ Meiners, Jens (2020-06-02). "2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe Gets a Bold, Controversial New Face". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-06-02.