GM platforms

The General Motors A platform (commonly called A-body) was a midsize car automobile platform. The A-bodies evolved from rear wheel drive compact cars to front wheel drive midsize cars over the course of 35 years. The switch in drive layout in 1982 spawned the G-body. In the end, every A-body car line was cancelled, but new nameplates on the GM Epsilon platform have taken their place. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM A platform"

The B platform, or B-body, was General Motors' full-size rear wheel drive automobile platform. It was closely related to the Cadillac D-body and was used for coupes, sedans, and station wagons. All D- and B-bodies were built in Arlington, Texas. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM B platform"

The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was a fullsize car automobile platform produced until 1996. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM C platform"

The D platform, or D-body, was Cadillac' last full-size rear wheel drive automobile platform in the 1990s. It was closely related to the GM B platform, though the Cadillac used an extra-long 121.5 in wheelbase. All D- and B-bodies were built in Arlington, Texas, United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM D platform"

Delta is General Motors' new compact front wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture was developed with the help of Opel in Germany and is all new. The platform debuted in the 2003 Saturn ION. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Delta platform"

The General Motors E platform (commonly called the E-body) was a front wheel drive personal luxury car automobile platform produced from 1966 to 2002. It was essentially identical to Cadillac's K platform, but that was dedicated to sedans, while all E-bodies were coupes. A smaller version, the GM V platform, was produced for two " halo cars", the Buick Reatta and Cadillac Allante. These only lasted from 1987 to 1993 ( 1988 to 1991 for the Reatta), however. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM E platform"

Epsilon is General Motors' new mid-size front wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture debuted in the 2003 Saab 9-3 and Opel Vectra. Since this platform falls squarely in the center of the worldwide automobile market, GM plans to produce a great many Epsilon vehicles with over a dozen variations. As of 2005, it is GM's highest volume worldwide platform (or architecture in GM-speak). Even after the dissolution of the GM/ Fiat partnership, both companies retain the rights to continue developing Epsilon-derived models. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Epsilon platform" The article you are reading is from shortopedia

The F platform, or F-body, was General Motors' small rear wheel drive automobile platform from 1967 until 2002. It was based partially on the GM X platform, which was used for compact applications instead of the sporting intent of the F-Body. The only two vehicles to have been built using the F-Body platform are the Chevrolet Camaro and the Pontiac Firebird. The fourth character in the Vehicle Identification Number for an F-body car is "F". ...more on Wikipedia about "GM F platform"

The General Motors G platform (also called G-Body) automobile platform name was used twice. The current G-bodies use the front wheel drive version. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM G platform"

Gamma is General Motors' new subcompact front wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture was developed by Opel in Germany and was based on the Opel Corsa. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Gamma platform"

GMT is the name used for all of General Motors' SUV/ truck automobile platforms. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM GMT platform"

The H platform, or H-body, name has been used twice by General Motors. The 1970s H-body was an inexpensive rear wheel drive compact automobile platform from the 1970s. The 1980s H-body was a front wheel drive fullsize car platform. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM H platform"

The J platform, or J-body, was General Motors' inexpensive front wheel drive automobile platform from the 1980s and 1990s. The platform replaced the GM H platform. The first J-body car was the Chevrolet Cavalier, which was released on March 21, 1981 as a 1982 model. The Cavalier was phased out at the end of 2004 in favor of the new Chevrolet Cobalt. The last surviving J-body car, the Mexican-built Pontiac Sunfire, ended production in June 2005. There are three generations of the J-body: 1982–1987, 1988–1994, and 1995–2005. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM J platform"

The General Motors K platform (commonly called the K-body) was the basis of the Cadillac Seville model over two entirely different automobile platforms. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM K platform" Pure www.shortopedia.com. Pure Information Power.

Kappa is General Motors' new compact rear wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture will debut in the 2006 Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky, but GM has diverted funding from future Kappa projects in the near term to higher-profit vehicles. Future compact sport sedans could appear on Kappa once the GMT900 trucks are launched. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Kappa platform"

The General Motors L platform (commonly called the L-body) was a compact car automobile platform produced from 1987 through 1996. The L-body was essentially identical to the N-body platform used by other GM divisions with the same 103.4 in wheelbase and rear beam suspension. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM L platform"

Lambda is General Motors' future minivan/"sport wagon" automobile platform. The architecture will debut two years after initially planned in 2006. The program was delayed several times because of company fears that it would take sales and profits away from the GMT truck platform. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Lambda platform"

The GM M platform was the designation used by General Motors to refer to its line of subcompact captive import cars that first appeared in showrooms in 1985. The platform was originally designed by Suzuki for their 1985 Swift, and adopted by Chevrolet with the introduction of the Sprint. The first iteration of this design was developed totally by Suzuki in the early 1980's. However, the second and third generations of this platform, first appearing in 1989 and 1995 respectively, were designed at GM's Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, while the engines and drivetrains were again left to Suzuki. From 1985 through 1989, all models were imported from Suzuki's facilities in Japan. However, in 1990, all North American M-cars were produced at CAMI in Ingersoll, Ontario with the exception of convertible body styles, which continued to be produced in Japan and imported. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM M platform"

The General Motors N platform (commonly called the N-body) was a front wheel drive compact car automobile platform produced from 1985 to 2006. The N platform replaced the GM X platform in 1985. It used a solid axle rear suspension and MacPherson struts in front. The first-generation (103.4 in wheelbase) platform was used for the following vehicles: ...more on Wikipedia about "GM N platform"

General Motors used the P-body name internally to refer to four different vehicle lines: ...more on Wikipedia about "GM P platform"

General Motors used the S-body name internally to refer to its line of badge engineered cars built with Toyota at the NUMMI plant. The later Pontiac Vibe/ Toyota Matrix uses a so-called M-body platform. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM S platform" The Ultimate www.shortopedia.com Machine.

Sigma is General Motors' new full-size rear wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture debuted in 2002 with the 2003 Cadillac CTS and is adaptable for all wheel drive and extended wheelbase versions. Development of the Sigma platform began at Holden in Australia before 1998 as GWRD or Global World Rear Drive. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Sigma platform"

The General Motors T-car was an automobile platform for subcompact cars. It was the 1970s' most prolific world car programme. The T-cars were all rear-wheel drive unibody cars. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM T platform"

Theta is General Motors' midsize crossover SUV automobile platform. The architecture debuted in 2002 with the Saturn VUE and was later used for the Chevrolet Equinox. The platform was developed by GM and Suzuki Motors, but a substantial part of work for the later 2006 and 2007 Theta models was done by GM Daewoo and GM's Shanghai, China engineering operation, Pan-Asia Technical Automotive Center. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM Theta platform"

The U platform is a generic name for General Motors' minivan platform. ...more on Wikipedia about "GM U platform"

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