GM Gamma platform
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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. The first version of the platform was issued in 2001 with the introducion of Corsa C.
Current vehicles based on this platform:
- 2001 Opel Combo
- 2001 Opel Corsa
- 2001 Vauxhall Corsa
- 2002 Chevrolet Corsa
- 2004 Opel Tigra TwinTop
SCSS
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 across 2006 Fiat Grande Punto, and it will be used in 2007 Corsa and variants, and also future Fiat Idea/Lancia Musa and Lancia Ypsilon.Even after the dissolution of the GM/Fiat partnership, both companies retain the rights to continue developing SCCS-derived models.
Vehicles based on SCSS platform:
- 2006 Fiat Grande Punto
- 2007 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa
Future
GM Daewoo will take responsibility for future development of this platform, merging Opel designs with their subcompact T-series platform used in Lanos and Kalos. New cars are to arrive by 2008-2009.This new Gamma platform will be used in the following vehicles:
- Chevrolet Aveo and future Daewoo Gentra
- Opel Corsa and variants from Vauxhall and Chevrolet
See also
Current GM platforms:- Gamma - subcompact FWD
- Delta - compact FWD
- Epsilon - mid-size FWD
- Kappa - compact RWD
- W - midsize cars FWD
- Sigma - midsize RWD
- G/K - fullsize cars FWD
- V - full-size RWD
- Theta - crossover SUV AWD
- U - minivan FWD
- Lambda - minivan FWD/AWD
- Y - sports cars RWD
- GMT - trucks RWD
References
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