Engineering: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

Opel Rekord E (1982–1986)
Holden Commodore VP (1991–1992)
Opel Omega B (1999–2003)
Holden Calais VX (2000–2001)
  • Buick XP2000
    • 1995: Buick XP2000 (Concept Vehicle only)
  • Daewoo Prince
    • 1991–1997: Daewoo Prince.
  • Holden Commodore
    • 1978–1988: Holden Commodore, Holden Calais, (VB, VC, VH, VK, VL).
    • 1988–1997: Holden Commodore, Holden Berlina, Holden Calais, (VN/VG, VP, VR, VS).
    • 1997–2007: Holden Commodore, Holden Berlina, Holden Calais, Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega (VT, VX, VY, VZ).
  • 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
  • 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
  • Opel Rekord
    Holden VZ Calais. The VZ Commodore and its derivatives were the last Vehicles to use the V platform.
    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.