GM Zeta platform
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
|---|---|
| Also called | Global RWD Architecture |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Predecessor | GM W platform GM V platform (RWD) |
| Class | Mid-size Full-size |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 2-door convertible 4-door sedan 5-door Station wagon |
Zeta was the original name for General Motors' full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture was engineered by Holden of Australia and was most recently referred to as the "Global RWD Architecture". The GM Zeta was to have replaced the V-body and the W-body after 2010. As of 3rd September 2008 all future model work on the Zeta program has been abandoned, that is, work on it at GM Holden has ceased and it has not been transferred elsewhere. 5
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[edit] Development
Development was started in cost of approaching AU$ 1,000,000,000 and the first testing mules underwent trials later that of the a global scale. The idea of Zeta as a global platform was officially revived when GM announced the future Camaro would use the Zeta platform.
[edit] Features
The Zeta architecture is very flexible and can accommodate a wide variety of automotive design features such as wheelbase length, ride height, windshield rake and roof line. Zeta's suspension system is all wheel independent and utilizes a MacPherson strut coupled with a dual ball joint lower A-arm for the front and a four link independent setup for the rear wheels. The engine is mounted slightly behind the front axle giving improved weight distribution.
[edit] Vehicles
Current vehicles using this platform:
- 2006 Holden VE Commodore / 2006 HSV E Series / 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 / 2007 Chevrolet Lumina / 2008 Pontiac G8
- 2006 Holden WM Statesman/Caprice / 2007 Chevrolet Caprice / 2008 Daewoo Veritas / 2007 Buick Park Avenue
- 2007 Holden Ute
- 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
[edit] References
- "Camaro tops GM's rwd list; Buick Velite concept, Pontiac GTO and Impala also possibilities". AutoWeek. http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060116/FREE/60116001/1024/LATESTNEWS.
- "Moving Up? Impala goes back to rwd in '09". AutoWeek. http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061113/FREE/61113001/1024/LATESTNEWS.
- "GM to Build New Car Based on Zeta Platform". Detroit Free Press (via Automotive Blogs). http://blogs.automotive.com/1001248/miscellaneous/gm-to-build-new-car-based-on-zeta-platform/index.html.
- "It's official: Pontiac GTO will return!". Leftlanenews. http://www.leftlanenews.com/its-official-pontiac-gto-will-return.html.
- "Holden cutbacks:Holden cuts design and engineering jobs as GM abandons global RWD projects". GoAutoNews Issue 449. http://www.mellor.net/mellor/mellorweb.nsf/weben/Back%20Issues.
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