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{{Infobox automobile platform
{{Infobox automobile platform
| name = Fiat Mini platform
| name = Fiat Mini platform
| image = Fiat Panda front 20090318.jpg
| image = Fiat Panda front 20090318.jpg
| aka =
| aka =
| manufacturer = [[Fiat Auto]] (2003-2007)<br/>[[Fiat Group Automobiles]] (2007-2014)<br/>[[FCA Italy]] (2014-present)
| manufacturer = [[Fiat Auto]] (2003–2007)<br/>[[Fiat Group Automobiles]] (2007–2014)<br/>[[FCA Italy]] (2014-present)
| production = 2003–present
| production = 2003–present
| class = [[City car]]
| class = [[City car]]
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The '''Fiat Mini platform''' is an [[automobile platform]] shared among [[city car]]s of the [[Fiat|Fiat Group]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idITMIE63K0JR20100421 |title=The new product plan Fiat and the three italian platform |publisher=Borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com |date=9 February 2009 |accessdate=31 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110103073716/http://borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idITMIE63K0JR20100421 |archivedate=3 January 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
The '''Fiat Mini platform''' is an [[automobile platform]] shared among [[city car]]s of the [[Fiat|Fiat Group]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idITMIE63K0JR20100421 |title=The new product plan Fiat and the three italian platform |publisher=Borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com |date=9 February 2009 |accessdate=31 December 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110103073716/http://borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idITMIE63K0JR20100421 |archivedate=3 January 2011 }}</ref>


==Specification==
==Specification==
Developed in the late 1990s in [[Turin]], Italy, the Mini platform was designed to be adaptable to the city cars sold by Fiat Group. The Mini platform replaced the old Panda platform (code project Type Zero; ''Tipo Zero'' in Italian) dating back to 1980. All components were totally new, and were made to be adaptable to more types of small vehicles (including hatchback, convertible and crossover SUV). The frame makes heavy use of high-strength steel. Cars built on the Mini platform can accommodate either [[front-wheel drive|front-]] or [[four-wheel drive]], using only [[front-engine design|front-mounted]] [[transverse engine]]s. The standard version was of the platform is designed for [[MacPherson strut|MacPherson]] strut front [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] and torsion beam rear suspension but the [[four wheel drive]] version was re-engineered with independent semi-trailing arms rear suspension and electronic [[Limited slip differential]].
Developed in the late 1990s in [[Turin]], Italy, the Mini platform was designed to be adaptable to the city cars sold by Fiat Group. The Mini platform replaced the old Panda platform (code project Type Zero; ''Tipo Zero'' in Italian) dating back to 1980. All components were totally new, and were made to be adaptable to more types of small vehicles (including hatchback, convertible and crossover SUV). The frame makes heavy use of high-strength steel. Cars built on the Mini platform can accommodate either [[front-wheel drive|front-]] or [[four-wheel drive]], using only [[front-engine design|front-mounted]] [[transverse engine]]s. The standard version was of the platform is designed for [[MacPherson strut|MacPherson]] strut front [[Suspension (vehicle)|suspension]] and torsion beam rear suspension but the [[four wheel drive]] version was re-engineered with independent semi-trailing arms rear suspension and electronic [[Limited slip differential]].


A concept version was used in the 1999 Fiat Ecobasic prototype, powered by a small 1.2 JTD Multijet engine, but the first production vehicle on the platform was the Mk2 [[Fiat Panda]] in 2003 - a five-door hatchback with a high roof which allowed for increased interior space compared to most of its competitors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2010/aprile/22/Dalle_mini_alle_compact_cosi_co_8_100422004.shtml |title=New Fiat Group platforms |publisher=Archiviostorico.corriere.it |date=24 December 2009 |accessdate=31 December 2010}}</ref> The architecture has been developed for production by [[Fiat]] in Poland, in [[Mexico]] by [[Chrysler]] (when the [[Fiat 500 (2007)|Fiat 500]] was adapted for sale in the USA) and later in [[Italy]] at [[Pomigliano d'Arco]] plant (when production of the [[Fiat Panda#3rd generation (2012–)|Fiat Panda Mk3]] began there).
A concept version was used in the 1999 Fiat Ecobasic prototype, powered by a small 1.2 JTD Multijet engine, but the first production vehicle on the platform was the Mk2 [[Fiat Panda]] in 2003 – a five-door hatchback with a high roof which allowed for increased interior space compared to most of its competitors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2010/aprile/22/Dalle_mini_alle_compact_cosi_co_8_100422004.shtml |title=New Fiat Group platforms |publisher=Archiviostorico.corriere.it |date=24 December 2009 |accessdate=31 December 2010}}</ref> The architecture has been developed for production by [[Fiat]] in Poland, in [[Mexico]] by [[Chrysler]] (when the [[Fiat 500 (2007)|Fiat 500]] was adapted for sale in the USA) and later in [[Italy]] at [[Pomigliano d'Arco]] plant (when production of the [[Fiat Panda#3rd generation (2012–)|Fiat Panda Mk3]] began there).


The Mini platform has a wheelbase of 2,299mm in the standard version (2,305mm in 4x4 version), which is used on the [[Fiat Panda|Fiat Panda Mk2]]. In 2007, the platform spawned two smaller three-door hatchbacks: the [[Fiat 500 (2007)|Fiat 500]] and [[Ford Ka|Ford Ka Mk2]].
The Mini platform has a wheelbase of 2,299mm in the standard version (2,305mm in 4x4 version), which is used on the [[Fiat Panda|Fiat Panda Mk2]]. In 2007, the platform spawned two smaller three-door hatchbacks: the [[Fiat 500 (2007)|Fiat 500]] and [[Ford Ka|Ford Ka Mk2]].


A Long wheelbase version (2,390mm) of the platform was used in the [[Lancia Ypsilon|Lancia Ypsilon Mk3]], launched in 2011. In 2012, the third generation of Fiat Panda was launched, again using the standard-wheelbase version, but at the 2,305mm wheelbase previously used only for the 4x4 models.
A Long wheelbase version (2,390mm) of the platform was used in the [[Lancia Ypsilon|Lancia Ypsilon Mk3]], launched in 2011. In 2012, the third generation of Fiat Panda was launched, again using the standard-wheelbase version, but at the 2,305mm wheelbase previously used only for the 4x4 models.


Vehicles based on Fiat Mini platform:
Vehicles based on Fiat Mini platform:
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* 2008—2016 [[Ford Ka#Second generation (2008–present)|Ford Ka Mk2]]
* 2008—2016 [[Ford Ka#Second generation (2008–present)|Ford Ka Mk2]]
* 2011—present [[Lancia Ypsilon#Third generation (2011–present)|Lancia Ypsilon Mk3]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alvolante.it/news/nuova_lancia_ypsilon-74511044 |title=New Lancia Ypslon test mule based on Fiat Panda platform |publisher=Alvolante.it |accessdate=31 December 2010}}</ref>
* 2011—present [[Lancia Ypsilon#Third generation (2011–present)|Lancia Ypsilon Mk3]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alvolante.it/news/nuova_lancia_ypsilon-74511044 |title=New Lancia Ypslon test mule based on Fiat Panda platform |publisher=Alvolante.it |accessdate=31 December 2010}}</ref>
* 2012-present [[Fiat Panda#3rd generation (2012–)|Fiat Panda Mk3]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiatpress.com/press/detail/11327 |title=New Fiat Panda third generation |publisher=Fiatpress.com |date=30 August 2011 |accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref>
* 2012–present [[Fiat Panda#3rd generation (2012–)|Fiat Panda Mk3]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiatpress.com/press/detail/11327 |title=New Fiat Panda third generation |publisher=Fiatpress.com |date=30 August 2011 |accessdate=12 November 2011}}</ref>


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
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=="Economy" platform==
=="Economy" platform==
The "Economy" platform, is a chassis create for the small low cost vehicle produced by FCA in South America. Is a new platform introduced first with the Fiat Uno (codeproject 327) in 2010 assembly in Betim, Brasil. Fiat said "the Panda and Uno were born together in design and share the same concept, but have no mechanical parts in common".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carros.ig.com.br/salaodefrankfurt/panda+seria+um+carro+interessante+no+brasil+diz+fiat/3621.html |title=Panda seria um carro interessante no Brasil, diz Fiat |publisher=/carros.ig.com.br |date=2011-09-16 |accessdate=25 November 2011}}</ref> Fiat claims that the Uno uses 82% of new components, being based on the old Fiat Palio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestcars.uol.com.br/testes3/fiat-uno-2011-2.htm |title=Avaliação Fiat Uno |publisher=/bestcars.uol.com.br |date=6 May 2010 |accessdate=25 November 2011}}</ref>
The "Economy" platform, is a chassis create for the small low cost vehicle produced by FCA in South America. Is a new platform introduced first with the Fiat Uno (codeproject 327) in 2010 assembly in Betim, Brasil. Fiat said "the Panda and Uno were born together in design and share the same concept, but have no mechanical parts in common".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carros.ig.com.br/salaodefrankfurt/panda+seria+um+carro+interessante+no+brasil+diz+fiat/3621.html |title=Panda seria um carro interessante no Brasil, diz Fiat |publisher=/carros.ig.com.br |date=2011-09-16 |accessdate=25 November 2011}}</ref> Fiat claims that the Uno uses 82% of new components, being based on the old Fiat Palio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bestcars.uol.com.br/testes3/fiat-uno-2011-2.htm |title=Avaliação Fiat Uno |publisher=/bestcars.uol.com.br |date=6 May 2010 |accessdate=25 November 2011}}</ref>
A long wheelbase version was also used in the second generation of Palio (326) and Grand Siena (326 3V). In 2014 Fiat introduce the Brazilian Fiorino based on the modified Uno (327) chassis with rear axle come from the [[Fiat Strada]] pick up and in the 2016 the little Fiat Mobi introduce a new version of the Economy platform engineering to more lower cost.
A long wheelbase version was also used in the second generation of Palio (326) and Grand Siena (326 3V). In 2014 Fiat introduce the Brazilian Fiorino based on the modified Uno (327) chassis with rear axle come from the [[Fiat Strada]] pick up and in the 2016 the little Fiat Mobi introduce a new version of the Economy platform engineering to more lower cost.


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==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 05:12, 2 December 2021

Fiat Mini platform
Overview
ManufacturerFiat Auto (2003–2007)
Fiat Group Automobiles (2007–2014)
FCA Italy (2014-present)
Production2003–present
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorFiat Type Zero platform
SuccessorSTLA Small

The Fiat Mini platform is an automobile platform shared among city cars of the Fiat Group.[1]

Specification

Developed in the late 1990s in Turin, Italy, the Mini platform was designed to be adaptable to the city cars sold by Fiat Group. The Mini platform replaced the old Panda platform (code project Type Zero; Tipo Zero in Italian) dating back to 1980. All components were totally new, and were made to be adaptable to more types of small vehicles (including hatchback, convertible and crossover SUV). The frame makes heavy use of high-strength steel. Cars built on the Mini platform can accommodate either front- or four-wheel drive, using only front-mounted transverse engines. The standard version was of the platform is designed for MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension but the four wheel drive version was re-engineered with independent semi-trailing arms rear suspension and electronic Limited slip differential.

A concept version was used in the 1999 Fiat Ecobasic prototype, powered by a small 1.2 JTD Multijet engine, but the first production vehicle on the platform was the Mk2 Fiat Panda in 2003 – a five-door hatchback with a high roof which allowed for increased interior space compared to most of its competitors.[2] The architecture has been developed for production by Fiat in Poland, in Mexico by Chrysler (when the Fiat 500 was adapted for sale in the USA) and later in Italy at Pomigliano d'Arco plant (when production of the Fiat Panda Mk3 began there).

The Mini platform has a wheelbase of 2,299mm in the standard version (2,305mm in 4x4 version), which is used on the Fiat Panda Mk2. In 2007, the platform spawned two smaller three-door hatchbacks: the Fiat 500 and Ford Ka Mk2.

A Long wheelbase version (2,390mm) of the platform was used in the Lancia Ypsilon Mk3, launched in 2011. In 2012, the third generation of Fiat Panda was launched, again using the standard-wheelbase version, but at the 2,305mm wheelbase previously used only for the 4x4 models.

Vehicles based on Fiat Mini platform:

"Economy" platform

The "Economy" platform, is a chassis create for the small low cost vehicle produced by FCA in South America. Is a new platform introduced first with the Fiat Uno (codeproject 327) in 2010 assembly in Betim, Brasil. Fiat said "the Panda and Uno were born together in design and share the same concept, but have no mechanical parts in common".[5] Fiat claims that the Uno uses 82% of new components, being based on the old Fiat Palio.[6] A long wheelbase version was also used in the second generation of Palio (326) and Grand Siena (326 3V). In 2014 Fiat introduce the Brazilian Fiorino based on the modified Uno (327) chassis with rear axle come from the Fiat Strada pick up and in the 2016 the little Fiat Mobi introduce a new version of the Economy platform engineering to more lower cost.

The successor of the FCA Economy platform was the new FCA MP1 (Modular Platform 1) chassis introduced in 2017 with the new Fiat Argo

Vehicles based on Fiat Economy ("Low Cost") platform:

References

  1. ^ "The new product plan Fiat and the three italian platform". Borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com. 9 February 2009. Archived from the original on 3 January 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
  2. ^ "New Fiat Group platforms". Archiviostorico.corriere.it. 24 December 2009. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
  3. ^ "New Lancia Ypslon test mule based on Fiat Panda platform". Alvolante.it. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
  4. ^ "New Fiat Panda third generation". Fiatpress.com. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Panda seria um carro interessante no Brasil, diz Fiat". /carros.ig.com.br. 16 September 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Avaliação Fiat Uno". /bestcars.uol.com.br. 6 May 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2011.
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