BMW CLAR platform

BMW CLAR platform
BMW CLAR platform
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2015–present
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive; Front-engine, all-wheel drive (xDrive);
Related	BMW UKL platform
Powertrain
Engine(s)	I3; I4; I6; V8; V12;
Transmission(s)	6-speed manual; 8-speed automatic;

The Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform is a car platform developed by BMW.

It is a modular platform that incorporates steel, aluminium, and optional carbon fibre.^[1] It is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive setups and debuted in the G11 7 Series in 2015.^[2] It is designed to accommodate a pure ICE drivetrain, has an optional 48-volt electrical system in a mild-hybrid configuration, but also supports plug-in hybrid and battery electric drivetrains.^[3]

It was initially called 35up but was later renamed to CLAR.^[4] It covers D-segment cars, E-segment cars, F-segment cars, sports cars, SUVs. Smaller BMW cars in the B-segment and C-segment, compact MPV and smaller SUV use the front-wheel drive-based BMW UKL platform instead.

Vehicles

CLAR LG (Linie Grosse)

Source:^[5]

BMW 7 Series (G11) (2015–2022)^[6]
BMW 8 Series (G15) (2018–present)^[7]
BMW X5 (G05) (2018–present)^[8]
BMW X6 (G06) (2019–present)^[9]
BMW X7 (G07) (2019–present)^[10]

BMW 7 Series (G11)
BMW 8 Series (G15)
BMW X5 (G05)
BMW X6 (G06)
BMW X7 (G07)

CLAR LK (Linie Klein)

Source:^[11]

BMW 5 Series (G30) (2016–2023)^[12]
BMW 6 Series (G32) (2017–2023)^[13]
BMW X3 (G01) (2017–2025)^[14]
BMW X4 (G02) (2018–present)^[15]
BMW iX3 (G08) (2018–present)
BMW Z4 (G29) (2018–present) ^[16]
BMW 3 Series (G20) (2018–present)^[17]
Toyota GR Supra (J29/DB) (2019–present) ^[18]
BMW 4 Series (G22) (2020–present)^[19]
BMW 2 Series (G42) (2021–present)^[20]
Boldmen CR4 (2022–present)^[21]

BMW 5 Series (G30)
BMW 8 Series (G15)
BMW X5 (G05)
BMW X6 (G06)
BMW X7 (G07)
BMW 5 Series (G30)
BMW 8 Series (G15)
BMW X5 (G05)
BMW X6 (G06)
BMW X7 (G07)
BMW 7 Series (G11)

CLAR II (CLAR-WE)

Source:^[22]

BMW iX (I20) (2021–present)
BMW 7 Series (G70) (2022–present)
BMW 5 Series (G60) (2023–present)

References

^ "Report: Next BMW X5 to Use 7 Series "CLAR" Platform | Automobile Magazine". Automobile Magazine. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ Elliott, Andrew (2016-04-19). "2017 BMW X5 to Use New 7-Series CLAR Platform - GTspirit". GTspirit. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "Insight: how new BMW platforms can cope with multiple powertrains | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "BMW CFO confirms CLAR - the new RWD platform and future hybrids". BMW BLOG. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}
^ "Video: This Is How a 2016 BMW 7 Series Is Assembled". BMW BLOG. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "New BMW 8 Series Set to Return in 2018 | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "BMW X5 styling leaks onto internet early | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "New BMW X6 leaks ahead of tonight's official reveal | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
^ "BMW X7 prototype 2018: first drive of luxury SUV | –Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
^ https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}
^ "2017 BMW 5 Series officially revealed - plus exclusive Autocar pictures | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "2018 BMW 6 Series GT Revealed - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "2018 BMW X3 preview". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "All-New 2018 BMW X4 Makes First Public Appearance, Rear Reminds Of Mercedes | Carscoops". Carscoops. 2017-05-02. Retrieved 2018-06-26.
^ "BMW Z4 reborn as 335bhp Porsche 718 Boxster rival | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
^ "New BMW 3-series revealed: G20 debuts in Paris". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
^ Kable, Greg (5 May 2018). "2019 Toyota Supra preview". Which Car. Australia. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
^ Meiners, Jens (2020-06-02). "2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe Gets a Bold, Controversial New Face". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
^ "First drive: 2022 BMW 2 Series M240i Coupé prototype review| Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
^ "Boldmen CR4 is a BMW Z4-based Sports Car from Friedhelm Wiesmann". bmwblog.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
^ https://www.e-mobilbw.de/fileadmin/media/e-mobilbw/Publikationen/Studien/Studie_Zukunftsfaehige_Lieferketten_und_neue_Wertschoepfungsstrukturen_in_der_Automobilindustrie.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

[1] "Report: Next BMW X5 to Use 7 Series "CLAR" Platform | Automobile Magazine". Automobile Magazine. 2016-04-14. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[2] Elliott, Andrew (2016-04-19). "2017 BMW X5 to Use New 7-Series CLAR Platform - GTspirit". GTspirit. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[3] "Insight: how new BMW platforms can cope with multiple powertrains | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[4] "BMW CFO confirms CLAR - the new RWD platform and future hybrids". BMW BLOG. 2015-03-19. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[5] ttps://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

[6] "Video: This Is How a 2016 BMW 7 Series Is Assembled". BMW BLOG. 2016-07-22. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[7] "New BMW 8 Series Set to Return in 2018 | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[8] "BMW X5 styling leaks onto internet early | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[9] "New BMW X6 leaks ahead of tonight's official reveal | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-03.

[10] "BMW X7 prototype 2018: first drive of luxury SUV | –Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-11.

[11] ttps://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

[12] "2017 BMW 5 Series officially revealed - plus exclusive Autocar pictures | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[13] "2018 BMW 6 Series GT Revealed - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[14] "2018 BMW X3 preview". Motor Authority. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[15] "All-New 2018 BMW X4 Makes First Public Appearance, Rear Reminds Of Mercedes | Carscoops". Carscoops. 2017-05-02. Retrieved 2018-06-26.

[16] "BMW Z4 reborn as 335bhp Porsche 718 Boxster rival | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2018-08-25. Retrieved 2018-08-25.

[17] "New BMW 3-series revealed: G20 debuts in Paris". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2018-10-02.

[18] Kable, Greg (5 May 2018). "2019 Toyota Supra preview". Which Car. Australia. Retrieved 18 October 2018.

[19] Meiners, Jens (2020-06-02). "2021 BMW 4-Series Coupe Gets a Bold, Controversial New Face". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2020-06-02.

[20] "First drive: 2022 BMW 2 Series M240i Coupé prototype review| Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-10.

[21] "Boldmen CR4 is a BMW Z4-based Sports Car from Friedhelm Wiesmann". bmwblog.com. Retrieved July 14, 2021.

[22] ttps://www.e-mobilbw.de/fileadmin/media/e-mobilbw/Publikationen/Studien/Studie_Zukunftsfaehige_Lieferketten_und_neue_Wertschoepfungsstrukturen_in_der_Automobilindustrie.pdf ^{[bare URL PDF]}

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