Fiat Mini platform
| Fiat Mini platform | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | Panda platform |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini platform |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat Type Zero platform |
The Mini platform is an automobile platform shared among city cars of the Fiat Group.[1]
Specification
It was originally based on the engineering concept of the Fiat Ecobasic, and is applicable to either front- or four-wheel drive vehicles, using only front-mounted transverse engines. The standard version was 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.
The first version of the platform was issued in 2003 with the introduction of the second generation of Fiat Panda.[2] The architecture was developed by Fiat in Poland and Brazil.[citation needed]
Vehicles based on Fiat Mini platform
- 1999 Fiat Ecobasic concept car
- 2003 Fiat Panda Mk2
- 2006 Fiat Panda Hydrogen
- 2007 Fiat 500
- 2008 Ford Ka Mk2
- 2010 Fiat "Novo" Uno (Brazil)[citation needed]
- 2011 Lancia Ypsilon Mk3[3]
- 2011 Fiat Palio Mk2 (Type 326)[4]
- 2011 Fiat Panda Mk3[5]
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References
- ^ "The new product plan Fiat and the three italian platform". Borsaitaliana.it.reuters.com. 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
- ^ "New Fiat Group platforms". Archiviostorico.corriere.it. 2009-12-24. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
- ^ "New Lancia Ypslon test mule based on Fiat Panda platform". Alvolante.it. Retrieved 2010-12-31.
- ^ "New Fiat Palio 326 unveil in August 2011". Quatrorodas.abril.com.br. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
- ^ New Fiat Panda third generation