GM Delta platform

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Delta is General Motors' new compact front-wheel drive automobile platform, replacing the GM J platform. The platform debuted in the 2003 Saturn ION. Vehicles of this platform generally carry the symbol "A" in the fourth digit of their VINs. The architecture was mainly developed by Opel in Germany and bears strong resemblance to the previous Opel Astra (GM2700/3000) platform. The 2004 Astra H/C is a Delta car and therefore the platform is in fact an evolution of the GM2700/3000.

The Volkswagen Jetta is said to have been the target for the design group. Delta uses an independent suspension in front and torsion bar type in the rear. The Ecotec Family II engine is widely used, as are a 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission.

Control of the Delta platform has passed, as of 2005, to GM Europe. Headquartered with Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany, GM Europe will be responsible for all future Delta product decisions.

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Current vehicles based on this platform:


Possible future vehicles based on Delta:

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Current GM platforms:

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