GM Gamma platform

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Gamma is General Motors' new subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform. The architecture was developed by Opel in Germany and was based on the Opel Corsa. The first version of the platform was issued in 2001 with the introducion of Corsa C.

Current vehicles based on this platform:

1 SCSS
2 Future
3 See also
4 References

[edit] SCSS

A new version of the Gamma platform, dubbed SCCS (Small Common Components and Systems), was codeveloped since 2002 by a team of Fiat and Opel engineers located in Turin. The platform premiered with 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and is used in 2007 Corsa.

Even after the dissolution of the GM/Fiat partnership, both companies retain the rights to continue developing SCCS-derived models.

Vehicles based on SCSS platform:

2006 Fiat Grande Punto
2007 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa
2008 Alfa Romeo unnamed "Junior" coupe

[edit] Future

GM Daewoo will take responsibility for future development of this platform, merging Opel designs with their subcompact T-series platform used in Lanos and Kalos. The GAMMA architecture is not only for hatchback and sedan, but also capable of monocap & small SUV. The first Global GAMMA based car will be arrive by early 2010.

The vehicles will be much more similar architecturally than the current versions, but will be assembled at factories in China, Germany, India, Korea, Mexico, Thailand, and Venezuela. A shorter version of the platform will spawn smaller cars like the Chevrolet Spark for the developing world, with assembly and sales in China, Colombia, India, Korea, Poland, Venezuela, and Vietnam.