GM H platform (RWD)
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- See also: GM H platform (FWD)
The H platform, or H-body, name has been used twice by General Motors. The 1970s H-body was an inexpensive rear-wheel drive compact automobile platform from the 1970s. The 1980s H-body was a front-wheel drive full-size car platform.
The 1970s H-bodies had 4, 6, and 8-cylinder longitudinal GM engines, a solid rear axle, and had a unibody construction. The Chevrolet Vega was designed to use a small-block V8, but this was not approved. The Chevrolet Monza was originally designed to use a Wankel engine but this project was cancelled. No H-body had 4 doors, though station wagon versions were offered. The fourth character in the Vehicle Identification Number for an H-body car is "H". The platform was introduced with the 1971 Chevrolet Vega and was replaced by the GM J platform in 1981.
[edit] Vehicles
| Years | Wheelbase | Model | Previous platform | Next platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1977 | 97.0 in (2464 mm) | Chevrolet Vega | ||
| 1973–1977 | Pontiac Astre | |||
| 1975–1980 | Chevrolet Monza | |||
| 1975–1980 | Buick Skyhawk | GM J platform | ||
| 1975–1980 | Oldsmobile Starfire | |||
| 1976–1980 | Pontiac Sunbird | GM J platform |
[edit] External links
- H-Body.Org
- H-Body FAQ
- Bob Gumm's V-8 Monza Site & Message Board
- The Chevrolet Monza and Monza Clone cars (Skyhawk, Starfire, Sunbird)
