Volkswagen D platform

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The D platform is the Volkswagen Group's large Automobile platform, and has been used for large luxury automobiles under the Volkswagen, Audi, and Bentley brands over the years.

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[edit] D1

1991-1994. The D1 platform is basically a stretched C3 platform, housing the Audi V8. It is considered a platform for naming conventions only, as the V8 is more or less considered a C3 platform vehicle.

D1 platform cars:

[edit] D2

1994-2003. The D2 platform is an all aluminum space frame which helped to significantly reduce weight without being any less rigid. It is technically the first D platform.

D2 platform cars:

[edit] D3

2003-current. The D3 platform currently houses the Volkswagen Phaeton and the current generation Audi A8.

D3 platform cars:

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