GM Gamma platform

GM Gamma platform

Gamma is General Motors' new subcompact front-wheel drive automobile platform.

GM4300

The first version of the platform was issued in 2001 with the introducion of Corsa C and was a development of GM4200 platform. The architecture was developed by Opel in Germany and was based on the Opel Corsa.

Vehicles based on this platform:
* 2001-2006 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa
* 2001-2006 Opel/Vauxhall Corsavan
* 2001- Opel/Vauxhall Combo
* 2001- Chevrolet Corsa
* 2003- Opel/Vauxhall/Chevrolet Meriva
* 2004- Opel/Vauxhall Tigra TwinTop

CCS

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 SCCS platform:
* 2006- Fiat Grande Punto
* 2007- Opel/Vauxhall Corsa
* 2006- Fiat Linea
* 2007- Opel/Vauxhall Corsavan
* 2008- Alfa Romeo MiTo
* 2009- Opel/Vauxhall Meriva
* 2010- Opel/Vauxhall/Saturn/Chevrolet small crossover

Gamma II

GM Daewoo has taken responsibility for future development of the small car architecture, based on Opel Corsa D. This architecture will replace all small vehicles from GM. Therefore, GM intends this architecture to be a true global small car platform and to be versatile platform. The first model, Chevy Aveo replacement, will arrive by 2010, and other derivatives, such as small SUV, Opel Corsa & Combo, etc, will follow the Aveo.

The vehicles will be assembled at factories in China, Germany, India, Korea, Mexico, Thailand, and Venezuela.

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