Ford C2 platform

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Ford C2 platform
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Ford Focus (fourth generation), the first vehicle developed on the C2 platform
Overview
Manufacturer Ford
Production2018–present
Body and chassis
Class
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Related Ford GE1 platform
Chronology
Predecessor Ford C1 platform
Ford CD4 platform (mid-size cars)

The Ford C2 platform is an automotive platform developed by Ford and in use since 2018, replacing the company's C1 and CD4 platforms as the basis for its compact cars (C-segment) and mid-size cars. [1]

As with other modular platforms, the C2 can be used by a variety of models, to defray development costs. [2] Notably, the platform can accommodate torsion beam or multilink rear suspension, and unlike its predecessors, the C2 platform can also accommodate varying wheelbase and track dimensions, from subcompact to mid-size. [3]

Applications

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References

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  2. Panait, Mircea (2018-04-17). "Ford C2 Platform Described as "Holy Grail" by Head of Engineering". autoevolution. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  3. Holmes, Jake (2018-08-16). "Ford to save money by using just five platforms for all its models". Roadshow. CNET. Retrieved 2020-07-04.