Volkswagen Group C platform

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Volkswagen Group C platform
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group
Production1969–2012
Body and chassis
Layout
Chronology
Successor Volkswagen Group MLB platform

The Volkswagen Group C platform is a series of extended midsize automobile platforms from the German automotive concern Volkswagen Group. It has been used for luxury automobiles under the Audi marque. It is the Group's oldest platform, having started with the Audi 100 in 1969.

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C1

1969–1976. C1 (F104) platform cars:

C2

1976–1984. C2 (Typ 43) platform cars:

C3

1983–1992. C3 (Typ 44) platform cars:

C4

1991–1997. C4 (Typ 4A) platform cars:

C5

1997–2004. C5 platform cars:

C6

2004–2011. C6 (Typ 4F) platform cars:

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