Ford C2 platform

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

The Ford C2 platform is an automobile platform developed by Ford since 2018. It replaced the Ford C1 platform and Ford CD4 platform as the platform for its compact cars (C-segment) and mid-size cars.[1] The modularity of the platform enables it to be used for various models, which spreads out development costs over more vehicles.[2] It can use torsion beam or multilink rear suspension. Unlike its predecessor, the C2 platform can be used for cars of varying wheelbases and track widths, from subcompact to mid-size.[3] Vehicles based on the C2 platform have been reviewed very favourably with regards to driving characteristics.[4][5]

Applications

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References

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  1. ^ "FORD C2 PLATFORM". Ford Authority. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  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.
  4. ^ Tisshaw, Mark (2019-05-01). "Ford C2: the architecture done better". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
  5. ^ Lane, Richard (2021-11-26). "Ford Focus ride & handling". Autocar. Retrieved 2020-07-04.