Glossary / General

platform

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Too Afraid to Ask

A platform is like a common base that several cars share, so they can use the same parts and design for different models.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, a platform refers to the shared architecture or chassis that underlies multiple car models, allowing parts and design elements to be reused.

Hear It Discussed

"...this is on the same platform which is Audi's new platform uh and it's notable..."
Are EVs Dead? Huge E39 M5 Repair Bills, Falling Skyline GT-R Values, and More! | THISCARPOD! EP25 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 04:42

"A platform approved in 1968 might not reach showrooms until the mid 70s. And once it did, its fundamental architecture was expected to last most of the decade."
S2 Ep3: The Golden Era of JDM: Honda Hacked The Gas Crisis Past Gas 05:37

"IE, the Z is an older platform that's been updated. Therefore, it's a lesser car because it's not modern enough."
Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update The Smoking Tire 51:28