Fiat Compact platform

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nameFiat Compact platform
akaShort wheelbase: Compact
Long wheelbase: Compact-Wide
manufacturerFiat (2010–2014)
Chrysler (2012–2014)
FCA (2014–2021)
Stellantis (2021–present)
production2010–present
classCompact car platform
layoutTransverse Front-engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
predecessorFiat C-platform
Chrysler GS platform
Chrysler RT platform
image2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce JTDm-2 2.0 Front.jpg
successorSTLA Medium platform (C/D Segment)
engine{{ubl
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The Compact platform was developed by engineers of the Fiat Group for the construction of small family cars (compact cars) and large family cars (mid-size cars) with front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The first incarnation of this platform was the Alfa Romeo Giulietta which was unveiled in 2010. Fiat has invested 100 million euros into the construction of the Compact Platform.

Origin

Developed in Turin, Italy, the Compact platform was designed to adapt to future cars of both the Fiat Group and Chrysler Group. Developed a new high-performance platform that uses only a front central part of the floor from the old C-platform. The frame composition is 84% high-strength steel (as opposed to the old C-platform, 65% of which was high-strength steel) and 4% aluminum, and magnesium. The front suspension uses MacPherson Evo struts with aluminum uprights and is 4 kg lighter than the previous design with steel uprights (as used in the Fiat Bravo). The rear suspension uses an independent multi-link suspension and each of them consists of two lateral links with an aluminum longitudinal arm that mounts the hub and spring. Using aluminium rather than steel, which has a higher density, enabled a total combined weight-savings in the suspension bits of 14 kilograms. The framework for the rear seats and the magnesium alloy cross member reduced weight by 35% in comparison to earlier cars.

The platform offers a compact transverse engine at the front with either front or four-wheel drive. The total platform weight of the standard version (on the compact models) is 174 kg.

Long wheelbase version (Compact Wide)

The long wheelbase version is called Compact Wide and was used for US-built models of Chrysler sedans like the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200. The CUSW products first appeared in late 2011. The interchangeable modules make the basic platform suitable for vehicles of differing lengths up to 4.92 m. It was designed with additional features for a compact platform that could adapt to sports cars like Alfa Romeo.

The engine range, combined with the platform, consists of the compact four-cylinder petrol 1.4 Fire, 1.4 Multiair, 1.75 TBi turbocharged, the 2.0 or 2.4 Chrysler GEMA engine, the 3.2 or the 3.6 Chrysler Pentastar V6 engine, and the 1.6, 2.0 and 2.2 Multijet turbodiesel engines. Fiat and Chrysler planned to build about 1 million vehicles a year by 2014 based on this platform. Eight upcoming Chrysler Group vehicles are planned to be built on Fiat's Compact Wide platform, including the replacement for the Jeep Liberty.

Vehicles based on Fiat Compact platform

File:2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (940 Series 3) Super hatchback (2018-10-19) 01.jpg|Alfa Romeo Giulietta File:2013 Dodge Dart -- 2012 DC.JPG|Dodge Dart File:Fiat Viaggio 001 China 2014-05-01.jpg|Fiat Viaggio File:Fiat Ottimo 01 China 2016-04-08.jpg|Fiat Ottimo File:2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude front 5.27.18.jpg|Jeep Cherokee File:2015 Chrysler 200 Limited 2.4L front 1.27.18.jpg|Chrysler 200 File:2021 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L, front 7.11.21.jpg|Chrysler Pacifica File:2020 Chrysler Pacifica Touring-L in Bright White, front left.jpg|Chrysler Voyager File:2018 Jeep Grand Commander (front).jpg|Jeep Grand Commander

References

References

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  3. "Alfa Romeo Giulietta TUTTE LE SOLUZIONI TECNICHE". Quattroruote.it.
  4. "Overview: Fiat Group’s 'Compact' platform". under-the-skin.org.uk.
  5. "Dodge will get first Fiat-based car in late 2011, Marchionne says". autonews.com.
  6. "Chrysler CEO: Dart certification will yield final 5% stock award". autonews.com.
  7. "Dodge Hits the Mark With the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Compact Car". media.chrysler.com.

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