Volvo S40 and V40 - Need an answer to prove my boss wrong !
12 February 2003, 03:31 PM
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My boss has just asked me a question about these, and what chasis were they built on.
I immediately thought the vectra, but was wrong ! any ideas ?
Jonathan
I immediately thought the vectra, but was wrong ! any ideas ?
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12 February 2003, 03:50 PM
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The Charisma/S40 share the same chassis. They are both produced in the same factory by NEDCAR in Holland, that's why they also share some engines. There is defintely no commonality between them and a Mondeo chassis, as Ford's purchase of Volvo cars came after they started producing the S/V40.
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How many cars, besides the Mondeo, do Ford use the floor plan in then?
I know the Jag X-type is... but any others?
The new C1 platform will allow Ford to do what VAG do, use the same platform for countless cars throughout their range.. Volvo, Jag, Mazda etc. It can support FWD, RWD and AWD so a Focus Cosworth is technically possible without major expense, although I believe a performance Jag and Volvo will come first (taking on the M3 rather than hot hatches).
I know the Jag X-type is... but any others?
The new C1 platform will allow Ford to do what VAG do, use the same platform for countless cars throughout their range.. Volvo, Jag, Mazda etc. It can support FWD, RWD and AWD so a Focus Cosworth is technically possible without major expense, although I believe a performance Jag and Volvo will come first (taking on the M3 rather than hot hatches).
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The new S40 and V50 (launched next year) will be the first cars to use the new Focus platform, apparently.
The current S/V40 is definitely same platform as the Mitsu Carisma, you can even get the 1.8 GDi engine in the Volvo.
The current S/V40 is definitely same platform as the Mitsu Carisma, you can even get the 1.8 GDi engine in the Volvo.
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