Engineering:Ford C2 platform
| Ford C2 platform | |
|---|---|
 Ford Focus (fourth generation), the first vehicle developed on the C2 platform | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car/C-segment Mid-size luxury car (D; China) Executive car (E; China) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Related | Ford GE1 platform |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford 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
- Ford Focus (fourth generation) (C519; 2018–present)
- Ford Escape (fourth generation)/Kuga (third generation) (CX482; 2019–present)
- Ford Bronco Sport (CX430; 2020–present)
- Ford Maverick (P758; 2021–present)
- Ford Evos (2021–present)
- Ford Mondeo (China) (2022–present)
- Ford Edge L (2023–present)
- Lincoln Corsair (CX483; 2019–present)
- Lincoln Z (2022–present)
- Lincoln Nautilus (2023–present)
Ford Focus
Ford Escape
Ford Bronco Sport
Ford Maverick
Ford Mondeo
Ford Evos
Ford Edge L
Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Zephyr
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References
- ↑ "Ford C2 Platform Info, Specs, Wiki" (in en-US). https://fordauthority.com/fmc/ford-motor-company-platforms/ford-c2-platform/.
- ↑ Panait, Mircea (2018-04-17). "Ford C2 Platform Described as “Holy Grail” by Head of Engineering" (in en). https://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-c2-platform-described-as-holy-grail-by-head-of-engineering-125031.html.
- ↑ Holmes, Jake. "Ford to save money by using just five platforms for all its models" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-platform-sharing-plan/.
- ↑ "Ford C2: the architecture done better" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/industry/ford-c2-architecture-done-better.
- ↑ "Ford Focus ride & handling" (in en). https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ford/focus/ride.
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