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The Ford D3 platform is an automotive platform used by Ford Motor Company for model years 2005-2019, as the fifteenth generation of full-size North American cars.. The platform used unibody chassis construction with a transverse V6 engine and either front -or all-wheel drive.
The AWD models had a lower fuel economy: 17 miles per gallon on the highway versus 20 to 21 miles per gallon for rear-wheel-drive vans. AWD Astros used a BorgWarner 4472 transfer case. The 1990 model year also introduced a new analog dashboard and the Hydroboost braking system, a system using the same accessory belt-driven pump to supply the ...
2002 Chevrolet Chassis Cab. GMT 435: RWD/AWD: 1999: 2000: 1999 – 2000 Chevrolet C2500; 1999 – 2000 GMC C2500; Short-wheelbase derivative of the GMT 455 platform. 1992 Chevrolet Chassis Cab. GMT 455: RWD/AWD: 1991: 2002: 1991 – 2002 Chevrolet C3500; 1991 – 2002 GMC C3500; Mechanically very similar to the GMT 435 platform. 1993 GMC Sierra ...
A TLX-GT race car version of the TLX SH-AWD, with a twin turbo version of the direct injection V6 engine found in the production TLX SH-AWD sedan, has also been developed by the Acura Motorsports Group at Honda Performance Development. It has a modified chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition.
The Palatov D1 is an American lightweight race car that was designed by [1] Dennis Palatov [2] [3] and is manufactured by his Portland, Oregon-based [4] company Palatov Motorsport. [5] A proof-of-concept prototype (dp1) was constructed over a period of several years using a 4-cylinder engine from Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle.
[1] [2] A further evolution of the Generation 6 car, the Next Gen features "improved" aero and downforce packages while introducing new technologies on the track. In addition, the Next Gen is designed to lower costs and attract new original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to compete with Chevrolet , Ford , and Toyota .
Minor exterior design changes occurred between 2003 and 2004 versions, and in 2005 the Haldex-sourced AWD was available with the 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo. [14] In 2006 The AWD system was upgraded with a pre-charged, electronically controlled all-wheel drive system called Instant Traction, which consisted of constant hydraulic pressure that ...
Engineers were able to virtually build an entire car prior to initiating construction, [1] thereby improving vehicle fit and finish, tool clearances and production line ergonomics. [1] Vehicles using this platform include: 2002–2008 Mazda 6 (GG) 2006–2019 Besturn B70; 2006–2012 Ford Fusion (CD338) 2006–2012 Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ (CD378)