Manufacturer General Motors Production 1987–1996 Layout FF layout | Also called L-body
L car Class Compact (C) platform | |
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Body style(s) 2-door coupe
4-door sedan
5-door hatchback | ||
The General Motors L platform (commonly called the L-body or L car) was a front-wheel drive compact car automotive platform that was produced from 1987 through 1996.
The L platform was very similar to the GM N platform however the 1st generation N cars were engineered by Oldsmobile while the L cars were engineered by Chevrolet. The L platform used a Twist-beam rear suspension and MacPherson struts in front and featured a 103.4 in (263 cm) wheelbase.
Both platforms were used to replace the GM X platform on which the Citation, among others, were built.
The L car lasted just one generation, with the nameplates being retired and replaced by the GM N platform Chevrolet Malibu.
This platform was the basis for the following vehicles:
References
GM L platform Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA