Volkswagen Group MSB platform explained
| Volkswagen Group MSB platform |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group |
| Production: | 2017–present |
| Predecessor: | D1 (VW Phaeton/Bentley) platform |
The Volkswagen Group MSB platform (Modularer Standardantriebsbaukasten, modular standard drivetrain matrix) is the company's strategy for shared modular design construction of its longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout (optional front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout) automobiles. It was developed by Porsche for vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines and gearboxes and four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. It has been in use since 2016 and was introduced with the second generation Porsche Panamera.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
MSB-based models
The MSB architecture replaces the D1 platform and that used on the first generation 970 Porsche Panamera (G1).
Models
- Porsche Panamera (G2) (971, 2017–2024)
- Porsche Panamera (G3) (972, 2024–present)
- Bentley Continental GT third generation (Typ 3S, 2018–2024)
- Bentley Continental GT fourth generation (Typ 3S, 2024–present)
- Bentley Flying Spur third generation (Typ 3S, 2019–present)
J1 Platform Models
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Hubertus Lehmke: Die Modul-Baukasten-Strategie des Volkswagen-Konzerns im Zusammenspiel mit globalen Systemlieferanten. (PDF; 4,9 MB)
- Web site: 2017 Porsche Panamera: Explaining its New MSB Platform. September 2, 2016. Motor Trend.
- Web site: We are redefining mobility . 2023-12-15 . Volkswagen Group.
- Web site: Panamera: Neue Maßstäbe in der Produktion. Porsche Newsroom. 26 October 2016 .
- http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1072469_first-details-on-porsches-modular-standard-platform-msb First Details On Porsche’s Modular Standard Platform (MSB)
- http://www.f1technical.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=12881 VW group's unique platform sharing architecture
- http://autogramm.volkswagen.de/01-02_12/standorte/standorte_01.html Der Baukasten für die Zukunft
