General Motors Z platform
{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The Z platform or Z-body automobile platform designation was used on three different types of vehicles made by General Motors.<ref name=GunnellCorvair>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name=FlammangSaturn>Template:Cite book</ref>
Chevrolet CorvairEdit
The first was both generations of the Chevrolet Corvair from 1960 to 1969, which were a rear-wheel-drive and rear-engine compact car.<ref name="GunnellCorvair" /> The platform was also modified to be used on the Chevrolet Corvair 95 series of vans and pickup trucks from 1961–1965.
- The Corvair featured a rear-mounted six-cylinder Chevrolet Turbo-Air 6 engine that included many aluminum components and an aluminum block, along with a rear swing-axle (up to 1964) suspension and rear transaxle. From 1965 the rear suspension was similar to the then current Corvette except that coils were used in place of a transverse leaf.<ref name="GunnellCorvair" />
Vehicles using the rear-drive/rear-engine Z-body include:
- 1960–1969 Chevrolet Corvair 500
- 1960–1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
- 1961–1965 Chevrolet Corvair 95 series
- 1965–1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa
Chevrolet CorvetteEdit
The second was the Corvette from 1972 until 1975 when the second Y platform was developed for the Corvette. The second digit in the vehicle identification number displays vehicles that used this platform followed by either Body Style 37 for coupe or 67 for convertible.<ref name=GunnellCorvette>Template:Cite book</ref>
Vehicles using the front-engine/rear-drive Z-body include:
- 1972–1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Sport Coupe<ref name="GunnellCorvette" />
- 1972–1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible<ref name="GunnellCorvette" />
Saturn S-SeriesEdit
The third was Saturn's automobile platform from its debut in 1990 until 2002, which were front-wheel drive compact cars.<ref name="FlammangSaturn" /> This platform was replaced with the GM Delta platform.
Vehicles using the front-drive/front-engine Z-body include: