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The General Motors C platform (commonly called C-body) was an automobile platform designation used for full sized luxury cars until 2005.
Rear wheel drive
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
|---|---|
| Production | 1959-1984 |
| Class | Full-size car |
The rear-wheel drive C Platform designation was introduced in 1959 and used until 1984. It was an extended wheelbase version of the GM B platform. After 1984, the extended rear wheel drive platform was renamed to D platform and continued in production to 1996.
This platform was the basis for the following vehicles:
| Years | Wheelbase | Model | Next platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959-1984 | Buick Electra | FWD C Platform | |
| 1959-1984 | Cadillac Calais, Series 62, DeVille, and Fleetwood | FWD C Platform | |
| 1959-1966 | Cadillac Eldorado | GM E platform | |
| 1959-1984 | Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham | GM D platform | |
| 1965-1984 | Oldsmobile 98 | FWD C Platform |
Front wheel drive
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985-2005 |
| Class | Full-size car |
From 1985 onwards, the C-body designation was used for front-wheel drive luxury cars. The platform was similar to the H platform, with both sharing the same 110.8 in wheelbase. Most C-body vehicles were replaced with cars on the related G, H, and K platform designations.
This platform was the basis for the following vehicles:
| Years | Wheelbase | Model | Next platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-1990 | Buick Electra | - | |
| 1991-2005 | Buick Park Avenue | - | |
| 1985-1993 | Cadillac DeVille | GM K platform (FWD) | |
| 1985-1993 | Cadillac Fleetwood, Sixty Special | GM D platform | |
| 1985-1996 | Oldsmobile 98 | - |
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