Volkswagen Group MSB platform
Motor vehicle 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]
| Volkswagen Group MSB platform | |
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 The second generation Porsche Panamera was the first vehicle to be underpinned on this platform. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group |
| Production | 2017–present |
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| Layout | |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | D1 (VW Phaeton/Bentley) platform |
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) (976, 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, 2019–2024)
- Bentley Flying Spur fourth generation (Typ 3S, 2024–present)
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Porsche Panamera 971 -
Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo 971 -
Porsche Panamera 976 -
Bentley Continental GT 3rd Generation -
Bentley Continental GT 4th Generation -
Bentley Flying Spur 3rd Generation
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J1 Platform Models
- Porsche Taycan (J1 Performance; 2019–present)
- Audi e-tron GT (J1 Performance; 2020–present)
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Porsche Taycan -
Audi e-tron GT
See also
References
- ^ Hubertus Lehmke: Die Modul-Baukasten-Strategie des Volkswagen-Konzerns im Zusammenspiel mit globalen Systemlieferanten. (PDF; 4,9 MB)
- ^ "2017 Porsche Panamera: Explaining its New MSB Platform". Motor Trend. September 2, 2016.
- ^ "We are redefining mobility" (PDF). Volkswagen Group. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ^ "Panamera: Neue Maßstäbe in der Produktion". Porsche Newsroom. 26 October 2016.
- ^ First Details On Porsche’s Modular Standard Platform (MSB) – MotorAuthority.com
- ^ VW group's unique platform sharing architecture – F1Technical.net
- ^ Der Baukasten für die Zukunft Volkswagen.de