4-478: (Redirected from A-Body ) A-body may refer to two different automobile platforms: GM A platform , a midsize platform that was first rear-wheel, then front-wheel drive Chrysler A platform , a compact rear-wheel drive platform Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title A-body . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
8-583: The A-body for Chevrolet , most Pontiacs , Buick , and Oldsmobile vehicles. The A-body was temporarily suspended in 1958 until it was reintroduced in 1964. The A-body designation was resurrected in 1964 for a new series of intermediate-sized cars including the Chevrolet Chevelle , Pontiac Tempest , Oldsmobile Cutlass , and Buick Skylark . These later A-bodies underwent a switch in drive layout from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive in 1982. The switch in
12-421: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=A-body&oldid=696295905 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages GM A platform The General Motors A platform (commonly called A-body )
16-498: Was an automobile platform , and was GM's original, and oldest, platform used by all early GM products, beginning with the Chevrolet Superior . From this platform, all North American platforms B , C , and D were developed. Starting in 1926 through 1958, GM used four different designations based on different wheelbase dimensions used which helped Fisher Body standardize coachwork provided for various bodyshells/platforms with
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