The Volkswagen Group MLB platform is the company's platform strategy, announced in 2012, for shared modular construction of its longitudinal, front-engined automobiles.
Volkswagen Group MLB platform
The first generation Audi A5 was the first vehicle to ride on this platform.
It was developed by Audi and first introduced in 2007 on the Audi A5 then, chronologically, on the Audi A4, Audi Q5, Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi A6, Porsche Macan and the second generation Audi Q7 (MLB Evo).[1] Until 2015, only Audi and Porsche were using the MLB platform. In February 2016 Volkswagen introduced the MLB based Phideon luxury sedan built and sold uniquely in the Chinese market.
Volkswagen Group markets the strategy under the code name MLB, which stands for Modularer Längsbaukasten, translating from German to "Modular Longitudinal Matrix".[2][3] MLB is one strategy within VW's overall MB (Modulare Baukasten or modular matrix) program which also includes the similar MQB strategy for its vehicles with transverse engine orientation.[4]
While a model may be said to use an MLB platform, it is not so much a platform per se, but rather a system for introducing rationality across disparate platforms that share engine orientation — regardless of model, vehicle size or brand. Thus, MLB uses a core "matrix" of components across a wide variety of platforms — for example, sharing a common engine-mounting core for all drivetrains (e.g., gasoline, diesel, natural gas, hybrid and purely electric). The only things that are non-variable are the pedal box, firewall, and front wheel placement, as well as the windscreen angle; other than this, the vehicle can be stretched and shaped to fit any body style, size range, or drivetrain required. As well as reducing weight, the concept allows diverse models, including those from the company's various brands, to be manufactured at the same plant,[5] further saving cost.[4] Ulrich Hackenberg [de], former[6] chief of Volkswagen’s Research and Development, called MB a "strategic weapon."[4]
Jalopnik said "the biggest feature is the uniform position of all motors and transmissions" and that "by fitting all motors into the same place (the company) hope(s) to cut down on engineering costs and weight/complexity when porting the car over to other models."[7] The British magazine, Car, said "the idea heralds a return to basic principles of mass production in an industry where over the last 100 years, complexity has spiralled out of control. By creating a standardised, interchangeable set of parts from which to build a variety of cars, (the company) plans to cut the time taken to build a car by 30%."[8]
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The Volkswagen Group MLB platform is the company s platform strategy announced in 2012 for shared modular construction of its longitudinal front engined automobiles Volkswagen Group MLB platformThe first generation Audi A5 was the first vehicle to ride on this platform OverviewManufacturerVolkswagen GroupProduction2007 presentBody and chassisLayoutLongitudinal Front engine front wheel driveLongitudinal Front engine all wheel driveChronologyPredecessorB platformC platformD platformE platform It was developed by Audi and first introduced in 2007 on the Audi A5 then chronologically on the Audi A4 Audi Q5 Audi A8 Audi A7 Audi A6 Porsche Macan and the second generation Audi Q7 MLB Evo 1 Until 2015 only Audi and Porsche were using the MLB platform In February 2016 Volkswagen introduced the MLB based Phideon luxury sedan built and sold uniquely in the Chinese market Volkswagen Group markets the strategy under the code name MLB which stands for Modularer Langsbaukasten translating from German to Modular Longitudinal Matrix 2 3 MLB is one strategy within VW s overall MB Modulare Baukasten or modular matrix program which also includes the similar MQB strategy for its vehicles with transverse engine orientation 4 While a model may be said to use an MLB platform it is not so much a platform per se but rather a system for introducing rationality across disparate platforms that share engine orientation regardless of model vehicle size or brand Thus MLB uses a core matrix of components across a wide variety of platforms for example sharing a common engine mounting core for all drivetrains e g gasoline diesel natural gas hybrid and purely electric The only things that are non variable are the pedal box firewall and front wheel placement as well as the windscreen angle other than this the vehicle can be stretched and shaped to fit any body style size range or drivetrain required As well as reducing weight the concept allows diverse models including those from the company s various brands to be manufactured at the same plant 5 further saving cost 4 Ulrich Hackenberg de former 6 chief of Volkswagen s Research and Development called MB a strategic weapon 4 Jalopnik said the biggest feature is the uniform position of all motors and transmissions and that by fitting all motors into the same place the company hope s to cut down on engineering costs and weight complexity when porting the car over to other models 7 The British magazine Car said the idea heralds a return to basic principles of mass production in an industry where over the last 100 years complexity has spiralled out of control By creating a standardised interchangeable set of parts from which to build a variety of cars the company plans to cut the time taken to build a car by 30 8 Contents 1 Modularer Langsbaukasten 1 1 MLB B C 9 1 2 MLB D 14 2 Modularer Langsbaukasten Evo 2 1 MLB Evo B C 2 2 MLB Evo D 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksModularer Langsbaukasten editMLB B C 9 edit Audi A5 Typ 8T 8F 2007 2016 10 Audi Q5 Typ 8R 2008 2017 10 11 Audi A4 B8 Typ 8K 2007 2016 10 Audi A7 Typ 4G 2010 2017 10 Audi A6 C7 Typ 4G 2011 2018 10 Porsche Macan Type 95B 2013 present 12 Volkswagen Phideon Typ 3E 2016 2023 13 MLB D 14 edit Audi A8 D4 Typ 4H 2010 2017 nbsp Audi A4 nbsp Audi A5 Coupe nbsp Audi A6 Avant nbsp Audi A7 nbsp Audi A8 nbsp Audi Q5 nbsp Porsche Macan nbsp Volkswagen PhideonModularer Langsbaukasten Evo editMLB Evo B C edit Audi Q7 Typ 4M 2015 present Bentley Bentayga Typ 4V 2015 present Audi A4 Typ 8W 2016 present Audi A5 Typ 8W6 2016 present Audi Q5 Typ 80A 2017 present Audi A7 Typ 4K8 2017 present Audi A6 Typ 4K 2018 present Audi Q8 Typ 4MN 2018 present Volkswagen Touareg Typ CR 2018 present Audi Q8 e tron formerly Audi e tron Typ GE 2018 present Lamborghini Urus 2018 present Porsche Cayenne third generation Type 9YA 2018 present MLB Evo D edit Audi A8 Typ 4N 2017 present nbsp Audi A4 Avant nbsp Audi A5 Cabriolet nbsp Audi A6 nbsp Audi A7 nbsp Audi A8 nbsp Audi Q5 nbsp Audi Q7 nbsp Audi Q8 nbsp Audi Q8 e tron nbsp Bentley Bentayga nbsp Lamborghini Urus nbsp Porsche Cayenne nbsp Volkswagen TouaregSee also editVolkswagen Group MQB platform Volkswagen Group MSB platform Volkswagen Group MEB platform Volkswagen Group New Small Family platform List of Volkswagen Group platformsReferences edit Speech to the Annual Press Conference 2015 audi mediaservices com Archived from the original on 2015 04 02 Strategy 18 plus www volkswagenag com Volkswagen AG Retrieved 15 December 2009 Volkswagen Group Factbook 2011 PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2014 07 14 Retrieved 2012 02 09 The Modular Longitudinal Matrix is the use of a modular strategy in vehicle platforms in which the drive train is mounted longitudinally to the direction of travel This concept is already used at Audi since 2007 to develop vehicles section header MODULAR TRANSVERSE MATRIX MQB The Modular Transverse Matrix signifies the next quantum leap in the extension of the cross brand platform and modular strategy As an extension of the modular strategy this toolkit can be deployed in vehicles whose architecture permits a transverse arrangement of the drivetrain components The MQB enables us to a b c Schmidt Bertoll August 7 2012 The Revolution Of The Car Industry Kit Cars The Truth about Cars Ross David 2 Feb 2012 Volkswagen s new chassis explained honestjohn co uk Medien Hackenberg Hatz und Neusser mussen gehen vogel de in German Hardigree Matt Feb 1 2012 This Is The New Volkswagen Golf Jalopnik Crosse Jesse 23 Feb 2012 Tomorrow s world VW s new MQB platform tech Car Bauer Consumer Media https webthesis biblio polito it 10713 1 tesi pdf a b c d e Exclusive Sneak Peek Audi s 2009 A4 AudiWorld com 20 May 2007 Retrieved 1 October 2009 Beijing Audi Downsizes with the 2009 Q5 Wired 24 April 2008 Retrieved 1 October 2009 The Q5 borrows its MLP Modular Longitudinal Platform architecture from A5 coupe and 2009 A4 sedan and wagon 2015 Porsche Macan A Crossover That s More Fun On Track Than The Road Jalopnik Retrieved 2 October 2014 04121 www vw com in Chinese Retrieved 2019 03 12 https webthesis biblio polito it 10713 1 tesi pdfExternal links editVolkswagen Group corporate website Audi corporate website Volkswagen Phideon press release Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Volkswagen Group MLB platform amp oldid 1218560488, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
