1, MQB
MQB Volkswagen Group’s latest modular transverse engine platform (ModularQuerbaukasten), referred to as MQB. It will replace the current PQ25, PQ35 and PQ46 platform, the modular platform will be very widely used in the Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and SEAT four brands, and production from the A00, A0, A to B four level models.
MQB platform development draws on a number of new Volkswagen Group platform of R & D results, such as the introduction of Audi’s MLB modular platform longitudinal engine and standard Porsche MSB modular platform, MQB platform has become a transverse engine vehicle R & D Manufacturing turning point. MQB will be a large number of auto parts standardization, so that they can be shared in different brands and different levels of models. Therefore, the application of this technology will greatly reduce development costs models, cycle and production cost production processes.
On the other hand, application MQB platform will also change the traditional concept of automobile production line. With the help of the new platform, Volkswagen and Audi future MQB and MLB only need to distinguish between two different product lines can be, which will greatly enhance the mass production line of flexible and flexibility in the production of vehicle. In the foreseeable future, even the Audi TT and two golf this appearance, performance differences are significant models can also be modular platform with the help of technology, to easily achieve a total production line.