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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh
Well, design language is one thing, but architecture and chassis sharing is another. Just 5 years ago, maybe 7 years, BMW was still touting that it was the only remaining uncompromising automobile manufacturer because it did not platform share between brands like other manufacturers do (e.g. Audi). Since then, the Rolls is shared with the 7 and the Mini is the base for the 118i. 50/50 weight balance as an axiom of chassis design has go the way of electronic chassis control.
It's not just that the cars are ugly.
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Not sure why platform sharing would be a bad thing. More sales per platform gives more money for development of that platform. I'm sure the 7 chassis is good enough for a Rolls, and the Mini is surely as good as any other FWD chassis.
Also the F20 shared most of its underpinnings with the F30. RWD yes, but still sharing.