• Enable a V6 FWD saloon car range to be extended to include a high performance V8 RWD derivative
• To specify a new propshaft, differential, halfshafts and mountings, yet introduce minimum changes to BIW, chassis, fuel and exhaust systems
• Minimise investment in, and disruption to, the volume production assembly line sequence

• Involve the supplier (in this case GKN) from the outset, and agree core principles for the installation, interfaces and relationships with associated systems
• Conduct road load data and NVH assessments alongside system modelling, then correlate the key characteristics, highlight any issues and devise solutions
• Resolve imbalance concern through application of gearbox interface Variation Simulation Analysis
• Co-operate with Final Trim & Assembly team to minimise driveline installation effort, time and tooling

• The efficient methodology contributed to
  an acceptable Return on Investment
  business case
• GKN introduced a top specification version
  of its advanced Monobloc Tubeshaft
  driveline product
• The launched vehicle received high praise
  for excellent driveability from press reviews
• MG-R enjoyed a new product in a
  prestigious segment
• The company refreshed its RWD driveline
  engineering capabilities

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