GM X BODY MATERIAL SUBSTITUTION WEIGHT REDUCTION/COST EFFECTIVENESS STUDY

The purpose of this study was to determine the near term weight reduction potential through use of substitute materials, high strength alloy steel, aluminum and plastics. The baseline vehicle used was the new front wheel drive GM X Body (Oldsmobile Omega). Significant weight reduction potential was identified, mostly at higher costs as the base vehicle clearly demonstrated that every effort was made to reduce weight without incurring added costs. The results of the study present shopping lists that would prove useful in the preparation of a weight reduction program.

• Corporate Authors:

  South Coast Technology, Incorporated

  793 Airport Boulevard
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48104

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Siegel, H M
  • Burke, C E
  • Renick, S
• Publication Date: 1981-10-13

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 68 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aluminum; Automobiles; Costs; High strength steel; Materials; Plastics; Vehicle weight
• Old TRIS Terms: Substitution
• Subject Areas: Finance; Materials; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367262
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt., HS-806 104
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-7-01790
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1982 12:00AM