Vehicle Weight Reduction Study

PDFTech ReportDOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-2HS-805 731AluminumAluminum alloysAnalysisAutomobilesCostsFabricationIronReduction (Chemistry)SteelStructural designWeightUnited StatesUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationAluminum Company of AmericaUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)NTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Vehicle DesignNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITYNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Highway SafetyVolpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference CenterThis report studies the potential for primary weight reduction of a 1979 Oldsmobile Omega X-body four-door sedan, by substituting aluminum components for iron and steel components where suitable. A secondary weight reduction is mentioned but is not detailed. This secondary weight saving is due to the fact that smaller and lighter supporting structure may be employed because of the reduced primary weight