Steel Optimization and Substitution for 1980 Oldsmobile Omega X-Body Car.

PDFTech ReportDOT-TSC-NHTSA-81-20HS-805 913Motor vehicle bodiesOptimizationSteelWeightUnited StatesUnited States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationLooby, Lawrence F.John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)United States. National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Vehicle DesignNTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATIONVolpe National Transportation Systems Center, Technical Reference CenterThis report studies the potential of weight reduction for a 1980 Oldsmobile Omega X-body four-door sedan through steel optimization and substitution of newer steels. The study shows that 74 pounds can be removed from this vehicle using current steel technology. An additional 100-pound weight saving can be achieved through the use of newer steels in the 1990 time span