Table 7.
Main applications of the 4xxx-series aluminium alloys in car body structures.
| Aluminium Alloy Grade | Components | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| EN AC-43500 | suspension strut dome (Audi A7, BMW 5 Gran Turismo) | [235] |
| A356 (AlSi7Mg0.3) | suspension–cradle interface (Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7) | [235] |
| C448 (AlSi9Mg) | hinge pillars, brackets, B-pillar reinforcements, shock towers | [236] |
| AlSi10MgMn(Sr) | front longitudinal member (Audi A8), engine torsion support | [237,238] |
| (AlSi10MgMnFe) | front sections, shock tower, engine cradle | [239,240,241,242] |
| Aural®-2 (AlSi10MgMnFe) | one-piece B-pillar, assembled structural elements (Audi A2) | [235] |
| Castasil®-37 (AlSi9MnMoZr) | rear longitudinal beam (Audi A8 D4) components of retractable roofs |
[235,243] |
| Castasil®-37 (AlSi9MnMoZr) | shock tower, front sections, engine cradle | [239,240,241,242] |
| Silafont®-36 (EN AC-43500) | engine bracket (BMW N52), front end carrier (BMW 3 series), front crash management system (Audi A2) | [237,244] |
| Silafont®-36 (EN AC-43500) | shock tower, engine cradle, front sections, space-frame members, suspensions, B-pillar reinforcements, shock towers, brackets, hinge pillars | [236,240,245] |