The development of a center cell structure in bonded aluminum for the Ferrari 408 research vehicle
In F408 research vehicle has enabled Ferrari Engineering to evaluate new forms of transmission, suspension, bodywork and structure for future production vehicles. As Alcan worked with Ferrari Engineering to adapt its Aluminum Structured Vehicle Technology (ASVT) to develop a bonded version of a central section of the structure (center cell). This paper begins with an outline of the major F408 project objectives and indicates the performance and manufacturing advantages for the features of interest, particularly the center cell structure. The paper describes the development stages of the bonded aluminum center cell. It shows that the performance and manufacturing objectives were met with a substantial weight-saving and improvement in stiffness compared to laser-welded stainless steel. The paper concludes with a summary of the other technical innovations and developments in the F408 vehicle.
- OSTI ID:
- 5378025
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-890240-
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers international congress and exposition, Detroit, MI (USA), 27 Feb - 3 Mar 1989; Other Information: Technical Paper 890717
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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