Engineering Plastics in Modern Car Design

810131

02/01/1981

Event
SAE International Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Our experience in using plastics in car design. New applications, Alfa Romeo Alfasud, VW Rabbit and Scirocco, Lotus Esprit, Lancia Delta, B M W Ml, Fiat Panda, D M C De Lorean, Medusa. The use of plastics makes the designer's work easier and contributes to weight reductions in the face of energy problems. The passenger compartment must not suffer because of drag problems. Plastics play a leading role but not an absolute one. They must progress step by step through quality improvement, especially as far as versatility, aesthetics, functionality, weight and costs are concerned.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/810131
Pages
4
Citation
Giugiaro, G., "Engineering Plastics in Modern Car Design," SAE Technical Paper 810131, 1981, https://doi.org/10.4271/810131.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1981
Product Code
810131
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English