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Advanced Steel Usage in 2008 Chrysler Minivan Body

Cyril Benitah / Sumant Peres-da-SilvaChrysler LLC

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan

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Body Design Requirements

• Powertrain Options

• Seating Options

• Ride & Handling Performance

• NVH / Aerodynamic Performance

• Impact Performance

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• Engines:• 3.3L V6 FFV – 175 hp and 205 lb.-ft. torque• 3.8L V6 – 197 hp and 230 lb.-ft. torque• 4.0L V6 (new) – 251 hp and 259 lb-ft torque• 2.8L Turbo Diesel I4 (BUX only)

• Transmissions:• 4 speed transaxle• 6 speed transaxle (new Minivan-first)

• Drive Style:• Left Hand Drive• Right Hand Drive 6-speed trans

4.0L Engine

Powertrain Options

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Seating Options

• Swivel ‘n Go™

• Stow ‘n Go™

• 3rd Row Power Folding Seat

• 2nd Row Bench Seat

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Seating Options

Stow-n-Go Seating

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Improved Front Suspension

Ride/Handling Performance

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New Rear Suspension

Ride/Handling Performance

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NVH Performance

NVH Treatments on Vehicle

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NVH Performance

Improved Aerodynamics reduces windnoise

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Impact Performance

CAE Impact Simulation – 35 MPH Flat Frontal

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Impact Performance

CAE Impact Simulation – 38 MPH Side

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CAE Impact Simulation – 50 MPH Offset Rear

Impact Performance

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CAE Impact Simulation - 207/210 Rearward Facing

Impact Performance

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Body StructureSteel Usage

Very High Strength

High Strength

Dual Phase

Martensitic

Press Hardened

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Bottom View

Top View

Body Structure

Steel Usage

Very High Strength

High Strength

Dual Phase

Martensitic

Press Hardened

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Body Structure

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NVH Performance Results

RT provides structural and NVH improvements over its predecessor that results in world class overall ride quality.

– Body structure: 18% greater in Bending– Front suspension stiffness: up 135%– Road noise: 3.0 dB lower and 8% better

articulation index– Wind noise: 3-5 dB lower at front seat

and 5% better articulation index– WOT engine noise: 3.0 dB lower– Gas Idle vibration: 31% better in Drive Idle

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Impact Performance Results

35 MPH U.S. NCAP Actual Test

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Advanced Steel Usage in 2008 Chrysler Minivan Body

Cyril Benitah / Sumant Peres-da-SilvaChrysler LLC