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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