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Body
The Touareg’s raw body
Static rigidity
The body of the Touareg has a very high
static rigidity. It does not warp, even during
offroad driving, where large forces affect
the body. The chassis can be optimally
designed; the doors and flaps always close
without problems, even with the
tightest gaps.
Itstead of the usual ladder frame, the body has
integrated longitudinal bearers that run through
the vehicle. In the front and the rear, they are
manufactured from tailored blanks.
C-rails with fastening points for roofracks are set
into the roof.
Cavities have been made for the gas shock
absorbers in the tailgate.
What does ”self-supporting” mean?
In a self-supporting body, the framework
and the structure form an inseparable
unit.
The body of the Touareg is a completely new,
self-supporting construction. It is designed to
attain a rigidity that is as static and dynamic
as possible. To accomplish this, a series of special
sheet metals were used, such as:
- High-strength sheet metals: These sheet metals,
made of special steel, are more stable than
”normal” sheet metals without causing an
increase in weight.
- Tailored blanks: Sheet metals that have
different thicknesses depending on the loads
where they are used.
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