ContiTech advanced engine mounting system reduces weight by ~20%; used in the Malibu

Green Car Congress
By mmillikinApr 19, 2016, 5:58 am94 pts
ContiTech has supplied the entire engine mounting system for the 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. Almost all the functional components of the hydraulic mounts are made of polyamide. The significant increase in high technology polyamide elements has resulted in a weight reduction of around 20 percent in the mount…

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