Hydroformed chassis
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I've seen specials on TV about it. I think it was a show called "Super Factories" or someting. Or it may have just been a special on 'Vettes. Very new and interesting technology went into our C5's.
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The technology of hydroforming was first used on the C5. It contributed to making the C5 the stiffest automobile chassis ever at the time. Now - there are a lot of companies using the technology on their vehicles, including:
* Dodge Durango
* Dodge RAM Light Duty and Heavy Duty (2002-2005) and (2005-Current)
* 2004+ Ford F-150
* Pontiac Aztek (GMT250) Engine cradle
* 5th generation Chevrolet Corvette (1997-2004)
* 6th generation Chevrolet Corvette (2005-Current)
* Modern Aston Martin vehicles such as the DB7
* 2006+ Pontiac Solstice
* 2006 LTI TX4 London Black Cab
* 2006 Saturn Sky
* 2006 Subaru Impreza
* 2003+ Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car
* Harley Davidson V-Rod motorcycle
* Mountain Cycle San Andreas Mountain Bike
* 2007 John Deere HPX Gator Utility Vehicle
* 1999+ GM GMT800/GMT900 Series Truck (Silverado, Sierra) Frames
* Dodge Durango
* Dodge RAM Light Duty and Heavy Duty (2002-2005) and (2005-Current)
* 2004+ Ford F-150
* Pontiac Aztek (GMT250) Engine cradle
* 5th generation Chevrolet Corvette (1997-2004)
* 6th generation Chevrolet Corvette (2005-Current)
* Modern Aston Martin vehicles such as the DB7
* 2006+ Pontiac Solstice
* 2006 LTI TX4 London Black Cab
* 2006 Saturn Sky
* 2006 Subaru Impreza
* 2003+ Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car
* Harley Davidson V-Rod motorcycle
* Mountain Cycle San Andreas Mountain Bike
* 2007 John Deere HPX Gator Utility Vehicle
* 1999+ GM GMT800/GMT900 Series Truck (Silverado, Sierra) Frames
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