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Body
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The bumper support comprises an open aluminium
cross member, which is screwed on to the
longitudinal member using newly developed shear
boxes.
The shear box absorbs the crash energy from all
centrical and slightly diagonal impacts through its
shearing effect.
Expensive damage to the welded vehicle structure
behind it is thus avoided up to a speed of 15 km/h.
In the event of diagonal impacts, the impact energy
is absorbed by the bumper buckling (folding) and
deforming.
The seat for the towing lug is integrated in the
right-hand shear box.
The towing forces are guided centrically into the
longitudinal member.
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The number plate in the radiator grille is integrated
stylishly and harmoniously within the overall
design.
Bumpers
Front bumper
The bumper on the new Audi A6´05 is painted in the
colour of the car.
It comprises the following components:
– Coating
– Top cover
– Towing lug cover
– Radiator grille with chrome frame
– Fog lamps
– Side air inlet grilles
– Bumper support