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The occupant cell, which weighs only 149.41 lb (68 kg), is
an aluminum lattice with four castings that form the nodal
elements of the body shell. Large nodal sections of the
A-pillars connect the side roof frame prole, sill, window
cross member and the upper longitudinal section at the
front end.
Two smaller cast nodal elements above the rear window
connect the roof arch to the î›–at C-pillars and the rear roof
cross member.
The entire outer skin of the Audi TT is made from aluminum:
• Front fenders.
• Sidewalls.
• Roof.
• Attachments: hood, doors and trunk lid.
In total, the complete bodyshell with attachments weighs
approximately 608.47 lb (276 kg).
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