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The term “overall vehicle concept” covers all the basic technical solutions or components that are required to perform the tasks of a vehicle. The vehicle structure or body-in-white acts as the carrier for the components. Figure 9.1 summarizes the main influences on the overall vehicle concept and its structure.

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Frömmig, L. (2023). Concept and Structure. In: Basic Course in Race Car Technology. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-38470-8_9

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