TIMET Automotive Markets

Titanium can give automotive manufacturers an edge with patented lightweight alloys for exhaust systems and engine components.

Complete exhaust systems made from TIMET’s Exhaust XT grade are up to 50% lighter than stainless steel – perfect for high-performance, highly engineered vehicles like the Porsche GT2.

TIMET’s Automotive Innovations:

  • TIMETAL® 1100 is a lightweight, corrosion-resistant specialty alloy used on valves of Corvette engines.
  • TIMETAL 54M alloy used for turbochargers offers improved machinability.
  • TIMETAL 62S is an alloy developed for lightweight automotive connecting rods.