Collection: Bilstein

In the 1950s Bilstein recognized the possibilities that were discovered by Frenchman Bourcier de Carbon, which ultimately brought it the success it has today. The oscillation researcher discovered that gas contained in every oil at a proportion of up to 10% is bonded under sustained pressure. This scientific finding was to revolutionize shock absorber technology. The Bilstein engineers in Ennepetal, Germany used the French discovery to develop a production process without which automotive technology would be unthinkable to this day: the manufacture of the monotube gas pressure shock absorber. The introduction of the first monotube gas pressure shock absorber to a Mercedes-Benz is still regarded as a significant contribution to active driving safety to this day. Ever since, monotube gas pressure shock absorbers developed & tested by Bilstein have found their way into virtually all leading, performance-orientated car marques.