Structural Solids:
* Steel: Used extensively in the body, chassis, and engine block.
* Aluminum: Increasingly used in body panels, engine components, and wheels for its lightweight strength.
* Plastics: Found in many interior and exterior components (dashboards, bumpers, trim).
* Glass: Windshield, windows, headlights, taillights.
* Rubber: Tires, seals, hoses, belts.
* Cast Iron: Used in some engine blocks and components.
* Composites: Materials combining different properties, like fiberglass-reinforced plastics in body panels or carbon fiber in high-performance cars.
Mechanical Solids:
* Metals (various): In bolts, screws, gears, shafts, and other engine and transmission parts.
* Ceramics: Used in some engine components and catalytic converters.
Other Solids:
* Textiles: Fabrics in seats, carpets, and headliners.
* Foams: Used for insulation and padding.
* Wood (occasionally): In some trim pieces or steering wheels (though less common now).
* Minerals: In various paints, glass, and catalysts.
This list isn't exhaustive, but it gives a good overview of the diverse solid materials found in a typical car.
