Bilstein shock absorbers, the original before any copy. The first gas-pressure monotube shock absorbers were created by Henry Bilstein in 1954, and today they remain leaders in quality and performance. Their main advantage was that the oil was under pressure, thus inhibiting foaming as temperature and load increased. The first brand to use Bilstein shock absorbers was Mercedes-Benz, but by the 1960s, they had become the benchmark shock absorbers in Formula 1, used by brands such as Porsche and McLaren. During the 1990s, Bilstein developed the first semi-active and active damping systems with electronic control, and in 2004, the innovative DampMatic for Mercedes-Benz and DampTronic for Porsche. The world's most renowned automobile brands rely on the innovation and quality of Bilstein suspensions for series production. Bilstein offers a wide range of shock absorbers, from those designed for private use to those custom-designed for high-end and competition vehicles. It's a brand that adapts to all budgets and all expectations, from the safety sought by a private driver to the fun sought by those who enjoy a sportier driving experience.
