1：What is it used for?
During vehicle collisions, front-mounted engines are prone to move backward and compress the driver's compartment. Engine sink technology allows the engine to move downward during a collision, ensuring the safety of occupants inside the vehicle.
2：Did you know?
Engine sink does not mean the engine falls to the ground but rather refers to the engine mount lowering a few centimeters to prevent the engine from compressing the driver's compartment.
This technology is commonly used in front-mounted engines.
Engine sink occurs in the event of a frontal collision with a certain level of impact velocity. It does not occur in side-impact collisions.
Engine sink also helps absorb and distribute a portion of the impact energy, thereby reducing the injuries to the driver and passengers.
3：Principle
The engine is secured on a specially designed mount and utilizes unique connections that allow the engine mount to tilt downward along a predetermined path during severe frontal impacts. This partially prevents the engine from moving towards the driver's compartment. In some cases, engine sink is achieved through the use of crushable fasteners that automatically break upon frontal impact, causing the engine to sink.
