The system of longitudinal and transverse members at the front of the vehicle distributes the forces exerted onto the bodyshell in the event of an impact and minimises deformation of the passenger cell. Our patented bodywork structure with a rigid bulkhead cross member made of ultra high-strength steel absorbs the forces introduced into the system of longitudinal members which prevents deformation of the footwell. The reinforced doors contribute to the overall rigidity of the car. The forces exerted in a frontal collision are transmitted into the side structure along a higher load path, which improves the deformation characteristics of the passenger cell even further.