Bilstein shock absorbers, the original before any copy The first monotube gas pressure shock absorbers were created by Henry Bilstein in 1954 and are still leaders in quality and performance today. Their main advantage was that the oil was under pressure and thus foaming was inhibited as the temperature and load increased. The first brand to use Bilstein shock absorbers was Mercedes-Benz but in the 1960s they became the reference 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 most renowned car brands in the world trust in the innovation and quality of Bilstein suspensions for series production. Bilstein offers a wide range of shock absorbers, from those intended for private use to those designed to measure for high-end and competition vehicles. It is 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 want to enjoy a more sporty driving experience.