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WHO WE ARE
Working Together to Create World Class Products KONI is the shock absorber specialist. For more than a century
we have created products that excel in the toughest and the
KONI develops, manufactures and sells worldwide specialty smoothest of conditions. Each KONI shock absorber and ride
high quality hydraulic shock absorbers and systems for street system is aimed to enrich the user experience; therefore we
and racing cars, buses, trucks, trailers, railway rolling stock, like to think that our products have a personality of their own.
defense and industrial applications. In a way, diversification is our specialization. Cars or bridges,
trains or ferris’ wheels, desert racers or army vehicles for
In the car, bus, truck and trailer Aftermarket the demands the freezing poles: we see opportunities in everything that
for high standards for safety, durability, performance and moves, regardless of the circumstances.
passenger-comfort are universal. That is why we strive to
be the leading solution provider globally. Operating on all KONI has proven its expertise by
continents, KONI dampers are supplied to the world markets providing dampers for:
through a vast number of local distributors. Providing added
• Passenger Cars
value to you means that we are connected to your markets
• Classic cars
and therefore your needs.
• Racing Cars
As a market leader, we are committed to offering an • 4x4 vehicles and SUV's
unmatched service for our solutions. If we want to exceed • Coaches, Busses, Recreational Vehicles
your expectations, we need to connect to your business.
• Trucks
So we focus on your demands and requirements, whereby
• Trailers
working together as a team is the key.
• Other Heavy Duty vehicles and
We truly believe teamwork and sharing knowledge supports Industrial Applications
your business and, therefore, ours. • Railway Products

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AN ITT COMPANY
KONI is an ITT Company

ITT is a focused multi-industrial company that designs and manufactures highly

engineered critical components and customized technology solutions. Our
customers in the energy, transportation and industrial markets depend on us to
solve their most critical problems, and we focus on partnering with them to find
solutions to their unique challenges. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in
White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has
sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 revenues of $2.5
billion. KONI has been part of ITT since 1972.

For more information, visit www.itt.com

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INNOVATION
KONI invests heavily in innovation. It is one of our core qualities required to continue
to produce highly qualified shock absorbers.

In KONI’s vision, innovation is the ultimate way to keep improving the world through technology and maintain
being a market leader when it comes to car, bus, truck, and trailer, or recreational and specialty solutions.

The research, development and engineering departments of KONl are totally committed to the KONl philosophy
of offering the best shock absorber and life expectancy for any application. Contemporary computer supported
design technologies, highly (often internally) trained and motivated personnel and the availability of extended
measuring and testing facilities lead to well researched and thoroughly developed new products. All of the new
product developments are executed under the regime of the international automotive industry standard ISO TS
16949, which secures that all products fully meet their determined objectives – in every aspect.

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QUALITY
The Keys to Performance Why KONI?

KONI shock absorbers have a reputation for high • Better Driver Feel
performance. In order to maintain that reputation, • Wide Range of Adjustment
KONI rely on quality, both in technology as well as
• Not using an inaccurate needle valve adjustment
manufacturing, to assure their dampers achieve and
• Excellent Reliability and Repeatability
maintain their performance. All through the manufacturing
process the evidence of quality is found: produced from • More Stability
the finest materials, surfaces machined to the narrowest • Excellent Low-Speed Damping *
tolerances, strict quality-control standards incorporated • Customer-Serviceable
in all production steps and a 100% dyno-test at the end
• Out Prices the Competition
of the production line to assure that every single damper
• More Control over Bumps
delivers its optimum performance.
• Low Friction and Weight *
* especially applicable for the 2612 and 28 Series

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Introduction
Ever since 1955 KONI have held a prominent position in the world of motorsport. Over the
years many championships and victories in F1, IndyCar, Champcar, IRL, F3, GP2, WTCC and
other Touringcar and Singleseaters, proof the success and confidence teams have in KONI.

Program range
8211 The product range started with the first product going back all the
way to the late 50’s: the twin tube, famous for the many F1 victories
and championships.
3011  he 8211 series were followed by the 3011 monotube dampers,
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initially developed for higher damping forces needed on the F1 cars
with ground effect.
2812MKII  hen came another state of the art product: The KONI 2812MKII,
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specifically developed to control (very) low damper speeds. The 2812
Long body version is technically identical to the 2812MKII, but made
for longer strokes.
2816 / 2817  ased on the 2812 damper layout, both the 2816 insert and the 2817
B
were designed to be used in McPherson strut suspensions.
2822MKII 
Also based on the 2812 technology, the 2822 series were designed
which include an extra feature for high speed adjustment.
2612  he small diameter 2612, is mostly identical to the 2812MKII series,
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but in a smaller diameter and lower weight.

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2612 Series
Low Weight & Low Friction

Commitments to continuously improve in motorsport products, have resulted in the

next level in the KONI range. Requirements from top teams asked for a compact design
to improve in weight, aerodynamics and also friction. Consequently the 2612 Series
were brought to light.

The 2612 series are based on the proven technology of the 2812MKII 2-way
adjustable damper, being used by many race teams over the last decade. The major
difference with the 2812MKII is the smaller diameter and the low friction parts being
the standard feature.

They are having strokes ranging from 29 to 109 mm. All available damper lengths are
shown in the length/stroke chart.

The design and operation of the 2612 Series racing damper is again a unique proof of
KONI’s reputation as the leader in the field of damper technology.

They are specifically designed for competition purposes and offer full adjustability
while fitted on the car. Their precision adjustment mechanisms allow maximum control
over the damping forces generated, especially in the low speed damping range.

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 L-max [mm] L-min [mm] Stroke [mm]

224 195 29
229 200 29
234 200 34
239 205 34
244 205 39

To achieve this, the 2612 series do not rely on the commonly used 249 210 39
254 210 44
needle valves. Instead, a superior and advanced adjustment cartridge
259 215 44
controls the opening and closing of valve loaded ports. Positive lock
264 215 49
detents assure that each port can only be either open or closed. The
269 220 49
result is that the cartridge will always accurately reproduce a set of
274 220 54
eight pre-programmed damping curves.
279 225 54
284 225 59
Various cartridges are available, each with its own set of characteristics. 289 230 59
A pair of cartridges is housed in the main piston, one for bump, one 294 230 64
for rebound. Together they can modify any given basic valving in 64 299 235 64
different ways. By having all forces generated by the piston assembly, 304 235 69
the control of the damper over the suspension is instant and precise, 309 240 69
decisive and smooth. A separate bulky reservoir is not needed and the 314 240 74
installation can be kept simple, compact, lightweight and clean. 319 245 74
324 245 79
329 250 79
334 250 84
339 255 84
344 255 89
11.3 mm
14.27 mm
50 mm
65 mm

349 260 89
11.117 mm (7/16”)

11.117 mm (7/16”) 354 260 94

L_thread 359 265 94
L_body Stroke metal to metal
L_min L_max 364 265 99
369 270 99
374 270 104
379 275 104
384 275 109

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2812 MKII Series
Mono Tube Low Speed Damper

The design and operation of the 28 Series racing damper is a unique proof of KONI’s
reputation as the leader in the field of damper technology.

They are specifically designed for competition purposes and offer full adjustability while
fitted on the car. Their precision adjustment mechanisms allow maximum control over
the damping forces generated, especially in the low speed damping range.

To achieve this, the 2812 Series do not rely on the commonly used needle valves.
Instead, a superior and advanced adjustment cartridge controls the opening and closing
of valve loaded ports. Positive lock detents assure that each port can only be either
open or closed. The result is that the cartridge will always accurately reproduce a set of
eight pre-programmed damping curves.

Various cartridges are available, each with its own set of characteristics. A pair of
cartridges is housed in the main piston, one for bump, one for rebound. Together they
can modify any given basic valving in 64 different ways. By having all forces generated
by the piston assembly, the control of the damper over the suspension is instant
and precise, decisive and smooth. A separate bulky reservoir is not needed and the
installation can be kept simple, compact, lightweight and clean. Drivers like the 28 Series
because they feel a real difference between adjustment steps. Mechanics and race
engineers appreciate the user friendliness and apparent ”simplicity” of the dampers that
make them so easy to work with. Buyers also like their price / quality ratio.

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L-max [mm] L-min [mm] Stroke [mm] Example of damping characteristic:
214 185 29
219 190 29
224 190 34
229 195 34
234 195 39
239 200 39
244 200 44
249 205 44
254 205 49
259 210 49
264 210 54
269 215 54
274 215 59
279 220 59
284 220 64
289 225 64
294 225 69
299 230 69
Part Number
304 230 74
Series Lmax Valving
309 235 74
2812
314 235 79
319 240 79
324 240 84
Possible Valving Combinations
329 245 84
334 245 89 3 5 7

339 250 89 Valving Valving

3
233 235
344 250 94 Valving Valving
5
349 255 94 253 255
Valving Valving
354 255 99 7
275 277
359 260 99
364 260 104
369 265 104
374 265 109
379 270 109
384 270 114

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2812 Series
Long Body

Commitments to continuously improve the motorsport products have resulted

in the next level of products.

Hence KONI developed the Long-body 2812 series race damper. They are an
extension to the 2812MKII Series, having a range of strokes from 114 up to 224 mm.
All available damper lengths are shown in the length/stroke chart.

The long-body 2812 is designed with an aluminium body and end cap. Both top
mountings and lower mountings are designed to fit 1/2" ID bearings. Two top mounts
are available, with the difference being the adjustment window position at 0° or 90°.

The 2812 Series are specifically designed for competition purposes and offer full
adjustability while fitted on the car. Their precision adjustment mechanisms allow
maximum control over the damping forces generated, especially in the low speed
damping range.

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To achieve this, the 2812 Series do not rely on the commonly A separate bulky reservoir is not needed and the installation
used needle valves. Instead, a superior and advanced can be kept simple, compact, lightweight and clean.
adjustment cartridge controls the opening and closing of
valve loaded ports. Positive lock detents assure that each Drivers like the 28 Series because they feel a real difference
port can only be either open or closed. between adjustment steps. Mechanics and race engineers
appreciate the user friendliness and apparent ”simplicity” of
The result is that the cartridge will always accurately the dampers that make them so easy to work with. And Buyers
reproduce a set of eight pre-programmed damping curves. like their price / quality ratio.

Various cartridges are available, each with its own set of L-max [mm] L-min [mm] Stroke [mm]
characteristics. A pair of cartridges is housed in the main 403 289 114
piston, one for bump, one for rebound. 433 309 124
473 329 144
Together they can modify any given basic valving in 64 513 349 164

different ways. By having all forces generated by the piston 553 369 184

assembly, the control of the damper over the suspension is 593 389 204
633 409 224
instant and precise, decisive and smooth.
For damper code and valvings see 2812MKII (page 11)

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2822MKII Series
4-way Adjustable

In the development of the 2822MKII Series the KONI engineers benefit from our
many years of know-how and experience in motor racing. It is based on the proven
technology of the 2812MKII 2-way adjustable damper, being used by many race teams
over the last decade.

The major difference with the 2812 is the 2822 series being 4-way adjustable. It is a
double wall, high pressure gas shock absorber. Specifically designed for competition
purposes, it is fully adjustable while fitted on the car. It contains two adjusters in bump
(compression) and two in rebound (extension), both having an independent low speed,
as well as a high speed adjustment.

They do not rely on the commonly used needle valves. Instead, a superior and
advanced adjustment cartridge controls the opening and closing of valve loaded
ports. Positive lock detents assure that each port can only be either open or closed.
The result is that each cartridge will always accurately reproduce a set of eight pre-
programmed damping curves.

Various cartridges are available, each with its own set of characteristics. One pair of
cartridges is housed in the main piston, one for bump, one for rebound, to adjust the
low speed damping.

The other two cartridges are fitted in the high speed block to control the high speed
damping and adjustment. They allow the damper to have an adjustable blow-off force.

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Unique to both low as well as high speed damping is that the bump L-max [mm] L-min [mm] Stroke [mm]
and rebound forces are generated by the piston area and not by 279 220 59
rod displacement at all. This creates a very precise control over the 299 230 69
damping forces and very little phase lag (hysteresis) due to the 309 235 74
lower hydraulic pressures. Besides, it makes a separate reservoir 319 240 79
to accommodate the bump adjuster superfluous, and installation 339 250 89

simple, lightweight and clean. 359 260 99

379 270 109

All adjusters operate totally independent of each other and feature

8 positions each in low speed adjustment and 15 positions each
Example of damping characteristic:
in high speed adjustment, all being predefined and having distinct
stops. The adjustment range of all four cartridges are wide and
divided in equal steps.

Besides being developed to meet the highest quality standards, it

is also done in close relation with Dallara (I), who fit the 2822 as
standard equipment on their GP2 chassis.

Lmin
65/74

Ø 50/Ø 56.9

Ø 50/Ø 56.9

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2816 and 2817 Series
Racing Strut and Cartridge

Developed specifically for production-based race cars with strut suspensions, the
2816 and 2817 Series share their internal components with the very successful
2812 racing damper.

The 2816 is the universal tool for the professional O.E.M. customer who wishes to
(re)design a McPherson suspension from scratch. As a bare insert, it offers maximum
freedom to the suspension designer. Available with either a pin or eye upper
attachment and stroke ranging from 119 (4.685”) to 199 (7.835”) mm.

The 2817 is the cost-effective strut solution for the professional or club racer. It is a
semi-finished aluminium McPherson strut without brackets, containing a 2816 type
insert. It also offers stroke ranges from 119 to 199 mm. Steel brackets can be welded
onto the housing by the customer.

The 2816 and 2817 are modular systems, meaning all 2816 and 2817 shock
cartridges share the same basic dimensions and features. The stroke lengths and
valving characteristics will be custom-built to suit the specific application.

Drivers like the 28 Series because they feel a real difference between adjustment
steps. Mechanics and race engineers appreciate the user friendliness and apparent
”simplicity” of the dampers that make them so easy to work with.

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L-max Static* L-max Dynamic** L-min Stroke
* The damper should only reach this length under
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] static (no load) conditions

429 429 310 119 ** This is the maximum damper length allowed under
dynamic conditions.
469 469 330 139
For damper code and valvings see 2812MKII (page 11)
509 509 350 159
549 524 370 179
589 564 390 199

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8211 Series
Twin Tube Hydraulic Damper

This is a steel-bodied, externally double-adjustable, coilover damper which has

been used on World Champion Formula 1, Can-Am and virtually every other type of
race car ever made.

Bump and rebound damping can be adjusted independently without removing the
damper from the car. Adjustable spring seats accept 2.25” or 2.50” I.D. springs.

These dampers are fully rebuildable and the valving can be adapted to a wide
range of applications. Recently updated to include advances in materials and
manufacturing techniques, this classic shock design is the premium shock absorber
for vintage race cars and restorations, as well as the ultimate non-gas alternative
for many new race car applications.

The 8211 series have plated steel bodies and are ideal for vintage Formula Ford
applications or where special mountings are required and weight is not a concern.

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 Odd codes have adjustment window turned 90°

Code L-max L-min Stroke

Metal to Metal

1300
Part Number
282 202 80
1301 Series Code Valving

1302 8211 13xx Bx

292 207 85
1303
1304
302 212 90
1305
N/mm
Valving Lbs/"
1306 Spring Rates
312 217 95
1307 B1 up to 40 up to 225
1308 B2 40-60 225-330
322 222 100
1309 B3 50-80 285-450
1310 B6 70-125 400-700
332 227 105
1311 B7 115-170 650-950
1312 B8 160-270 900-1500
342 232 110
1313 B8X 215 and more 1200 and more
1314
352 237 115
1315
1316
362 242 120
1317
1318
372 247 125
1319
1320
382 252 130
1321
1322
392 257 135
1323
1324
402 262 140
1325
1326
412 267 145
1327
1328
422 272 150
1329
1330
432 277 155
1331

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3011 Series
Mono Tube Damper

The KONI 3011 shock absorber is performance proven by winning

consistently at all levels since 1983, including the Indy 500.

The 3011 is a steel-bodied, externally double-adjustable high-pressure

gas, coil-over damper. Its patented monotube design allows for
independent changes to the rebound and bump damping. The layout
accepts 2.25" I.D. or 2.50” I.D. springs.

The 3011 Series are especially suited to applications with higher piston
speeds, where more progressive damping characteristics are required.
They have approximately four to six times the adjustment range in
any given valving than their competitors, thus eliminating constant
revalving procedures from track to track.

The 3011 series are available with a variety of valvings to meet your
specific damping requirements.

Having up to a 9" stroke, it makes the 3011 series a very versatile

performer from club racer to Indy, and from street to Historic F1.

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Code L-max L-min Stroke Code L-max L-min Stroke Part Number
Metal to Metal Metal to Metal Series Code Valving
1500 264 209 55 1518 354 254 100 3011 15xx BAxx
1501 269 214 55 1519 359 259 100
1502 274 214 60 1520 364 259 105
Valving N/mm Lbs/"
1503 279 219 60 1521 369 264 105
Spring Rates
1504 284 219 65 1522 374 264 110
BA16 up to 45 up to 250
1505 289 224 65 1523 379 269 110
BA23 45 - 270 250 - 1500
1506 294 224 70 1524 384 269 115
BA53 90 - 350 500 - 2000
1507 299 229 70 1525 389 274 115
BA83 115 - 625 650 - 3500
1508 304 229 75 1526 394 274 120
1509 309 234 75 1527 399 279 120
1510 314 234 80 1528 404 279 125
1511 319 239 80 1529 409 284 125
1512 324 239 85 1530 414 284 130
1513 329 244 85 1531 419 289 130
1514 334 244 90 1536 444 299 145
1515 339 249 90 1537 449 304 145
1516 344 249 95 1546 494 334 170
1517 349 254 95 1547 499 339 170

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 WORKING WITH KONI
KONI, an ITT Company, is one of the world-leading
providers of shock absorption technology and
services. KONI helps thousands of companies and
people to improve their street and racing cars,
buses, trucks, trailers, railway rolling stock, defense
and industrial applications. KONI serves the worlds
needs by a global network of official KONI Distributors.

To find out more about our solutions, please contact KONI directly.

Contact and Support

THE NETHERLANDS
KONl B.V.
Postbus 1014, 3260 AA Oud-Beijerland
Tel. +31 (0) 186 635500
www.koni.com

GERMANY
KONI Deutschland
Mönchhofallee 9
65451 Kelsterbach
Tel. +49 (0) 6142-7953121
www.koni.de

FRANCE
Sté KONl-France
885, avenue du docteur Julien Lefebvre
F 06270 Villeneuve Loubet
Tel. +33 (0) 493207595
www.koni.com

U.S.A.
KONl North America
1961A International Way
Hebron, Kentucky 41048
Tel. +1-859-586-4100
www.koni-na.com • [email protected]

CHINA
ITT High Precision Manufactured Products (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
570 Xida Road, Meicun, New District Wuxi
214112, Jiangsu, China
Tel. +86 510 88556188
www.koni.com

ITT and KONI manufacturing and sales locations

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