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280 Models

The catalytic converter used on these models consists of monoliths which are a honeycomb structure of ceramic material and are suspended in a wire mesh structure. The precious metal coating (the actual catalyst) accelerates in conjunction with injected air the oxidation of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC).