Aluminum alloy for components having increased strength with a yield point Rp0.2>120 MPa and at the same time an elongation at break A>7% in the cast state, a yield point Rp0.2>200 MPa and at the same time an elongation at break A>6% after a T5 heat treatment or a yield point Rp0.2>200 MPa and at the same time a high elongation at break A>9% after a T6 heat treatment, in particular for structural and chassis parts of a motor vehicle.