Abstract: A torsionally elastic shock and vibration absorbing coupling, comprises first and second coupling parts which are adapted to be connected to the respective parts which are to be coupled together and which have coupling portions with openings therethrough. An annular resiliently deformable pressure cushion is disposed between the coupling parts with the openings and is connected to each part such as by vulcanizing. At least one substantially non-stretchable rope which passes through the receiving openings of the respective coupling parts overlie the cushion, and extend circumferentially along portions of the respective parts and, between the parts, to interconnect them.