The main body structure was formed from extruded aluminium sections bonded and riveted around a central transmission tunnel constructed entirely from carbon fibre. (astonmartins.com)
Honda calls the concept a «multi-material space - frame» and thus the NSX's core combines various cast and extruded aluminium sections, hot - formed ultra-high-strength steel and even some carbon - fibre cored material (for the floor). (motoring.com.au)
Structure The body structure remained stable in the frontal test and the upper anchorage securing the seatbelt held firm, although there were signs that its mounting bolt had started to pull through the aluminium section to which it was secured. (euroncap.com)