An important new component is an all - aluminum unibody structure that helps cut weight by 700 pounds. (autoweek.com)
They used exotic materials and opted for fewer gears than most other teams, essentially cutting the weight of their cars down to the minimum allowed by the series. (theverge.com)
Liberal use of carbon fibre on the body — and the seats — helps cut weight from the production car by 80 kg, as does the lack of an electric roof. (carsuk.net)