Sentences with phrase «carbon fiber provides»

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Although that first sailship was a modest one, the Benfords made a surprising discovery: The sail's acceleration was much higher than expected because carbon monoxide trapped in the fibers rapidly boiled off, providing more thrust that turned the diminutive object into a virtual rocket.

The work, reported in Polymer Degradation and Stability, provides an efficient way to re-use the expensive carbon fiber and other materials that make up the composites.

Her early work on carbon fibers, beginning in the 1980s, provided Dresselhaus with the understanding and perspective to postulate the existence and unusual attributes of one - dimensional «single - wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs),» years in advance of their actual discovery.

«They hand - make their carbon fiber bike frames, and we recycle their scrap and then provide back to them 3D printing components created from that, which can be used to prototype and design new bike parts,» said Maxey.

A super-rigid carbon fiber monocoque provides the basic structure, wearing steel only in the front and rear crash structures and integrated roll cage.

More to the point, it provides a cost - effective carbon - fiber cradle for XS by Audi and XR by Porsche.

The Stetten, Germany - based tuner now offers a few choice carbon - fiber aerodynamic bits that provide modest accents to your 2016 or later Model S without drastically changing its appearance.

As for repair, carbon - fiber wheels — whether one - piece or hybrid — can be polished and resurfaced provided any scratching (hello, curb!)

It also provided crucial experience with the volume production and use of carbon fiber.

My main criticism of volume - production McLarens — all of which until now used the same basic 3.8 liter V - 8 engines and carbon - fiber monocoques — has been the gaping holes in the body sides required to provide enough cooling for the hot sections within the outer envelope.

The path to making the LaFerrari more user - friendly started, like everything else on this car, with its carbon - fiber construction, specifically that of the X-shaped roof, which provides enough rigidity to allow for huge door cutouts.

In the end, the LaFerrari's chassis tub and roof, which are bonded together with resins and mechanical fasteners, weigh all of 176 pounds and provide 27 percent more torsional rigidity and 22 percent more bending stiffness than the carbon - fiber structure of the Ferrari Enzo.

Thanks to an unusual bodyshell that uses high - strength carbon - fiber, aluminum, and steels, the F 015 does away with B - pillars, meaning that the suicide doors provide a wide, uninterrupted access portal into the interior.

But most of the accents are provided by a textured material called BrighTex, which resembles carbon fiber without looking as if it belongs in a nitrous - ized Civic.

The carbon fiber interior kit incorporates thin copper thread, providing a unique application not seen on any other Porsche.

In addition, a specially contoured aluminum rollbar (underneath the black or carbon fiber «halo») provides mounting points for the new rear decklid, while unique upper body brackets and a high - strength steel engine compartment cross beam maximize torsional rigidity.

Our Porsche 911 GT3 test car, graciously provided by Champion Porsche in Pompano Beach, Fla., features navigation, satellite radio, leather - and Alcantara - lined interior with carbon - fiber trim — and floor mats!

Highlighting its exotic monocoque is a carbon fiber windshield frame, which promotes strength and lightness, while providing the attachment points for the removable, stowable cloth roof, or available exposed carbon fiber hardtop (late availability).

The Si is the only member of the Civic family to feature a 2.4 - liter four - cylinder engine that has been tuned to provide 205 horsepower and 174 lb - ft of torque, and the vehicle can also be identified by its rear spoiler, 18 - inch rims, and carbon fiber trim throughout the interior.

A carbon fiber front splitter mounted below the bumper provides added downforce for the car and keeps the GT4 Stinger's front tires firmly planted to the tarmac.

If you have some strong legs, or you would like to have some strong legs, then you can also go with a conventional paddle - style or aggressive carbon - fiber high - performance clutch kit that will provide increased clamping pressure but will be harder to depress and hold.

As we can depict from the teaser image, the all - new 2019 Ford Mustang GT500 is going to be extremely muscular, featuring a unique bonnet with race heat - extraction vents, prominent centre section, while at the rear, a wide wing made from carbon fiber will provide increased downforce.

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A manually operated canvas top, carbon fiber sports bucket seats and two signature humps running along the back of the vehicle provide characteristic design elements.

On the outside, the dry carbon - fiber rear spoiler provides downforce, and is a work of art in its own right.

Extensive trim detailing in genuine open - pore Radica wood, or other optional trims such as carbon fiber, provides a smooth and graceful contrast.

VOICE - ACTIVATED TOUCH - SCREEN NAVIGATION SYSTEM - inc: pinch - to - zoom capability, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link w / a 5 - year prepaid subscription, SiriusXM audio and data services each require a subscription sold separately, or as a package, by SiriusXM Radio Inc, If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then - current rates, Fees and taxes apply, To cancel you must call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349, See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com, All fees and programming subject to change, Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc, SAFE & SMART PACKAGE - inc: Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Info System w / Cross-Traffic Alert, Pre-Collision Assist w / Pedestrian Detection, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning w / brake support, Memory Driver Seat, Mirrors & Ambient Lighting, 3 settings, Lane Keeping Alert, Automatic High Beam, Rain - Sensing Windshield Wipers, RADIO: SHAKER PRO AUDIO SYSTEM - inc: 12 - speakers and subwoofer in trunk, HD Radio, MAGNERIDE DAMPING SYSTEM, FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - inc: Standard in states where required by law, EQUIPMENT GROUP 200A, ENHANCED SECURITY PACKAGE - inc: electronic - locking center console and electronic steering column lock, Active Anti-Theft System, Wheel Locking Kit, ECOBOOST PERFORMANCE PACKAGE - inc: black painted strut tower brace, performance rear wing, unique chassis tuning, unique electronic power assisted steering, unique anti-lock brakes, stability control tuning and upsized rear sway bar, Larger Brake Rotors, 4 - piston fixed calipers, Engine Spun Aluminum Instrument Panel, Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Boost), Wheels: 19» x 9» Ebony Black - Painted Aluminum Low gloss, 3.55 TORSEN Limited Slip Rear Axle, HD Front Springs, Larger Radiator, Tires: P255 / 40R19 Summer - Only Designed to optimize driving dynamics and provide superior performance on wet and dry roads, High performance summer tires wear faster than non-performance tires, Ford does not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45 deg F (7 deg C) or below or in snow / ice conditions, CARBON SPORT INTERIOR PACKAGE - inc: Alcantara door inserts, Alcantara seat inserts, carbon fiber instrument panel and carbon fiber shift knob, Wireless StreCARBON SPORT INTERIOR PACKAGE - inc: Alcantara door inserts, Alcantara seat inserts, carbon fiber instrument panel and carbon fiber shift knob, Wireless Strecarbon fiber instrument panel and carbon fiber shift knob, Wireless Strecarbon fiber shift knob, Wireless Streaming.

Ultra-lightweight carbon fiber shell Sparco racing seats provide maximum lateral support during extreme cornering, thanks to more aggressive bolstering, and are designed to be the lightest in the segment, while providing comfort for long road trips

Visible differentiation is provided by a carbon fiber engine cover, AMG Performance steering wheel with black Alcantara side grips, red - painted brake calipers and a carbon fiber trunk lid spoiler.

Other materials in the cabin continue the luxury theme, with olive ash wood providing the trim for the center console, doors, and shifter, and mock carbon fiber accentuating the heated leather steering wheel, and sweeping across the dash.

The signature rear view of the GT - R is provided by its hallmark four - ring taillights, while air flow above and below the vehicle is managed by the functional rear carbon fiber underbody diffuser (extended for 2012), new rear venting, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.

The dashboard is made of carbon fiber, it also provides a racing style digital display along with essential vehicle controls.

QA1 — Silver Lakeville, MN www.qa1.net QA1 specializes in providing performance shock absorbers, tubular suspension components, carbon - fiber drive shafts, rod ends, spherical bearings, struts, springs, ball joints and other related items to a variety of markets including: Circle Track racing; drag racing; street - performance and street - rod markets.

The cockpit doesn't provide any hints to a road car at all with a purpose - built racing dashboard, an OMP driver's seats, roll cage and carbon - fiber door panels.

Numerous carbon - fiber body panels serve to reduce overall weight as well as providing necessary downforce and aerodynamic enhancements.

QA1 — Coming Soon Lakeville, MN www.qa1.net QA1 specializes in providing performance shock absorbers, tubular suspension components, carbon fiber drive shafts, rod ends, spherical bearings, struts, springs, ball joints and other related items to a variety of markets including: Circle Track racing; drag racing; street performance and street - rod markets.

An additional safety feature is the roof hatch system, a device that enables rescuers to provide first aid to the driver in case of accident, through a carbon fiber panel that is easily accessed on the roof.

The highly detailed finish is provided by BASF Glasurit 90 - Line Waterborne paint combined with custom carbon - fiber panels and trim pieces.

The interior is packed with high - grade aluminum and carbon - fiber inserts, as well as loads of high - tech features, while providing comfortable seating for four people.

The 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider is a no - frills two - seater sports car, its mid-mounted 237 hp turbocharged engine provides it with excellent performance, aided by the quick - shifting 6 - speed dual - clutch transmission and superbly balanced rear - wheel drive carbon fiber chassis.

A pair of ultra lightweight carbon fiber - shelled bucket seats, upholstered in Alcantara as standard and modelled on those in the McLaren P1, provide comfort and support with no compromise on overall weight.

Below, a powdercoated carbon fiber exhaust tip with Mopar cat - back exhaust provides an aggressive sound.

We are dealing here at carbon fiber side skirts and rear diffuser, front and rear bumpers, adding as well the 20 - inch alloys wrapped in 245 tires, which provided the perfect grip for some lap running on the Ring, while attempting a new record against the present holder, the Golf GTI40 Clubsport.

The energy used to manufacture the carbon fiber at Moses Lake is provided exclusively by locally sourced renewable hydro - electric power, which means it is 100 percent CO2 - free.

The LFA features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis with aluminum front and rear subframes providing perfect rigidity with little additional weight.

QA1 — Coming Soon Lakeville, MN www.qa1.net QA1 specializes in providing performance shock absorbers, tubular suspension components, carbon - fiber drive shafts, rod ends, spherical bearings, struts, springs, ball joints and other related items to a variety of markets including: Circle Track racing; drag racing; street - performance and street - rod markets.

Together with other carbon fiber components such as new door panels and new rockers and fenders in SMC superlight, it provides low weight with maximum rigidity.

There's also a BC coilovers and upgraded brakes provided by Baer as well as carbon fiber hood scoop and a subtle body kit, which according to tuner improves aerodynamics.

The signature rear view of the GT - R is provided by its hallmark four - ring taillights, while air flow above and below the vehicle is managed by the functional rear carbon fiber underbody diffuser, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.

High - pressure hydrogen storage tanks constructed from carbon fiber keep the fuel safe in the event of a collision, while a nickel - metal hydride battery provides the drive storage.