Cylinder liners using a special aluminium - silicon alloy and connecting rods which are manufactured in the so - called cracking process provide
additional weight savings of up to 46 per cent compared with the technology available for the previous V12 engine.
For
additional weight savings, aluminum is used for the hood, the front suspension subframe and rear suspension knuckles.
Together, high - strength steel and high - strength aluminum alloy help reduce weight by up to 350 pounds while Ford is reinvesting
additional weight savings everywhere it counts, to give customers more towing and hauling capability than ever before.
Additional weight savings come from the composite tailgate and magnesium for parts such as the cross-car beam.
The calipers are made from aluminum, which added
additional weight savings, and the rotors are made from cast steel and are connected via locking pins.
For
additional weight savings, the customer may delete the COMAND multimedia system.
Also, the Weissach package is available again, which features
additional weight savings thanks to carbon fiber components like sway bars or roof and magnesium wheels.
Additional weight savings come from a Toyota - made lightweight carbon - fiber rear hatch, which also makes opening and closing almost effortless.
There's also an optional carbon - fiber roof, but it offers minimal
additional weight savings.
Not exact matches
Holding them together really reveals just how much of a difference the
additional size and
weight savings make, however — even holding it while also holding an iPad mini reveals significantly less tangible heft, despite the smaller tablet being lighter.