"Aluminium architecture" refers to the use of aluminium as the main material in designing and constructing buildings, structures, or parts of them. It highlights the use of aluminium for providing strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal in architecture.
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Built around an all -
new aluminium architecture, it delivers all - wheel steering, speed - dependent power steering ratios, an optional sport differential and all - wheel drive.
With a
lightweight aluminium architecture, it has been built to fulfil a greater life cycle approach; using more recycled materials, producing less emissions and lower fuel consumption.
The Range Rover Sport SVR is actually based on the new
aluminium architecture of the Range Rover Sport and is a very attractive and sporty looking SUV.
It uses the now familiar Aston «V / H» bonded
aluminium architecture with 250 mm added in the wheelbase over the DB9, but its torsional stiffness is better than the DB9's, so Ian Minards, Aston's product development director, had told me.
Exploiting Land Rover's breakthrough lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies, the Sport's all - new, first - in -
class aluminium architecture achieves a weight saving of up to 420 kg *.
It continues to lead the industry in the development of advanced
aluminium architectures today to reduce weight in order to improve fuel efficiency, emissions and handling of its vehicles.
Unlike rivals that use shareable platforms, Jaguar uses a
tweakable aluminium architecture that ensures no two models are restricted by wheelbase or ride height.
Expected to be called E-Pace, the baby Jaguar SUV will be related to today's Land Rover Discovery Sport, using its steel platform, instead of the more
sophisticated aluminium architecture dedicated to the bigger F - Pace.
Called VH500, it is essentially a complete overhaul of the current VH
bonded aluminium architecture, expected to get new suspension and transmission, updated electrical systems and lightweight composites.
Unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show as the C - X17, it has been dubbed by the British automaker as the «Ultimate practical sports car» and is underpinned by
new aluminium architecture.
It's a credit to Audi that the original A8's influence can still be felt in the latest car — from
its aluminium architecture to the simple, clean - cut lines of the bodywork.
While the car isn't referred to specifically as an SUV or 4x4, Rolls - Royce describes a vehicle «that can cross any terrain», adding that the vehicle will be a «high - bodied car, with an all - new
aluminium architecture».
The new Lamborghini Huracan replaces the outgoing Gallardo model, and combines an updated version of the brilliant V10 engine, which now produces 602bhp and 413 lb ft of torque, with an all - new
aluminium architecture.
The premium sports SUV unleashes the full potential of the lightweight and robust all -
aluminium architecture, while retaining the refinement, luxury and off - road capability for which Range Rover is world renowned.
Renault's resurrected Alpine brand has teased a single picture of the all - new lightweight
aluminium architecture that will form the basis of a whole range of sports cars.
The Jeep Renegade concept's lightweight
aluminium architecture and regenerative - braking system help to improve overall efficiency, while dual electric 200 - kilowatt motors propel a very capable 4x4 system — complete with Low Range and locking differentials — worthy of carrying the Jeep name.
Like the XF saloon, the Sportbrake is based on a lightweight
aluminium architecture, which helps the way it rides and handles.
The futuristic design is expected to be the basis for a new sporty crossover that will showcase the firmГўВЂВ ™ s new modular
aluminium architecture and go on sale in 2015.
The second generation Land Rover Defender will be based on
the aluminium architecture (PLA - Premium Lightweight Architecture) of the 2017 Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models.
The aluminium architecture has been optimised to provide the stiffest possible underpinnings for the suspension with rigidity gains of more than 30 per cent in key areas compared to any other Jaguar application.
Rolls - Royce has released an image of the eighth generation Rolls - Royce Phantom's all - new
aluminium architecture.
This announcement follows the recent news that Rolls - Royce Motor Cars has begun testing its all - new
aluminium architecture, which will underpin every future Rolls - Royce arriving in - market from early 2018.
Taking on the likes of the Bentley Mulsanne and S - Class Maybach, the new Phantom features an all - new
aluminium architecture and a revised exterior design.
The XE and XF are developed from Jaguar's lightweight
aluminium architecture, further enhanced by driver and passenger airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags.
The XE, which is based on a lightweight
aluminium architecture and will be powered by the firm's new Ingenium engine range, will feature a latest - generation electric steering system, which Jaguar says offers greater tuning scope than a hydraulic system and has the potential to «deliver better - quality feel».
Built on the new
aluminium architecture that underpins the latest flagship, the Phantom VIII, the Cullinan has turned out to be one of the best looking luxury SUVs as well.
The Discovery now uses Land Rover's
aluminium architecture that was first introduced in the latest - gen Range Rover.
For the first time, the Discovery is based around Land Rover's
aluminium architecture, first introduced on the Range Rover (L405).
Instead, the famous Alpine name returns on a stunning compact, lightweight, mid-engined, rear - wheel drive coupe that's based on a bespoke all -
aluminium architecture.
It is speculated that the Range Rover Sport Coupe will share the F - Pace's all -
aluminium architecture, and the suspension set - up.
The all -
aluminium architecture can churn out a range of new vehicles with relatively less cost involved, which can help the British automaker to compete with the German rivals in terms of volumes.