Sentences with phrase «aluminium bodyshell»

Following the relative success of the Jaguar XK120s at the 1950 Le Mans 24 hr race, it was realised that with minimal engine tuning, a lighter chassis and a lightweight aerodynamically revised aluminium bodyshell, the car would have a very real chance of success against its infamous opposition and thus the XK120C or C - type was born.

The shorter, wider but same - height aluminium bodyshell and composite chassis materials help shed more than 80 kg from the W12's kerb weight, while the 110mm - longer wheelbase and a front axle positioned 135 mm further forward improve weight distribution and increase visual aggression.

These include e.g. the lightweight and torsionally rigid aluminium bodyshell plus powerful and efficient V8 biturbo engines.

The kerb weight is 125 kg less than the previous - generation SL63, an all - aluminium bodyshell and carbonfibre bootlid (which can be gawped at up close when the folding metal roof is being stowed or closed) the main contributors.

Much of the weight loss comes from an aluminium bodyshell.

It may boast an aluminium bodyshell, but it's a big machine with a 6 - litre V12 wedged between the front wheels.

Not exact matches

These were the aims when developing the bodyshell for the new S - Class — a third - generation aluminium hybrid bodyshell.

The completely new Ian Callum designed XK was unveiled in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motorshow and was an instant success, the new aluminium monocoque bodyshell reduces weight considerably, which gives increased performance and fuel economy.

Audi says that it has incorporated hydro - formed steel and aluminium to construct the bodyshell and panels that has led to a 120 kg weight reduction over the current generation A4.

Most of the bodyshell components are made of die - cast aluminium and sheet steel.

The Ferrari 360 was the company's first production car with the chassis, bodyshell and even the suspension wishbones all constructed from aluminium.

Jaguar's expertise in aluminium technology has enabled the design vision for the F - TYPE Coupé to be delivered in a lightweight yet extremely strong bodyshell.

The new super sports car from Mercedes - Benz and AMG dazzles with its unparalleled technology package: an aluminium space - frame bodyshell with gull - wing doors; an AMG 6.3 - litre, front - mid V8 engine with 420 kW / 571 hp peak output, 650 Nm of torque, and dry sump lubrication; seven - speed dual - clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration; and sports suspension with aluminium double - wishbones.

Ultra compact, and weighing in at a low 183 kg, the new 2.5 - litre TFSI engine is a perfect accompaniment to the lightweight aluminium and steel hybrid TT bodyshell, helping to keep the kerb weight of the RS Coupe down to 1,450 kg, and contributing to an exceptional power - to - weight ratio of 234PS (again, about 230.8 bhp) per ton.

Ultra compact, and weighing in at a low 183 kg, the new TFSI engine is a perfect accompaniment to the lightweight aluminium and steel hybrid TT bodyshell, helping to keep the kerb weight of the RS Coupe down to 1,450 kg, and contributing to an exceptional power - to - weight ratio of 234PS per ton.