Sentences with phrase «aluminum body panels helped»
A new frame design with more high - strength steel and aluminum body panels helped the 2018 Wrangler drop 200 pounds compared to the Wrangler JK generation.
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A carbon - fiber monocoque, a two - piece lift - off roof, (optional) magnesium wheels, and body panels of carbon fiber, magnesium, and aluminum are all employed to help keep mass in check.
It might not be all - aluminum for cost reasons, but using aluminum body panels would boost both fuel economy and performance while helping the Blue Oval reap the financial benefits of economies of scale.
The car is also built on an aluminum space frame and most of its body panels are made from recyclable plastic resin which is impact resistant and helps keep the vehicle's weight in check.
Factory body panels including the doors, hood and engine cover were replaced with aluminum pieces, helping to knock an additional 200 kg (441 lb) off the vehicle's factory curb weight.
Some of the weight reduction comes from the aluminum body panels and suspension parts, and the rest from the insulated fabric top; it's much lighter than a folding steel roof, and it also helps keep the center of gravity low.
The Esperante Spyder GT is a wide body version that features a mix of SPF aluminum panels and strong and lightweight carbon fiber body panels that are created with help from Élan Composites.
A range of aluminum suspension bits and body panels help keep the SS's center of gravity low and weight balanced 52 percent front, 48 percent rear.
Design-wise, the body panels are now aluminum over a steel frame, with a magnesium tailgate, to help keep weight down.
It might not be all - aluminum for cost reasons, but using aluminum body panels would boost both fuel economy and performance while helping the Blue Oval reap the financial benefits of economies of scale.