Sentences with phrase «based on a production vehicle»

The regulations require the Corvette C6.R race car to be based on a production vehicle.

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That's based in part on higher vehicle production levels in Magna's two major markets of North American and Western Europe.

European tuner Gemballa revealed its GT Spider at the Geneva Motor Show today, but like most Gemballa «production» cars, the new car is actually based on an existing vehicle.

Sources also say that production of the next - generation Cadillac SRX — which is currently produced in Mexico — could move to the Spring Hill plant, as this vehicle, along with the Buick crossover, should be based on a modified premium version of the next - generation Equinox platform.

Under the FTA final policy guidance, the Buy America domestic content requirements for transit rolling stock procurements for railcars and buses will be based on the scheduled delivery date of the first production vehicle.

The 2014 Range Rover Sport, an all - new model based on the latest Range Rover's lightweight aluminium platform, has set a new record for a production - standard vehicle on Colorado's unforgiving Pikes Peak hill climb.

Hyundai says another prototype of the vehicle, based on the production i20, is undergoing high - performance testing.

Based on the SRT Viper model — the lightest vehicle in the lineup, the 2014 SRT Viper TA package builds upon the legendary on - track capability of the American hand - built supercar using a majority of pre-developed components straight from the SRT stable, that are combined into a carefully balanced package that extract the most out of the Viper ultralow center of gravity, 50/50 weight distribution and largest contact patch in the production car world.

His plans involve buying the Holden production facilities, with a view to continue producing in Australia a rebadged range of RWD and AWD premium vehicles based on the GM Zeta platform, for local and export sales.

Collaborating with UK - based M - Sport and HooniganRacing Division, Ford Performance engineers implemented the same high - tech instruments and procedures used on production vehicles to develop the Focus RS RX for competition.

Production commenced of the large - capacity P313 transaxle for hybrid vehicles, based on the P310 transaxle but featuring higher torque, stronger motor cooling performance, higher efficiency, and a low installation position

Production commenced of the P312 transaxle for hybrid vehicles, which is based on the P311 transaxle and supplied to Nissan Motor Company Co., Ltd..

Possibly the biggest news regarding the new C - Class is that Mercedes claims «it is the world's first production vehicle to be designed and developed based on a digital prototype (DPT).»

A production vehicle based on the Civic Si Sedan Concept will go on sale this fall.

Dutch car maker Donkervoort has finally revealed its D8 GTO production vehicle, the next generation of open sports car, which was based on the original Lotus Seven.

In the Vision Zero Vehicle, which is based on a volume production platform for compact and mid-size cars, the mSTARS semi-trailing link independent suspension takes up no more installation space than the conventional rear axle installed originally.

* According to Lexus measurements and targets, all figures based on pre-production model and may vary from production vehicle.

The N24 was based on a standard European specification production V8 Vantage; initially fastidiously hand built in a dedicated facility initially within Aston Martin's Gaydon headquarters (Special Vehicle Operations) but later production transferred to Aston Martin Racing in Banbury.

The Plus 8 50th Anniversary Edition is based on the production Plus 8, Morgan's range - topping vehicle.

Mitsubishi will join the event in the Electric Class with the i - MiEV Evolution, a specially - prepared competition version based on the i all - electric vehicle and a regular production i.

That's not to say that it won't carry all of the features of the concept version; it's just that as far as concept - based production vehicles are concerned, it's probably to temper expectations on the car.

The fully electric production vehicle is currently in development, based on the MINI 3 - Door Hatch, and will be produced for the first time at MINI Plant Oxford next year.

The actual production version of the five - seat SUV will be based on the exterior design themes introduced by the Maserati Kubang concept, with the vehicle aiming for the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Macan.

But possibly the biggest news of all regarding the new C - Class is that Mercedes claims «it is the world's first production vehicle to be designed and developed based on a digital prototype (DPT).»

But it's a vehicle Chrysler hopes to transform into reality very soon, based on a concept called the Dodge Intrepid ESX2, a plastic - body machine capable of getting 80 mpg while holding the family and its vacation luggage.The ESX2 is a concept car sporting injection - molded plastic body panels as a substitute for steel in an attempt to reduce weight, boost mileage, simplify production - and reduce cost.

Yet, Transeco, a German armored vehicle outfitter, have a prototype based on one, ready to go into production.

At the North American International Auto Show in January 2011, BMW announced that it would be extending the Mini range with the launch of two new two - door sports crossover vehicles based on the Mini Paceman concept car, with a coupe version planned to enter production in 2011 and a roadster to follow in 2012.

Based on the «J35» family of engines found in Acura RDX, MDX, RLX and TLX production vehicles, the Acura AR35TT engine to be used in the ARX - 05 was initially adapted for racing in a joint effort between HPD and Honda R&D Americas.

Back in October, we reported that the Cadillac ELR, based on the Cadillac Converj concept vehicle, is slated to enter production in the latter part of next year.

A production vehicle based on the Element SC prototype will go on sale this fall.

Specialised vehicles from the BMW Group also convince in terms of efficiency, eco-friendliness and economy — particularly as they are based on series production models from the leading manufacturer of premium automobiles and motorcycles that, by tradition, play an exemplary role in this sector.

The TLX will compete in the Pikes Peak Open class, which requires entries to be based on a model built by a recognized manufacturer, and appear visually identical to its production vehicle counterpart.

The present most rapid pathway for carbon emissions reductions involves an urgent build - out of renewable and non-carbon based energy systems to replace all fossil fuels with a focus on wind, solar, and electrical vehicle economies of scale and production chains.

Emissions estimates based on Ford Focus gasoline and battery - electric models and includes «well - to - wheel» emissions for fuel production, distribution, and use in the vehicle.

The Chinese based car company unveiled its first concept all - electric vehicle on Sunday that it plans to start selling as a production model late next year.