Sentences with phrase «bodied tube frame»

Now with video after the break Godzilla Motorsports from Australia have been out testing their R35 GT - R bodied tube frame race car, and...

Not exact matches

The reworked body looked great but didn't mesh with the stock frame, so Northrup threw it out, went with what he knew, and started to fab a tube chassis for the truck.

Underneath the featherweight fiberglass body designed by industry legend Larry Shinoda, the chrome - molybdenum steel tube frame initially carried a 350 - hp, 4.6 - liter (283 ci) V - 8 engine that weighed in at just 350 pounds.

The Corvette's standard ladder frame and fiberglass bodyshell were eschewed in favor of a complex tube - frame chassis (which some allege was inspired by that of the Mercedes - Benz 300 SL), wrapped in magnesium body panels.

You might be fooled into thinking that fiberglass and aluminum body panels would make it light, but thanks in part to a beefy steel tube frame and huge wheels and tires, the LM weighs an almost incomprehensible 6800 pounds.

Besides tubular reinforcements in the A-pillars and windshield header, the Mini's unit - body chassis has been strengthened with added steel in the rocker panels, floorpan and rear crossmembers, plus two small tubes linking the strut towers to the front frame rails.

GENERAL Vehicle / model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price as tested: $ 53,515 Options as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points)FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points):BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points)Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points):Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375

Underneath the entirely stock body was a tube frame dragster.

RARE CANADIAN GMC MODEL 9314 SHORT BED STEP SIDE RESTO / MOD TRUCK, 10 YEAR OLD FRAME OFF RESTORATION, PAINT & BODY SHOW THEIR AGE, BUT STILL AN AMAZING LOOKING TRUCK, FULL SIZE CHEVY BLAZER FRAME & SUSPENSION, 4» LOWERED, COMPLETE WITH POWER DISC BRAKES - POWER STEERING - SWAY BAR - HEAVY DUTY DIFFERENTIAL / / / / / / CHEVY 350 V8, EDELBROCK ALUMINUM INTAKE & CARBURETOR, FUEL TANK NOT IN CAB REAR BOTTOM OF BED CUSTOM INSTALLATION, HEI ELECTRONIC IGNITION, HI TORQUE MINI STARTER, LONG TUBE HEADERS WITH FLO MASTER MUFFLERS, FULL EXHAUST, 9.0: 1 COMPRESSION FOR RELIABILITY WITH REGULAR FUEL & NO TEMPERATURE ISSUE»S, 130 amp.

In a (tubular) spaceframe chassis, the suspension, engine, and body panels are attached to a three - dimensional skeletal frame of tubes, and the body panels have little or no structural function.

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW Models: 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban GMC Yukon, Yukon XL; Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali Construction: body on frame Manufacturing location: Arlington, Texas POWERTRAINS EcoTec3 5.3 L V - 8 FlexFuel (L83) Fuel delivery: direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): estimated 355 / 265 @ 5600 Torque (lb - ft / Nm @ rpm): estimated 383 / 519 @ 4100 Estimated fuel economy: TBD Transmission: Hydra - Matic 6L80 6 - speed auto Final drive ratio: 3.42 EcoTec3 6.2 L V - 8 FlexFuel (L86) Fuel delivery: direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 420 / 313 @ 5600 (SAE certified) Torque (lb - ft / Nm @ rpm): 460 / 623 @ 4100 (SAE certified) Estimated fuel economy: TBD Transmission: Hydra - Matic 6L80 6 - speed auto Final drive ratio: 3.42 CHASSIS / SUSPENSION & BRAKES Front: independent coil - over-shock; twin - tube shock absorbers Rear: solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable - rate, two - stage multileaf springs; splayed shock absorbers Steering type: electric power - assisted rack - and - pinion Brakes: power - assisted, four - wheel disc, four - wheel ABS, with Duralife rotors; vented front and rear rotors Wheel size & type / tire size: 18 x 8.5 - in.

The one - off vehicle was built with a tube - frame chassis and covered with a carbon fiber body.

Exhibitor: Works Engineering Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.works-engineering.com Booth Number: 34238 Customizer / Builder: Rob Parsons Powertrain / Drivetrain: 5.7 L V8; Comp Cams valvetrain; Wiseco pistons; Callies Compstar rods; Canton Racing oil pan; Accusump accumulator; Vortech supercharger with A&A Corvette bracket; 60 - pound injectors; FAST fuel rails; Aeromotive fuel pump and FPR; Carter lift pump; Works Engineering surge tank and power steering reservoir; BBK throttle body; Mishimoto radiator, oil cooler and intercooler; Tremec Magnum six - speed transmission; Science Friction twin disc; Hooker headers; custom exhaust; Turnkey Innovations engine harness; custom electrohydraulic clutch system Chassis: KW Suspension coil - overs; Ma Motorsports modified knuckles and control arms; Tein tie - rods; Sikky motor mounts; Kaaz LSD; Works Engineering big brakes; custom removable front and rear half tube frame; Painless chassis harness; Varsttoen 18x9.5 front and 18x10.5 rear wheels Exterior: Imvee Aero body kit; origin front and rear over fenders; Lexan rear windows; D - Max hood Interior: Driven steering wheel; Bride seats; Takata harnesses; ASD hand brake; Sparco weld - on quick release; custom hand controls; custom adapted Mastershift electronic shifting system; custom rollcage

That series» decision to allow tube - framed GT chassis with a bolt - on body didn't meet the mindset of BMW to directly market its wares.

Put simply, the body frame is made up of a cage of small diameter tubes which is covered by hand made aluminum body panels.