Sentences with phrase «body panels»
"Body panels" refer to the outer metal or plastic coverings of a vehicle that protect and shape its body structure. Full definition
Indeed, the vast majority of body panels are new.
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There are specific body panels with the hood, front fenders and roof made from aluminum to help lower the car's center of gravity.
But hung on it are many new aluminum body panels.
Flexible outer body panels on the fenders and doors are dent and rust resistant.
More lightweight materials will be in body panels, so the overall weight could even drop.
The car wears lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber body panels; 0 - 60 comes in just 3.3 seconds, and top speed is 200 mph.
The matte finish also is a way of experimenting with plastic body panels that have the pigment mixed in, which would eliminate the painting process in production and save costs.
The truck will be built on a high - strength stainless steel chassis, with lightweight composite body panels helping to reduce overall weight.
The company also added time to ensure proper fit of aluminum exterior body panels.
Despite the fact that the wheel base remains unchanged from the 2014 platform, the 2015 model features all - new body panels, with the exception of the roof.
No - hit body with all original body panels.
The car's rear body panel also was damaged.
It's a pretty tempting proposition even now and the mission for the next year of development is to increase power and drop weight by using a high proportion of aluminium body panels.
Expect more use of aluminium and, possibly, carbon fibre body panels in future, then.
The 300 has been given a new set of lower body panels, a few new colors and a leather interior with more wood trim.
On cars with steel body panels, a different sound could indicate that body fillers have been used to repair rust spots.
A new acoustic windshield and thicker body panels make for a quiet cabin experience.
All the trim and body panels fit together nicely.
Although both the 1 and 2 series models may differ in the important components, they share body panels.
Some Model 3 reviewers have criticized inconsistent body panel gaps and glitches with the 15 - inch touch screen that controls many of the car's features.
Aluminum floor mats also serve as a nice complement to vehicles equipped with lightweight body panels or weight - reducing components.
Plastic outer body panels cover the sensitive parts and comprise the doors.
An upscale look is highlighted by narrow gaps between body panels, enabled by the new version's significantly stiffer frame.
The grille, side body panels and even the interior get the blue accent.
They started by changing every single body panel except for the roof and it looks fantastic.
Most will have had replacement body panels by now, so you're looking for a good fit.
No surprise that the new version looks a lot like the old, adding only slightly rounded corners to its iconic easy - to - stamp flat metal body panels.
Italian for «super light» the concept began back in 1936, using small diameter steel tubes for the car's structure and then a skin of thin alloy body panels.
Convertible tops leaked, body panels didn't fit well, and the car was slow.
The bike presents a lean look with a sleek front body panel.
They all relate in a thoughtful way, and the fit and finish on the test car was admirable in pulling together lines between three different body panels.
And I'm not just talking body panels like the removable roof, either.
As evident in the images, while certain body panels have taken quite a beating, the overall cabin has remained pretty much intact.
Taking inspiration from the aerospace industry, custom body panels were created using 3D - printing technology and the use of composite materials.
Always a dry western car with original rust free and laser straight body panels.
Don't spend thousands fixing body panels when the dealer can fix the same accident damage for hundreds.
The only body panel that hasn't been modified is the roof.
Even without body panels, the car is stunning.
How's this for 1963: interchangeable fuel cell engines, interchangeable body panels, interactive computer navigation, automatic information system, and six wheels... four for driving and steering.
All - new, hot - stamped body panels reduce weight and look more aggressive.
Body panels come off easily without tools for service; there's no need to remove the battery or other components to take the fenders off.
Major body panels cast from steel — such as the doors and bonnet — were replaced by lighter, aluminum items saving 200 kg.
Yet extensive use of lightweight aluminium for the car's structure and body panels means it actually tips the scales at around 100 kg less the old model.
As you can see from the pictures this a convertible sports car with sleek rounded body panels and a V8 engine.
I liked some of the extra body panels, maybe better headlights, audio, etc. simple stuff.
Weight is trimmed through the use of materials such as aluminium and plastic for several body panels.
Weight is reduced and fewer individual body panels are required, reducing joints and providing a more coherent shape.
One glance and the muscular body panels will surely capture your senses.
The high body panel gives support to baby's back and neck.