All - new, hot - stamped
body panels reduce weight and look more aggressive.
Not exact matches
We ask him why Unplugged didn't further
reduce weight with carbon - fiber
body panels, and Schaffer says the stock aluminum pieces are so thin and so light that Unplugged couldn't do much better with composites.
The incurving part of the door
panels below this stamped crease
reduces the visual mass of the
body sides.
Using the design language previewed at this year's Geneva Motor Show on the Subaru Viziv 2 Concept, the striking and angular
body utilises carbon
panels to help
reduce weight.
To
reduce the curb weight to an incredibly low 2150 pounds (2370 pounds for the Touring), Porsche used thinner - gauge sheetmetal, lighter glass, and
body panels made of a synthetic material that wasn't very good at maintaining color or shape.
The car's
body is made of lightweight materials, and flat underbody
panels and a grille shutter
reduce aerodynamic drag.
Attractive from any angle the 12 unique
body panels designed to
reduce drag are virtually free from damage and reflect the cossetted low mileage ownership.
The entire
body was lowered by around 130 mm to
reduce the amount of air passing under the car, while the underbody was made smooth with a flat
panels and a diffuser to
reduce the turbulence of any air that does find its way under the car.
Weight is
reduced and fewer individual
body panels are required,
reducing joints and providing a more coherent shape.
Unlike most cars that have bolted on fenders and
body panels, the SL is comprised entirely of spot welded
panels to increase rigidity and
reduce rattles.
However, regardless of options, Mercedes claims that all of the issues usually associated with a soft top — such as increased
body roll and
reduced chassis stiffness — have been all but eradicated through reinforcing the floor and using aluminum for some
panels to cancel out increased weight.
• The Carbon MonoCell not only
reduces the weight of the structure but also allows for the use of much lighter weight
body panels.
The front air - dam utilizes large air intakes attached to an underbody
panel that dramatically
reduces body lift at high speeds and even utilizes the bow - tie emblem to forage air for cooling.
Reducing the weight of the upper
body panels by using lightweight Carbon Fibre lowers the centre of gravity for the Polestar 1 and results in better handling, performance and drivability on an open and flowing road.
For improved crashworthiness and to
reduce vehicle weight MITSUBISHI Concept - RA features a new
body structure using an aluminum space frame made from extruded aluminum sections and die - cast aluminum members, as well as engine hood, fenders and other outer
panels made from high impact - resistance and easily recyclable plastic resin.
In a previous story, we also strengthened our ’65 Coronet's unibody by installing a US Car Tool chassis stiffening kit to
reduce the chance of twisting the original
body panels.
It has been fitted with noise -
reducing acoustic laminated glass in the windshield and front side glass; the doors are triple sealed; acoustic baffles have been installed between the inner and outer quarter
panels and
body cavities have been filled with acoustic foam.
•
Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim
panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value
reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).
•
Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim
panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value
reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
There's a pretty drastic rear diffuser, Morgan says, and the hand - worked
body panels are revised in shape to
reduce chaotic drag and increase specific downforce.
All the
body panels are carbon fibre to
reduce weight.
The truck will be built on a high - strength stainless steel chassis, with lightweight composite
body panels helping to
reduce overall weight.
What Lumina buyers get instead is what looks like a gentle styling tweak with more windshield slope, nose slope and softly
reduced corners that tie nearly flat
body panels together.
Audi has created a vehicle
body consisting primarily of high - strength and ultra-strong steel
panels — which, in turn,
reduce the car's weight while enhancing its rigidity, vibrational comfort, and impact safety.
Weight will be
reduced thanks to carbon - fiber reinforced - plastic
body panels, which will continue to proliferate throughout BMW's entire range.
The 500C features fully stamped
body - side
panels retaining the hatchback 500's profile (door frames, roof pillars and side windows) to increase structural rigidity,
reduce scuttle shake, and retain side and curtain airbags — in trade for a less open experience than a fully pillarless convertible.
torque, all versions of the Pratt & Miller Corvette C6RS employ purpose - built carbon fiber
body panels to
reduce weight and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
Numerous carbon - fiber
body panels serve to
reduce overall weight as well as providing necessary downforce and aerodynamic enhancements.
By using carbon - fiber
body panels, Chevrolet
reduced the curb weight of the ZR - 1 by over 300 - lbs.
I reckon they should make all the Prius cars * plug in hybrids; * put bigger battery packs in them to extend the EV only range — anything above 100 miles EV only range seems to overcome a lot of psychological barriers; * put a smaller gas engine in it and a more powerful Electric Motor — Electric Motors have recently become smaller, lighter and more powerful; * use carbon fiber
body panels to
reduce weight;
To that end, the drifting pro's Ford Mustang RTR features carbon fiber
body panels to
reduce weight compared to the factory steel
body.
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Body - Colored Front Bumper,
Body - Colored Power w / Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w / Convex Spotter and Manual Folding, Analog Display, Cargo Features - inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit, Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim, Cruise Control w / Steering Wheel Controls, Front Cupholder, Outside Temp Gauge, Urethane Gear Shift Knob, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Child Safety Locks, Intermittent Wipers, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Security System, Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim, Clearcoat Paint, Fixed Rear Window w / Defroster, Front Windshield - inc: Sun Visor Strip, Spare Tire Mobility Kit, 3 12V DC Power Outlets, Air Filtration, Full Carpet Floor Covering, Full Floor Console w / Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w / Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets, Manual Air Conditioning, Remote Releases - Inc: Power Trunk / Hatch and Power Fuel,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes w / 4 - Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control, Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags, A / T, Keyless Entry, MP3 Player,Pass - Through Rear Seat, Power Mirror (s), Rear Bench Seat, Tires - Rear All - Season, Traction Control,Metal - Look Grille, Tires: P205 / 65R16, Cloth Door Trim Insert, Instrument
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Most of the
body panels that are attached to this structure, like the fenders, hood, roof and tailgate, are all aluminum to
reduce weight and lower the center of gravity for improved performance.
The
body weight of the framework along with the
body panels have been
reduced by 20 per cent and now weighs 1895kgs to offer whooping speed figure.
Scarcely visible
body panel joins, concealed windscreen wipers, cameras instead of exterior mirrors and an absence of conventional door handles emphasise the stretched, dynamic silhouette, making the SUV crossover appear as a unified whole while
reducing its air resistance.
Paul Deutschman of Deutschman Design was commissioned to develop the Callaway Aerobody and the car used modified
body panels to
reduce drag and improve stability at high speeds.
Ford's strategy of
reduced mass and increased power started with the 2015 F - 150 and its aluminum
body panels.
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.
Engine mounts,
body panels and wheels all are stiffer on the all - new Optima,
reducing vibrations, engine noise and road noise.
The composite front and rear
body panels are new, adding «air blades» at the front to
reduce turbulence around the wheels, and a «motorsport - derived» diffuser at the back to increase downforce.
The MonoCell not only
reduces weight but also allows for the use of much lighter - weight
body panels.
The wedge - shaped Pronto uses colored exterior plastic
body panels, eliminating the painting process and
reducing manufacturing costs.
The Sahara trim has 18 - inch alloy wheels, hood insulation for
reduced noise, automatic LED headlights, AC, extra painted
body panels / trim, the Power Convenience Group items, LED foglights, a leather - wrapped steering wheel, and nearly all features that the Sport model has.
The difference is this: Jaguar has
reduced the number of parts by making more one - piece
body panels.
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Panels Body - Colored Door Handles
Body - Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Manual Folding And Turn Signal Indicator Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Included W / Power Door Locks
Body - Colored Rear Bumper
Body - Colored Front Bumper W / Metal - Look Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Trunk Rear Cargo Access Chrome Side Windows Trim And Black Front Windshield Trim Perimeter / Approach Lights Chrome Grille Fully Automatic Aero - Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps W / Delay - Off Tires: P205 / 50R17 All Season Run - Flat - Inc: Run - Flat Tires Do Not Come Equipped W / A Spare Wheel And Tire Driving Over Rough Or Damaged Road Surfaces As Well As Debris Curbs And Other Obstacles Can Cause Serious Damage To Wheels Tires And Suspension Parts This Is More Likely To Occur W / Low - Profile Tires Which Provide Less Cushioning Between The Wheel And The Road Be Careful To Avoid Road Hazards And
Reduce Your Speed Especially If Your Vehicle Is Equipped W / Low - Profile Tires Light Tinted Glass Clearcoat Paint Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers W / Heated Jets Front Fog Lamps Fixed Rear Window W / Defroster Wheels: 17 X 7.0 Light Alloy Y - Spoke (Style 380) Driver Foot Rest Sensatec Upholstery Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Day - Night Rearview Mirror Front Map Lights Tracker System Sport Leather Steering Wheel 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Full Carpet Floor Covering - Inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Air Filtration Full Floor Console W / Covered Storage Rear Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Tachometer Trip Odometer And Trip Computer Valet Function Cargo Space Lights Full Cloth Headliner Front Cigar Lighter (S) Outside Temp Gauge Remote Releases - Inc: Power Cargo Access Hands - Free Bluetooth & Usb Audio Connection Illuminated Locking Glove Box Front Cupholder Carpet Floor Trim And Carpet Trunk Lid / Rear Cargo Door Trim Analog Display Power Fuel Flap Locking Type Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors W / Driver And Passenger Illumination Driver And Passenger Door Bins 60 - 40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat Leather / Metal - Look Gear Shift Knob Cargo Area Concealed Storage Sliding Front Center Armrest Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver And Passenger 1 - Touch Up / Down Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Engine Immobilizer Trip Computer Systems Monitor Manual Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column Cargo Net Delayed Accessory Power Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Front Bucket Seats - Inc: 8 - Way Manual Adjustable And 2 - Way Manual Headrests Leatherette Door Trim Insert Remote Keyless Entry W / Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry And Panic Button Fade - To - Off Interior Lighting Fob Controls - Inc: Trunk / Hatch / Tailgate And Windows 2 Seatback Storage Pockets Interior Lock Disable Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts And Residual Heat Recirculation Fixed Rear Windows Ashtray Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument
Panel Insert Metal - Look Door
Panel Insert Metal - Look Console Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Gas - Pressurized Shock Absorbers 13.7 Gal.
Over the last decade, cities, states, and agencies in the New York metropolitan region took steps to
reduce their vulnerability to coastal storms.22, 23 In 2008, New York City convened a scientific
body of experts — the New York City
Panel on Climate Change (NPCC)-- and formed a Climate Adaptation Task Force comprised of approximately 40 agencies, private sector companies, and regional groups.
His writings attack both the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN
body assigned to review and report on developments in climate research, and the Kyoto Protocol, the 1997 treaty to
reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
The Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change, the world's leading
body on climate research and its most authoritative voice, has said that developed countries must
reduce their carbon pollution by at least 25 - 40 percent by 2020 if the world is to have any chance at keeping temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius.
The expectation has been that parties to the protocol would eventually agree on a second commitment period after 2012 which would set more ambitious targets for
reducing emissions consistent with the goals outlined by the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change, and other scientific
bodies, for achieving some measure of climate safety such as stabilizing temperature increase caused by greenhouse gas emissions at 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) over pre-industrial levels.
They use same
body panels to
reduce manufacturing cost even if it is rebranded, they can still use the battery cover with xolo branding they use on their a500s..