With a torsional stiffness of 36,500 Nm / degree, a 4 % increase over the previous generation Flying Spur, the new
bodyshell provides an extremely rigid platform for the chassis components and a stable foundation for NVH reduction.
Along with the presumed pricing advantage (assuming BMW will raise the GC's price by a couple of grand, the M2 four - door should still be $ 10,000 cheaper than an M3), the M2 Gran Coupe should also be just as quick in the real world, on top of offering the extra practicality that a four - door
bodyshell provides.
Not exact matches
Thanks to an unusual
bodyshell that uses high - strength carbon - fiber, aluminum, and steels, the F 015 does away with B - pillars, meaning that the suicide doors
provide a wide, uninterrupted access portal into the interior.
A lightweight
bodyshell with high torsional rigidity, along with a long wheelbase and a squat, muscular stance,
provide an ideal foundation for crisp steering response, supple ride comfort and sporty agility for the new Land Rover Discovery Sport.
The Carbon Ceramic (CCB) brakes are fanned by cooling air flowing through enlarged channels in the
bodyshell, while openings in the front fenders
provide additional ventilation for the SuperVeloce.
The Soul EV has been engineered to
provide stable handling characteristics and a comfortable ride in urban environments, and with a stiffer
bodyshell than the standard Soul, Kia engineers have been able to improve ride comfort of the electric model.
The exterior design, manufacturing processes and carefully optimised materials selections combine to
provide a
bodyshell that is not only muscular and clean, with minimal shutlines, but also one that performs exceptionally well on the road.
The increased torsional rigidity of the new
bodyshell (up by 14 percent compared to the outgoing model)
provides an excellent foundation for both enhanced refinement and improved safety.
Moreover, comfort is improved through new seats that
provide a snug fit and chiropractic control as well as improved posture and cushioning, plus improved NVH thanks to a stiffer
bodyshell as well as reduced distance between welded joints.