The K4's
bodyshell structure is manufactured using 50 percent ultra-high tensile steel, giving the car a high level of passive safety and ensuring a C - NCAP five - star safety rating.
Enhanced refinement Throughout the development of the new Sorento, Kia engineers also focused on strengthening
the bodyshell structure and improving NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) characteristics to increase refinement and create a tranquil travelling environment that is as sophisticated as the new model's styling.
Longer, lower and wider than the current car, with an extended wheelbase, the next generation Forte will be manufactured with an all - new
bodyshell structure.
The new Sorento will benefit from more accomplished ride and handling and a higher level of refinement and safety thanks to a stronger
bodyshell structure, enhancements to the suspension and steering, improved NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) characteristics, and the longer wheelbase.
For instance, they made
the bodyshell structures at the front end and on the floor exceptionally stiff, allowing a high level of driving dynamics.
Not exact matches
90 per cent of the overall
structure is made of the former, helping to keep the
bodyshell down to a skinny 231 kg weight.
Weight - saving technologies can be found throughout the
bodyshell and chassis of the Range Rover Evoque, including a steel body
structure with over 18 % Boron / high strength steels in key load - bearing areas.
The
bodyshell was developed alongside the company's race cars, using motorsport analysis and simulation methods to reinforce the
structure where necessary for «maximum performance.»
The concept uses an intelligent material mix for the
structure and
bodyshell and, for the first time, systematic lightweight design for the interior.
S 600 Guard benefits from the Mercedes experience in building special protection vehicles, meaning that the reinforcement of the base
structure is integrated into the
bodyshell production stage.