When the Elise was announced back in 1996, Lotus boasted the world's first production - car chassis made of epoxy -
bonded aluminum extrusions.
Not exact matches
Fashioned out of
aluminum extrusions, castings, and pressings and
bonded with aerospace adhesives, the chassis is remarkably stiff, and gigantic front and rear antiroll bars help keep the car planted under all circumstances.
Such advanced assembly methods as the extensive use of hydroformed
extrusion panels, injected
aluminum foam used to reinforce pillars and sills, and more sophisticated
bonding techniques also will help improve fuel efficiency.
After all, the 05 and aircraft have much in common, like the carbon - fiber bodywork and
aluminum -
extrusion bonded monocoque.»