Sentences with phrase «carbon fibre structure»

Her BMW M6 GT3 racecar produced in its original carbon black colour, as BMW explains, pays homage to the carbon fibre structure of the racecar chassis, while the non-reflective black shade «incorporates the car into the possibilities of the digital world».

With a top speed of 338km / h generated by over 600 horsepower from a 3.6 l L Audi FSI V8, the light carbon fibre structure covered a modular, easy - access chassis that allowed expedited changes to be made to the internals of the car during races.

These include aluminium front hood and fenders; aluminium door skins mounted on a carbon fibre structure; a carbon and glass composite trunk lid; aluminium front suspension towers; ultra-compact LED headlamps; available forged alloy wheels; and carbon fibre roof.

Michelin join a world - class collective including engine builders Cosworth, transmission experts Ricardo, carbon fibre structure specialists Mutimatic, leaders in hybrid battery technology Rimac, brake system suppliers Alcon and Surface Transforms, electronics giant Bosch and lighting experts Wipac.

Thanks to the years of experience the in - house specialists have, the company has managed to perfectly preserve the symmetry of the carbon fibre structure when using its tools.

The carbon fibre structure is clearly on display.

Not exact matches

Professor Ravi Silva, Director of the ATI and Head of the Nanoelectronics Centre (NEC) at the University of Surrey said: «In the future, carbon nanotube modified carbon fibre composites could lead to exciting possibilities such as energy harvesting and storage structures with self - healing capabilities.

The most interesting area of the Zenos E10 S is its lightweight structure, which uses a central extruded aluminium beam together with a tub made from recycled carbon fibre and a thermoplastic honeycomb core for lightness and rigidity.

Bold contrasts and exaggerated carbon fibre weave structure amplify the sporting character of this striking coupe, with a vibrant paint combination which looks particularly stunning when bathed in bright sunlight.

Even the racing seat's structure was carbon - fibre.

The McLaren P1 ™ uses a new carbon fibre MonoCage structure, including floorpan, roof and the distinctive snorkel air intake.

In pure electric mode — a paltry 24 kilometres though it may be — the i8 is almost too silent, BMW having managed to make carbon fibre construction not only semi-affordable but also comparatively silent (the rigid structure of carbon fibre tubs can render cabins a little boomy, not a huge issue with the supercars that currently employ the lighter - than - metal weave, but important if it is ever to revolutionize the garden variety sedan).

The new M5 manages to keep its weight down too, and so there's loads of carbon fibre in the structure, and even the entire roof is made of it.

Under the skin, the Giulia utilises a significant amount of lightweight components, including a carbon fibre propeller shaft, bonnet, roof and seat structure, aluminium suspension, doors and wings, a rear crossmember made from aluminium composite and plastic, as well as carbon ceramic brake discs.

And last but not least, the optional lightweight bucket seats with their visible carbon - fibre structure are again some 10 kg or 22 lb lighter, at the same time offering very good side support and superior comfort also on long distances.

The new 7 Series is also substantially lighter than the previous model thanks in large part to a new internal structure called Carbon Core which uses a combination of carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and high - strength steel for the vehicle's major structural components.

A Kevlar and carbon - fibre composite structure is wrapped in soft, supple leather with optional alcantara accent designs.

The full - carbon monocoque features a new fibre structure that guarantees even higher torsional rigidity than the basic model with maximum passive safety and reduced weight.

As with the legendary McLaren F1 road car of 1992, the McLaren P1 is a mid-engine design that uses a carbon fibre monocoque and roof structure safety cage concept called MonoCage which is a development of the MonoCell used in the current 12C and 12C Spider.

Body Two - door convertible body style with 2 +2 seating Bonded aluminium VH structure Aluminium, magnesium alloy and carbon - fibre composite body Extruded aluminium door side - impact beams High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (main beam) LED rear lamps and side repeaters Engine All - alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 - valve, 5935 cc V12 Compression ratio 10.9:1 Front - mid mounted engine, rear - wheel drive Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves Max power: 380 kW (510 bhp / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm Max torque: 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm Acceleration: 0 - 100 km / h (0 - 62 mph) in 4.3 seconds Max speed: 307 km / h (191 mph) Transmission Rear - mid mounted, six - speed manual gearbox.

Finally, the seats have a mixed carbon fibre and fibreglass structure which guarantees high resistance to stresses and a particularly low weight at the same time.

The GT3 gets a first - in - class carbon - fibre rear crash structure, roof hatch for removing injured drivers, and basically meets most of the standards of the next - level - up LMP1 class cars.

The main body structure was formed from extruded aluminium sections bonded and riveted around a central transmission tunnel constructed entirely from carbon fibre.

The structure of the car is an immensely rigid lightweight carbon fibre monocoque, conceived and designed at Aston Martin's Gaydon HQ but built in partnership with Multimatic (MTC), a world leader in carbonfibre technology.

Side impact protection includes strong and rigid carbon fibre side members and door structures comprising an aluminium inner panel and a Glass fibre reinforced Sheet Moulding Compound (G - SMC) outer skin.

These include carbon fibre reinforced plastic, which forms its 2 +2 - configuration body cell and scissor - style door structures; an aluminum chassis and door skins; and thermal plastic body panels.

«Carbon fibre is an expensive material to work with, but if you are using production waste then it's a different cost structure from working up raw carbon fibre.

An available carbon roof with visible fibre structure helps save an additional 3 kg.

The entire car, including its self - supporting steel chassis, the welded FIA - approved safety cell, the carbon fibre crash structure at the front and carbon fibre reinforced plastic crash element at the rear, weighs less than 1,300 kilograms.

Jaguar says the stunt was made possible by the new XF's lightweight aluminum body structure and extensive use of carbon - fibre.

But the 4C does make heavy use of carbon fibre — a quarter of its structure — and has more tech on offer, including a multi-function digital display in place of the instruments, Alfa's DNA settings and double - wishbone front suspension secured directly to the monocoque, while the rear uses a performance - tuned McPherson setup.

The car chieves this by taking Mazda's acclaimed lightweight strategy to a new level by employing an extremely rigid and lightweight carbon - fibre body structure beneath a small, aerodynamic outer skin and a spirited, small - displacement 1.3 - liter direct injection engine.

These new powerplants are fitted into a complex body structure that combines high - strength steels, aluminium and carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

The V8 engine is based on that of the LMP2 race car, the RS Spyder, and the supporting monocoque structure is made of motorsport - derived carbon - fibre.

These feature a carbon - fibre and Kevlar ® composite structure and are manufactured by a supplier to the motorsport and aviation industries before being returned to Aston Martin's Gaydon factory for hand - trimming.

The structure is created by sandwiching a layer of Kevlar ® between two layers of carbon - fibre with the outer finish left exposed on the seat backs, lacquered to create a durable and attractive finish.

It doesn't use any carbon - fibre in the structure like BMW's 7 Series does.

Aside from that, the car packs many safety features such as a modified spaceframe structure at the front and a carbon fibre crash element at the rear protect the driver in a crash, the special PS1 racing seat from the Audi R18 e-Tron quattro which has been known to set the safety standards for LMP1 cars is used for additional safety and is connected directly to the chassis for increased stiffness.

Using construction techniques learned from developing the new i3 and i8 electrified vehicles, the structure of the 2016 BMW 7 - Series is likely to incorporate a mix of materials, with carbon fibre used in addition to conventional aluminium and steel.

Key factors in enhancing dynamics, efficiency, comfort and safety while on the move are the use of carbon - fibre - reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the body structure, engines from the BMW Group's new generation of power units, the plug - in hybrid system in the new BMW 740e, the Executive Drive Pro active chassis system, the Driving Experience Control switch with ADAPTIVE mode, and BMW Laserlight.

• Rolls - Royce unveils first Black Badge Collection of 40 Wraiths and 30 Dawns, named Adamas • Laboratory - grown black diamonds encrust Black Badge infinity symbol • Spirit of Ecstasy transformed in machined carbon fibre • Carbon structure inspired Starlight Headliner features colour gradation

The building is an enormous 10,000 sq. ft structure with carbon - fibre roof and skylights.