Not exact matches
So this is a fairly significant technical challenge to make deeply cryogenic tanks
out of carbon fiber, and it's only recently that we think the
carbon fiber technology has gotten to the point where we can actually do this without having to
create a liner — some sort
of metal liner, or other liner, on the inside
of the tanks, which would add mass and complexity.
In fact, Aston Martin is debuting a new bespoke ordering program called the «Q by Aston Martin Collection» that allows buyers to
create a unique V12 Vantage from a full palette
of exterior and interior colors along with various satin,
carbon fiber, and anodized finishes for various accent pieces inside and
out.
The engine cover on the Centenario is fixed with quick release fasteners, just like race cars, so it isn't easy to reveal the V12 engine underneath this
carbon fiber and glass unit, the vents and design form an integral part
of the aerodynamic design
of the Centenario by the way, the V12 lurking under this cover now pumps
out 770hp at 8,600 rpm, making this the most powerful engine ever built in Sant «Agata... acceleration figures
of 2.8 s to reach 100 km / h from a standstill and 0 to 300 km / h in only 23.5 seconds are a testament
of the work put into
creating this masterpiece.
Created by the mad minds at Anderson Germany, the Superior features a silky matte black exterior treatment, glossy black 21 - inch wheels, new
carbon fiber replacements for the hoot, mirrors, tailgate, and roof ledges, an enhanced 4.7 - liter V8 pumping
out 492 hp, a slew
of carbon fiber and black Alcantara elements in the interior, and even a PS3 — although whether it's the shiny black or matte black model is anyone's guess.