Sentences with phrase «fiber body shell»

Similar to the i3, the i8 uses «LifeDrive» architecture which means it has a carbon - fiber body shell on top of an aluminum platform that holds the battery, electric motor, and other drive components.

Although we won't see the completed project until next Tuesday, we are treated to a glimpse of its carbon fiber body shell, its pushrod suspension setup, 19 - and 20 - inch forged wheels placed in front and back, and the 691 - horsepower, 6.5 - liter mid-mounted V - 12 engine.

As we reported previously, the P13 will have its wheelbase, lower carbon - fiber body shell, and chassis in common with the McLaren 12C.

Not exact matches

Marine mollusks can embed photonic structures into their curved shells without compromising shell strength; deep sea sponges evolved fiber optic cables to direct light to symbiotically living organisms; and brittlestars cover their skeletons with lenses to focus light into the body to «see» at night.

New: Everything from the shrieking V - 10 to the composite body shell, made from carbon - fiber weaved in - house by Toyota.

The all - new GT will be a rear - wheel driven vehicle with a mid-mounted engine and a sleek, aerodynamic, carbon - fiber and aluminum body shell.

Compared with the already extremely lean Gallardo LP 560 - 4 Coupe, this represents a further reduction of 70 kilograms, resulting largely from the use of carbon fiber in the body - shell, interior and technical components.

Alfa Romeo engineers leveraged advanced materials and technological solutions from Formula 1, including a carbon fiber monocoque, aluminum chassis structures and a composite body shell for an ultra-lightweight coupe with supercar - level performance

As thrilling as it may be to launch McLaren's 675LT again and again, molding your back into the aggressively tight carbon fiber shells before testing the seatbelt tensioners under hard braking, that low - slung body begs to be ripped around a curvy road.

Chalk it up to wafer - thin composite body panels, polycarbonate side and rear windows, and a gutted interior that's nevertheless professionally finished with glossy white paint and delicate carbon - fiber shells replacing the dash, door panels and center console.

BMW wanted to make the car as light as possible and, as such, it manufactures the body shell entirely of carbon fiber, a material stronger than steel yet lighter than aluminum.

Its design is based on a hybrid body shell mainly formed of aluminum and reinforced with carbon fiber components in the areas of greatest torsional stress.

Roof rails look like they are built into the body shell, but feature carbon fiber inserts that match the lower body cladding.

The new body shell was constructed with extensive use of aluminum and CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic), making the 7 Series lightest in class.

The body shell is seam - welded with an FIA - approved roll cage, an STI roof scoop, composite underfloor protection, a carbon - fiber rear wing and HID driving lights.

The conversion required extensive work that involved crafting and bonding a custom carbon fiber rear body and roof to the Tesla's aluminum shell.

The seventh generation debuts as a 2017 model and it's going to be special, partly because it's based on the excellent new 7 Series platform — which uses aluminum and carbon fiber in its body shell.