Sentences with phrase «fibre reinforced»

The body of the Mission E is made up of a mix of aluminium, steel and carbon fibre reinforced polymer.

Aside from the power source, the i3 is a vehicle you would covet — it has a striking shape, an aluminum chassis and the interior is constructed using carbon - fibre reinforced plastic, an extremely strong yet lightweight material that provides superior protection for the i3's occupants in the event of a crash.

It's also around 130 kg less than the Turbo S thanks to the axing of all - wheel drive (saving 50 kg) and a host of changes like carbon - fibre reinforced plastic panels up front, a magnesium roof and thinner rear and rear side window glass (that's as light as polycarbonate).

The seat shells are made from glass and carbon fibre reinforced plastic with a carbon surface finish.

BMW's M engineers have also adjusted the dynamics to take the increased performance into account, including a carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) high - precision strut from the BMW M3 / M4 in the engine compartment.

The body of the 2019 A8 consists of 58 percent aluminium parts paired with hot form - steel and ultra-high strength carbon fibre reinforced polymer components, creating a dramatically stronger body in white over the outgoing model.

It is, however, 25 kg lighter than the normal R8 Spyder thanks to the usage of more lightweight materials, such as carbon - fibre reinforced plastics and aluminium components.

The car also had many unique body features such as rhombus - pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets, continuous aluminum lip spoiler, glass roof with two large transparent sections, glazed engine compartment behind the seats, NACA duct in the middle of the roof for cooling of the bigger V12 engine, optional carbon fibre lining of the engine compartment, LED headlights with color temperature of 6,000 kelvin, 365 mm (14.37 in) three - spoke flat bottom diecast magnesium core sport steering wheel upholstered in Valcona leather, aluminum application on the center console, 24 - piston (total) brake calipers (red six - piston monobloc aluminum front calipers, fixed rear calipers) and ventilated carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide ceramic brake discs.

The Life Module passenger cell is made out of carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) while the drive systems and battery are packed into the aluminium Drive module as part of the marque's i LifeDrive architecture.

For very «dedicated» race drivers, Porsche offers lightweight carbon - fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) full bucket seats as well (fitted here).

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

The engine covers are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), so they are now lighter, too.

The supercar could be badged i8s and will retain the special architecture of the i8 with Life modul (carbon fibre reinforced plastic body) and Drive Modul (aluminium drive train).

Weight is down a modest 154 lbs thanks to the use of lighter ceramic brakes and plenty of carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

That's the curse of planet - sized regenerative brakes made from carbon - fibre reinforced ceramics, I guess.

The third generation Z4 is built ground - up and will employ the BMW's carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for lightweight construction.

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.

A specifically designed body made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and Kevlar is stretched over the frame.

Deceleration is provided by some of the biggest anchors in the business, giant 420 mm carbon - fibre reinforced ceramic rotors up front.

The three - door crossover is built with carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), creating a weight savings of about 70 per cent versus a steel construction, all without sacrificing rigidity.

The final series production of the Vision SLR used a classical brake system with fibre reinforced ceramics discs.

Plastic windows, carbon fibre reinforced body panels and a lack of interior equipment help keep the weight down.

Much of the 911 GT2 RS's bodywork is constructed out of carbon - fibre reinforced plastic — Porsche names the front wings, front wheel arch vents exterior mirrors, rear air intakes and some of the rear panels as being made from the lightweight material.

The i3 is advertised as the world's first mass - produced car made with carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), but the entire body is not made from it, as I originally thought.

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.

The whole car weighs 1,612 kg dry, which is claimed to be 113 kg lighter than the previous R8 Spyder thanks to the carbon - fibre reinforced spaceframe and additional stiffening to the A-pillar and sills.

Its outer shell consists mainly of carbon fibre reinforced plastics.

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.

The combination of aluminium and carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) in the Audi Space Frame opens up new dimensions with regard to weight, rigidity and crash behaviour.

The engine covers are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) to reduce weight too.

Components made from carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) form the B ‑ pillars, the central tunnel and the rear wall.

The floorpan is made from aluminium, high - strength steel and carbon - fibre reinforced plastic — a combination Porsche says will be reflected on the production version tentatively planned to appear in 2018.

The carbon surface finish conceals a seat shell in glass - / carbon - fibre reinforced plastic.

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.

Accents are created by interior parts in carbon - fibre reinforced...

The BMW i3 will herald a new era of automobile construction, not only due to its purely electric drive and a passenger cell made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic: its interior design is also consistently geared towards sustainability.

Lightweight features developed for the GT2 RS include: use of lighter aluminium transverse arms and diagonal struts in the rear suspension, carbon fibre reinforced front lid and rear spoiler, polycarbonate rear window and side windows, lightweight engine cover, lighter single - mass flywheel, lighter lithium - ion battery.

The carbonweave finish conceals a seat shell in glass / carbon - fibre reinforced plastic.

Aerodynamic features include a carbon - fibre reinforced plastic front spoiler, including a splitter to aid downforce.

Several exterior panels such as the roof and bonnet are made from carbon - fibre reinforced plastic, which help shave 10 kg off the standard M3.

Carbon fibre reinforced plastic body panels also saved over 13 kg of precious weight.

Some thought has been given to reducing weight as well, with the use of carbon - fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) and lightweight door handles.

Part of the standard specification: full bucket seats in carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon - weave finish.

Carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) for front lid, front wings, rear lid and rear wing, lightweight polyurethane for front and rear aprons, lightweight glass for rear screen and rear side windows, magnesium roof, titanium rear silencer.

Carbon - fibre reinforced plastic, or CFRP, is used for the contoured front lid, the front wings, the rear lid and, not least, for various interior components.

The standard equipment includes full bucket seats made entirely of carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

With the front lid and roof in carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon - weave finish, and the large «PORSCHE» logo on the rear wing.

The front lid, front wing, wheel arch vents, upper part of the SportDesign exterior mirrors, air intakes in the rear side panels and parts of the rear are produced from carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), as are many of the interior components.

Accents are created by interior parts in carbon - fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) with a carbon - weave finish.

The seat shells are made from glass - and carbon - fibre reinforced plastic with a carbon surface finish.