Sentences with phrase «flared arches»
"Flared arches" refers to the curved structures found in architecture or design that are wider or more pronounced at the top compared to the bottom. Full definition
It equips the VIZIV Performance with a range of visual cues including STI - specific front splitter, air intakes, grille, side sills, and a traditionally large STI spoiler, as well as massive flared arches over each wheel that look to have been designed with a set square.
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There have been no further details shared with us but yesterday, at the technical center in Atsugi, we did come across designers working on a digital model of the Go hatchback with flared arches, roof rails, different wheel design et al!
The side has been carved well featuring flared arches and 15 - inch - high gloss black alloy wheels which gives it a muscular look.
Dimensionally, the Golf R 400 is rather close to its R sibling, measuring only 20 mm wider, whilst weighing 1420Kg, the same as the standard R. Visually, the R 400 gets flared arches reminiscent of the 1988 Rallye Golf G60, a Silver Flake metallic paint job, a gloss black roof, and carbon mirror housings.
The SLS gains flared arches to make room for larger racing wheels and tyres, while new side skirts have been designed help keep the rear brakes cool.
It's a butch, purposeful looking machine, but doesn't quite have the stance or drama of the older 1M Coupe, that had abruptly flared arches.
The flamboyant exterior features wildly flared arches and quad tail - pipes, plus a cheeky «prancing moose» badge, which provoked a friendly call from the Ferrari press office.
Trapezoidal, body - colored fender flares arch over the gear - like 17 - inch wheels, which are wrapped in P265 / 70R17 rubber for the road and rough country.
Unlike other Black Series models, the SLS AMG doesn't get wild flared arches which is a bit disappointing, but it does get a slightly wider track nonetheless.
Below the windows, a prominent double swage line visually reduces over the rear wheels to accentuate flared arches, which now represent the widest part of the car.
In addition, Audi also added flared arches on the Q3, as well as steel side steps, a new radiator grille, and two carbon fiber - reinforced polymer kite boards that have been mounted on the roof of the SUV.
Giant flared arches sit over fan - blade, five - spoke wheels, and the roof looks like it's made from curved, colored glass.
Appealing to those who think a normal Aston Martin soft - top is just a bit too subtle, the Kahn Vengeance Volante» employs the same design cues as the hardtop (roof aside), featuring Zagato - like round tail lights, flared arches and that distinctive grill.
The most irritating trait by far is a grinding noise emitted from the wheelhouses; there is virtually zero clearance between the 21 - inch, tailor - made Pirelli slicks and the flared arches.
A lot of that aggression comes from the M3's flared arches, which are more significant than those of its coupe alternative, the M4.
If you think the car's flared arches and snout nose look familiar, it's because much of their shape appears to be borrowed from the Ginetta G40 of the 1960s.
But vivid liveries, flared arches, light pods, extensive roll - cages and questionable build - quality should impress on visitors the nature of a sport that sees man and machine racing against the clock whatever the conditions.
The flared arches add to the theatre, while the bonnet vents are menacing enough to slacken the jaws of even this hardened group of trackday goers.
On the side, GLE gets a prominent shoulder line with multiple supporting lines, a separate rear window, flared arches and fat tyres.
Black 21 - inch alloy wheels fit snuggly into the flared arches, while the LED tail - lights continue seamlessly into the tall rear wing.
The flared arches are a nod to Ur - Quattro coupés of the 80s.
In today's range they are the same width, sharing a wider rear track and flared arches, but the GT3 has a different front bumper and bonnet.
Tom Peters, Corvette design director, said: «The flared arches accommodate larger, wider wheels and tyres for more grip.
Like Lightning, the 2006 Pontiac Solstice is an impressive car on the surface — our red test model turned heads all week with its flared arches, chrome grille, and gleaming 18 - inch alloy wheels — but underneath, we found it wanting in character.
Only an aficionado would've caught the flared arches, the big wheels, and hungry front grille.
The large 22 - inch wheels fill up the flared arches and the upswept rear overhang is complemented by the sloping roof and the raked D - pillar.
The SUV now features a matte black paint and a gigantic bullbar, an off - road bumper with a winch, flared arches that make space for a set of huge tires and additional LED lights up on the roof together with a roof rack.
No flared arches no care.
The bolder front and rear bumpers, the enlarged air intakes, the flared arches and new wheels and the typical AMG quad tailpipes.
The Ford Escort RS1600 is a tiny little buzz - box of a car, with period - appropriate levels of rubber housed inside those flared arches.