Sentences with phrase «lighter body shell»

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But there's a mystery to this bioluminescence: The snail's body sports just a handful of glowing cells, yet its entire shell lights up.

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.

As a result, the body shell alone is roughly 88 pounds lighter than before, and BMW says the entire car should weigh up to 286 pounds less than the current 7 Series, depending on spec.

Under the dazzling LED lighting of the «Quality Workshop» sat an unpainted Panamera body shell and chassis, every shutline measured and logged with the panel gaps marked in black pen every six inches or so all over the car.

The monocoque, which takes four weeks to develop, is made entirely from it, as is the rear end, the underbody, the exterior body shell, interior pieces, and even the light trims.

Due on sale in Europe in the second half of 2018 (and therefore Australia sometime next year), the new Berlingo brings a new body shell with a higher and shorter front - end, «faster» windscreen, sliding side doors, two - tier front lighting design and — for the «Leisure Activity Vehicle» version — «Airbump» bodyside panels from the C4 Cactus.

With extensive use of high - and ultra-high strength steels, the new Golf body shell is 51 pounds lighter than the current sixth - generation Golf while offering an even stronger crash structure.

Under the sleek body shell, the A7 will adopt the new MLB Evo platform, which means the new model will be lighter, more fuel - efficient, and (hopefully) more fun to drive.

The crossover is also 20 pounds lighter than its predecessor, a noteworthy improvement given its slightly longer and wider body shell.

Audi says the new composite body shell is 15 % lighter as well as 40 % stronger than that of the previous model.

Maruti also says that while the body shell is tough enough, it is light as well.

The body - shell of the upcoming Mercedes C - Class will be significantly lighter than its predecessor for better dynamics and stronger performance.

The 2015 Mercedes C - Class gets a lightweight body shell, which means, it will be significantly lighter than the current generation C - Class for improved performance and dynamics.

It includes a MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical transmission with paddle shifter, unique to this version 17 inch alloy wheels with performance tyres, Brembo 284 mm (11.2 in) multi-section discs with fixed 4 - piston calipers, «Record Monza» variable back - pressure «dual mode» exhaust, Scuderia Red body with Racing Grey wheels and rear air intakes, Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting xenon headlights, «Abarth Corsa by Sabelt» seats in black leather upholstery with carbon fibre shell and seat base, black leather steering wheel with red leather inserts and a tricolour hub, Jaeger instrument panel, non-slip aluminium foot wells, Scorpion racing pedals, special kick plates and a plate bearing the vehicle series number.

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.

Changes to the Continental GT for 2015 include a new front bumper with a smaller radiator shell, redesigned fenders with a new vent with a metallic «B» adornment, new bright chrome fender badges for the V8 S and W12 models, redesigned boot lid, reshaped and widened rear bumper with full - width brightware, a new rear diffuser design for V8 S and GT Speed, new 20 and 21 - inch wheels (new 20 - inch 6 tri-spoke wheel for GT V8 and GT W12 with painted finish for V8 and bright machined for W12, 21 - inch seven - twin - spoke wheel in Graphite grey with bright machined spokes for Mulliner Driving Specification models, addition of 21 - inch five - spoke directional sports wheel for V8 S and GT Speed), three new body colours choices (Marlin (a rich metallic blue), Camel (a soft golden tone) and Jetstream (a light, bright metallic blue), new straight - fluting pattern for 4 seats with Mulliner Driving Specification (standard on GT Speed) includes a tightened «small - diamond» pattern on seat upholstery, redesigned driver controls, optional sports - orientated steering wheel, larger gear - shift paddles incorporating tactile knurled metal embellishers, new dials and graphics at driver's instrument panel, interior illuminated by LEDs, centre console with a new black gear lever surround, a new hidden storage compartment between rear seats capable of accommodating and charging electronic devices including iPads, optional semi-aniline hide for the seat cushions and backrests in the GT W12 and GT Speed, 2 new leather colours choices (Shortbread, Camel), new Alcantara headlining option (colour matched to all 17 of the available interior hide colours) for the GT V8 S, GT W12 and Speed coupe; optional on - board WiFi, increased engine power to 590 PS (434 kW; 582 hp) and 720 N ⋅ m (531 lb ⋅ ft) for the GT W12, 6 - cylinder deactivation for the GT W12.

With 44 percent of the body shell cast in Advanced High Strength Steel, the car is lighter but stronger, while torsional stiffness has been improved by 32 percent.

High - strength steel and aluminum are combined with an ultra-high-strength boron steel to create a body shell that is very light while being extremely strong and rigid.

The 200 series used the basic body shell structure from the Range Rover, door handles from the Morris Marina, tail lights from the Austin Maestro van, and interior switchgear and instrumentation from Rover's surplus parts.

The body is lighter and stiffer, thanks to substititution of several large aluminium parts in the shell by carbon - fibre.

A lighter, more rigid body shell, specially tuned suspension and 18 - inch wheels contribute to the Civic Type R's ability to push the performance envelope.

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 entire body shell has been made stiffer and lighter thanks to extensive use of advanced high - strength steel, and the use of Tailor Welded Blanks (TWB) reinforces key structural members.

This high frequency light comes in, hit the cold surface, warms it up a bit and emits a black body spectrum of frequencies outward, most of these being below our cutoff frequency of our shell.

The chassis is kept rather light by the intelligent mixture of an aluminum and steel, then topped off with an ultra-light and durable composite body shell.