Sentences with phrase «lighter carbon fiber body panels»

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We ask him why Unplugged didn't further reduce weight with carbon - fiber body panels, and Schaffer says the stock aluminum pieces are so thin and so light that Unplugged couldn't do much better with composites.

Like the GT3 RS, it's lighter than most 911s, thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber and aluminum body panels.

Although the standard 2015 Volkswagen Golf R is lighter than its predecessor, a potential Golf R Evo would lose more weight still from some carbon fiber body panels and a bare - bones interior.

The car is extremely light, thanks in part to body panels molded in carbon fiber.

Thanks to lighter - gauge aluminum body panels and a sprinkling of carbon - fiber composites, the 458's curb weight is held to 3400 pounds, less than 100 pounds more than the F430.

It is lighter and has stiffer suspension than the normal BRZ, with a carbon - fiber roof panel, Brembo brakes, and a more aerodynamic body kit.

Numerous carbon - fiber - reinforced - plastic, aluminum, and carbon fiber body panels along with the smaller, lighter engine make for a curb weight of 3300 lbs.

Specific body panels such as the doors, arches, and ducts are constructed from carbon fiber reinforced - polymer (CFRP) which are lighter than the standard components on the E31.

(569 N • m) of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006 MODEL YEAR New high - performance version of the Dodge Charger with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert with «SRT» badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New hood with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats with matching trim on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8» badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425 horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)

Cadillac ATS Luxury, Premium Luxury Sedan and Coupe Exterior: Black Chrome grille and rear fascia applique Black finish side window moldings and body - colored door handles After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim RECARO ® front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS Luxury, V - Sport Premium Luxury Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Upgraded performance front seats Available RECARO ® front seats (standard on V - Sport Premium) Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac ATS - V Sedan and Coupe Exterior: Black Chrome grille and rear fascia applique After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body - colored rear spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS - V Super Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arfiber interior trim RECARO ® front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS Luxury, V - Sport Premium Luxury Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels V - Series spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Upgraded performance front seats Available RECARO ® front seats (standard on V - Sport Premium) Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac ATS - V Sedan and Coupe Exterior: Black Chrome grille and rear fascia applique After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body - colored rear spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS - V Super Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arfiber interior trim Upgraded performance front seats Available RECARO ® front seats (standard on V - Sport Premium) Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac ATS - V Sedan and Coupe Exterior: Black Chrome grille and rear fascia applique After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body - colored rear spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS - V Super Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arFiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser, composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body - colored rear spoiler Interior: Low - gloss carbon fiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS - V Super Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arfiber interior trim Sueded steering wheel and shifter RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Velocity Red, Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum Cadillac CTS - V Super Sedan Exterior: Black Chrome grille After Midnight dark finish wheels Carbon Fiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arFiber package includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, rear diffuser and a taller, exposed carbon fiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arfiber spoiler Interior: Low gloss carbon fiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full arfiber interior trim Available sueded steering wheel and shifter V - Series performance front seats Available RECARO ® V - Series front seats Available colors: Exterior colors: Black Raven, Phantom Gray Metallic, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Crystal White Tricoat Interior colors: Jet Black or Light Platinum View full article

In terms of weight reduction, the LT uses carbon fiber body panels, less sound deadening material, a fixed polycarbonate («racing plastic») engine cover, Alcantara interior (replacing leather and carpet), a marginally thinner windshield and rear glass, and even a lighter - weight paint coating.

The remaining body panels are formed from lighter - weight sheet molding compound, while a blend of plastic and carbon fiber is used for the underbody panels.

I reckon they should make all the Prius cars * plug in hybrids; * put bigger battery packs in them to extend the EV only range — anything above 100 miles EV only range seems to overcome a lot of psychological barriers; * put a smaller gas engine in it and a more powerful Electric Motor — Electric Motors have recently become smaller, lighter and more powerful; * use carbon fiber body panels to reduce weight;

The R8 GT Spyder is much lighter due to the use of thinner glass in the windscreen and carbon fiber body panels.

It's the «Lighter» Shelby GT350R that Mr. Salvaggio brings by Jay Leno's place in this video — a package which includes carbon - fiber body panels for the whole car, at a cost of about $ 64k (per the SpeedKore website).

According to Panoz LLC's Director of Product Planning / Engineering John M. Leverett, the development team retained important and proven lightweight measures such as using SPF (Superplastic Forming) aluminum body panels and Panoz LLC's patented modular extruded aluminum chassis with a light - but - strong carbon fiber superstructure.

Exhibitor: Weld Racing Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: weldracing.com Booth Number: 24957 Customizer / Builder: The Custom Shop, John Wargo Powertrain / Drivetrain: Procharger supercharger; Corsa exhaust; Diablo tuner; Amsoil lubricants; Odyssey batteries Chassis: Lowered; Weld Racing 20 - inch wheels; Pirelli tires Exterior: RK Sport carbon - fiber body kit; rear quarter panels widened; Prospray paint; RaceMesh grille insert; custom wing; Badger airbrushing Interior: LED accent lights; Mid America Motorworks custom leather; Sony audio system; Whistler radar detector

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.streetlegalproducts.com/ Booth Number: 12785 Customizer / Builder: Kustom Kreations, Hudson, MA; Mars Audio Powertrain / Drivetrain: T4 turbo; Schnell exhaust tips; Edelbrock intake; Nology wires; Samco radiator hoses and intercooler couplers; Mishimoto radiator; Mugen valve cover; Hatchmaster motorized hood actuator Chassis: Converted to two - door Exterior: Strictly Foreign widebody kit; Shineworks carbon - fiber diffuser, grilles and body accents; shaved door handles and trunk; chopped top; Mercedes headlight conversion, grille, taillight conversion and fender trim; S200 third brake light Interior: Custom fiberglass dash, floors, console, door panels, kick panels and rear deck; Cyberdyne gaugers; S200 seats; MOMO GTR steering wheel, shift knob and pedals

Powered by a 2.7 - liter V - 6 mated to a six - speed manual transmission, the HCD6 features a see - through engine cover, body panels shaped to direct air to the engine compartment, a single roll bar integrated into the center console, floating carbon - fiber bumpers and driving lights that turn with the wheels, a la the 1948 Tucker.

The chassis is now made of aluminum (still overlaid primarily with fiberglass body panels, though some are now even lighter - weight carbon fiber), the interior boasts padded leather - covered surfaces and an upscale ambiance, and a host of modern electronic gadgets are newly available, bringing the «features» list fully up to date.

A specially - designed aluminum space frame is covered by light, rigid carbon - fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body panels, which save considerable weight versus a traditionally - constructed steel - based car.

The light weight panels are not limited to the interiors only and many body parts use carbon fiber and composite materials.