Sentences with phrase «lightweight body construction»

Reports state that the new car will use the same lightweight body construction as the i3 and i8.

[6] Rolls - Royce worked with H. J. Mulliner instead of their own coachbuilding subsidiary Park Ward because the former had developed a lightweight body construction system using metal throughout instead of the traditional ash - framed bodies.

The BMW EfficientDynamics initiative encompasses every aspect of the vehicle, from the use of advanced and efficient engines, to lightweight body construction and innovative drivetrain electronics.

Not exact matches

Behind the welded interior bulkhead, between the fuel tank and the load compartment, was another partition, made from diecast magnesium, a material which underlined another of the body engineers «key development goals — lightweight construction.

The use of carbon in these models is a reminder that BMW is a global leader in high - strength, lightweight CFRP construction, and that it was BMW who brought out the first mass - production vehicle with a body consisting entirely of this material — the innovative BMW i3.

While building this vehicle using a monocoque body construction, the designer has made use of lightweight materials including titanium, aluminum, magnesium, carbon - ceramic, carbon fibre and and steel to make it rigid.

It has a specifically designed aluminum body shell, which is built on an intelligent lightweight construction technology.

Intelligent lightweight construction goes hand in hand with increased torsional rigidity in both the body and newly engineered chassis.

Thanks to intelligent and innovative lightweight construction, the aluminium hybrid body is around 70 kg lighter than a conventional steel body.

Contributing to the GS's prowess is its stiff unit - body construction, lightweight aluminum control - arm suspension and wide track.

Among its features is a new lightweight body structure that uses a newly developed aluminum hybrid construction process that Mercedes - Benz claims will shave as much as 220 pounds over the current model depending on the engine it uses.

The all - new, lightweight body is an intelligent aluminium - steel construction.

Handling and Ride The smooth - riding Corolla is built around a stiff body structure that relies on high tensile - strength steel, gussets and cross members for its strength, rigidity and lightweight construction.

The ASF body shell features a completely new multimaterial lightweight construction concept.

It follows the Audi ultra lightweight construction principle familiar from the sedan, with aluminum components making up roughly 20 percent of its body.

Intelligent lightweight design, a complex bodywork construction and the innovative strut concept all provide a level of body stiffness that is on par with that of the two - door model variant.

Safety The 2009 RL retains Acura's extremely rigid Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure that features extensive use of high - tensile steel and lightweight aluminum components to take vehicle construction beyond conventional safety protocols while keeping overall vehicle weight in check.

The XF Sportbrake features an aluminum - intensive body construction which delivers a lightweight design that is both stiffer and lighter than the previous generation XF wagon which was offered outside the United States.

Intelligent lightweight construction and the increased use of aluminum and high - strength steels for body and chassis components has optimized the weight of the all - new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.

The construction techniques and materials used for the body of the BMW 2 Series Coupe are underpinned by the principle of intelligent lightweight design.

Powered by a pair of e-tron electric motors fed juice from a compact lithium - ion battery pack, the Audi Urban Concept features lightweight construction that includes a carbon fiber - reinforced polymer body and free - standing wheels that eliminate the need for conventional fenders and bodywork.

The basis for this is the innovative body design: the chassis and body are made of aluminum, a design combining intelligent lightweight construction with high strength.

The body also documents the advances: It is significantly stiffer and safer than its predecessor, while, at the same time, dropping about 10 percent of its weight thanks to intelligent lightweight steel construction.

Control arms and wheel carriers in aluminium construction, rear axle support in steel lightweight construction, rigidly connected to the body.

With aluminium components comprising roughly 20 percent of the body, Audi — the global pioneer in lightweight construction — has raised the bar once again.

The use of carbon - fibre in these models is a reminder that BMW is a global leader in high - strength, lightweight CFRP construction, and that it was BMW who brought out the first mass - production vehicle with a body consisting entirely of this material — the innovative BMW i3.

With aluminum components comprising roughly 20 percent of the body, Audi — the global pioneer in lightweight construction — has raised the bar once again.

The extremely stiff body shell, lightweight construction and harmonious axle load distribution enhance both the safety and agility of the new BMW Z4.

Race - inspired aerodynamics and lightweight construction Aerodynamics and lightweight construction have determined the design of the wide, weight - optimized body with its classic fixed rear wing.

Body Lightweight construction is one of Audi's greatest areas of expertise.

Even the current series - production car with a body weight of just 206 kilograms (454.15 lb) plus 98 kilograms (216.05 lb) for the detachable body parts is testimony to the outstanding lightweight construction expertise of Audi.

Yaris construction includes high - tensile steel, creating a lightweight yet rigid body to help enhance driving control and responsive steering.