F - PACE's low friction technologies,
lightweight body structure and cutting - edge aerodynamics help to deliver low CO2 emissions and exceptional fuel economy — contributing to a competitive total cost of ownership.
The Jaguar F - Pace is Jaguar's first performance crossover and
its lightweight body structure comprises 80 per cent aluminium.
Its lightweight body structure and lithium - ion batteries mounted low make for a center of gravity that, at 18.5 inches from the ground, is close to the Volkswagen XL1's.
Equus reduces interior noise levels and improves ride and handling with a rigid,
lightweight body structure.
While previous efforts had focused on comfort over performance, the ATS represents a firm departure from this strategy, Cadillac opting to match BMW with a strong emphasis on rear - wheel - drive handling and
a lightweight body structure.
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.
While previous efforts had focused on comfort over performance, the ATS represents a firm departure, with Cadillac opting to compete with BMW on performance, emphasizing rear - wheel - drive handling and
a lightweight body structure.
We already knew that this new flagship sedan would be based on a new Alpha platform, and now we know that the CT6 will use
a lightweight body structure that combines high - strength steel, aluminum, and steel stampings.
Both cars are front - engined; are powered by high - revving, normally aspirated engines; feature a well - balanced transaxle layout; rely on
lightweight body structures; and make do with nonadjustable suspension and steering setups.
Not exact matches
The Styrofoam is made by extruded polystyrene which can give our
body support due to its
lightweight and air - filled
structure.
A revised intake and exhaust and some additional isolation and insulation measures have helped quell the harshness of the V - 6 that we've long complained about, and the car is about 50 pounds lighter than a comparable G37 thanks to the use of
lightweight steel in the
body structure.
The more compact exterior dimensions and expanded use of
lightweight materials help reduce weight, while at the same time the
body structure has been extensively reinforced, improving rigidity.
The exceptionally strong,
lightweight steel monocoque
body structure has been developed to deliver outstanding stiffness and refinement together with excellent crash performance.
This clean and more efficient engine perfectly complements the advanced
lightweight aluminum
body structure of our XE, XF and F - Pace models.»
Journey is considered a crossover vehicle because it uses a
lightweight unit -
body structure similar to that used by cars, instead of a
body - on - frame truck chassis.
Much of the credit for this eye - catching progress goes to the targeted advances in chassis technology made with the new BMW X6 and a
body structure rooted in the principle of intelligent
lightweight design.
This new general weld system creates a more
lightweight, rigid and strong
body structure that helps enable the Civic's class - leading fuel efficiency, outstanding safety performance and fun - to - drive experience.
The new - generation Range Rover Sport adopts a
lightweight aluminum
body structure that combines pressed panels with cast, extruded and rolled aluminum - alloy parts, so that the new platform is now 39 percent lighter than the previous model.
The
body structure offers optimized safety both for the vehicle's own occupants and occupants of other vehicles by utilizing a
lightweight designed and state - of - the - art simulation techniques.
The Prius c's
body structure makes extensive use of
lightweight, high - strength steel to help reduce vehicle mass and improve fuel economy.
The new Range Rover is the world's first SUV with a
lightweight all aluminium monocoque
body structure which conspires to trim a massive 420 kg off the Rangie's weight.
The
body structure is stiff to go with its triple - skin
lightweight roof made of fabric which takes 14 seconds to fold down.
Dodging pot holes or climbing the toughest forest trail, its solid
body structure and strong,
lightweight suspension is the root of the Cherokee's capabilities.
The world's first SUV with a revolutionary
lightweight all - aluminium monocoque
body structure is 39 per cent lighter than the steel
body in the outgoing model enabling total vehicle weight savings of up to 420 kg.
To efficiently transmit forces, Mazda said, a
lightweight yet strong
body structure requires as many straight sections as possible.
Advanced composite materials in the
body structure and a
lightweight aluminum frame, as well as aluminum and magnesium suspension components, support the Corvette's efficiency with a low curb weight of only 3,298 pounds / 1,499 kg (Stingray coupe).
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.
More than half of the
body - in - white by weight is high and ultra high strength steels and as you venture further away from the core
structure of the car,
lightweight materials are rolled into the mix.
Carefully chosen materials in the
body structure and other chassis components contribute to an overall
lightweight design, enhancing performance and drivability.
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.
Driving efficiency, handling performance and cabin quietness are further aided by an aerodynamic shape and a
lightweight yet rigid
body structure with significant noise - insulating materials and design features.
The vehicle which is going to get manufactured in a state - of - the - art aluminium manufacturing facility in Solihull, UK, uses a
lightweight all - aluminium monocoque
body structure, a world's first in the SUV segment, a feature which helps it shave as much as 420 Kg of its mass and enables improved consumption and emission figures.
The LaCrosse also dropped 300 pounds, 150 of that in the
body structure, by using high - strength steel and other
lightweight materials; 45 pounds came off the chassis, 25 off the seats, 36 off the closures and a whopping 32 pounds was saved by using
lightweight acoustic materials.
This clean and more efficient engine perfectly complements the advanced
lightweight aluminium
body structure of our XE, XF and F - PACE models.»
Jaguar says the stunt was made possible by the new XF's
lightweight aluminum
body structure and extensive use of carbon - fibre.
Moving to its fifth generation, the BMW 5 Series will grow in size, but thanks to the new CLAR platform and the usage of
lightweight materials like carbon core in the
body structure, the car will lose up to 100 kg in weight.
ARCHITECTURE AND
BODY STRUCTURE Designed and developed for exceptional dynamics and passenger safety, the E-PACE uses an advanced combination of high - strength steels, aluminium and
lightweight composites
The car chieves this by taking Mazda's acclaimed
lightweight strategy to a new level by employing an extremely rigid and
lightweight carbon - fibre
body structure beneath a small, aerodynamic outer skin and a spirited, small - displacement 1.3 - liter direct injection engine.
Yet extensive use of
lightweight aluminium for the car's
structure and
body panels means it actually tips the scales at around 100 kg less the old model.
Thanks to a judicious selection of materials, a high - strength
structure and an intelligent
lightweight design concept, the
body meets the most exacting safety standards and, in conjunction with highly efficient restraint systems, guarantees maximum occupant protection.
Groundbreaking Carbon Core passenger cell technology is the key element on the
body structure by the extensive use of carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic (CFRP) and the strategic application of
lightweight design to reduce weight and increase both the overall torsion strength and bending stiffness.
The
lightweight aluminum
body structure, high - tech available features, and impressive powertrain lineup help the F - 150 feel like a truly cutting - edge pickup inside and out.
To accomplish this, Mercedes - Benz is reportedly planning on integrating more
lightweight components into the C - Class
body steely
structure.
Its
body panels are made of
lightweight steel, while its
structure is made from carbon fiber.
This Mid-engine design uses a carbonfibre monocoque and roof
structure safety cage called MonoCage, and
lightweight carbon «multi-purpose»
body panels.
Groundbreaking BMW Carbon Core passenger cell technology is the key element on the
body structure by the extensive use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and the strategic application of the
lightweight design to reduce weight and increase both the overall torsional strength and bending stiffness.
The 2019 RDX's bespoke
body structure is significantly more rigid,
lightweight and acoustically sealed, providing the foundation for the all - new RDX's exceptional handling response, supple ride quality, dramatically quieter cabin and top - level collision safety performance.