Sentences with phrase «lightweight bodyshell»

The lightweight bodyshell is infused with a large mix of high - and ultra-high strength steel for optimum crash protection.

A lightweight bodyshell with high torsional rigidity, along with a long wheelbase and a squat, muscular stance, provide an ideal foundation for crisp steering response, supple ride comfort and sporty agility for the new Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Not exact matches

Aluminium has been used in the bodyshell and for various suspension components to save weight, although the GLC Coupe 350d is no lightweight at 1845 kg.

The 2014 BMW i8 can hit 62 mph in 4.4 seconds with an average fuel economy of 94 mpg — both achieved in part thanks to the car's lightweight carbon fiber - reinforced plastic bodyshell and aluminum chassis.

The XE is one of the most aluminum - intensive cars the British automaker has ever developed, with a claimed 75 percent of the car's bodyshell composed of the lightweight metal.

These include e.g. the lightweight and torsionally rigid aluminium bodyshell plus powerful and efficient V8 biturbo engines.

Featuring the same rigid yet lightweight Coupé bodyshell as the F - TYPE R, and combined with a finely tuned focus on ride, handling and performance, both the F - TYPE Coupé and F - TYPE S Coupé are true driver's cars.

Intelligent lightweight design — major contribution to efficiency When it comes to its bodyshell, the 2012 CLS63 AMG is nothing less than an engineer - ing work of art — intelligent lightweight design plays a major role in overcoming the classic conflict between low weight and high stiffness.

The concept uses an intelligent material mix for the structure and bodyshell and, for the first time, systematic lightweight design for the interior.

Jaguar's expertise in aluminium technology has enabled the design vision for the F - TYPE Coupé to be delivered in a lightweight yet extremely strong bodyshell.

And the systematic approach to lightweight design continues throughout the entire bodyshell.

The extensive use of lightweight high - strength steel in the platform and bodyshell has yielded a reduction in core weight of the vehicle.

Body: Monocoque, hot - galvanised lightweight steel bodyshell; carbon - fibre doors with mirrors made of synthetic material; carbon - fibre rear lid; carbon - fibre rear wing, adjustable; welded - in safety cage; bucket racing seat; six - point seat belt; air jack; fire extinguisher with electronic release unit.

It features a lightweight, highly rigid bodyshell, low centre of gravity, and sophisticated dual - axis strut front suspension system, which reduces torque steer and enhances on - the - limit cornering.

Ultra compact, and weighing in at a low 183 kg, the new 2.5 - litre TFSI engine is a perfect accompaniment to the lightweight aluminium and steel hybrid TT bodyshell, helping to keep the kerb weight of the RS Coupe down to 1,450 kg, and contributing to an exceptional power - to - weight ratio of 234PS (again, about 230.8 bhp) per ton.

Ultra compact, and weighing in at a low 183 kg, the new TFSI engine is a perfect accompaniment to the lightweight aluminium and steel hybrid TT bodyshell, helping to keep the kerb weight of the RS Coupe down to 1,450 kg, and contributing to an exceptional power - to - weight ratio of 234PS per ton.

The RS was similar to GT3, but with the inclusion of the wider rear bodyshell of the Carrera S. 20 kg of weight was saved from the original model thanks to carbon fibre engine cover and rear wing and plastic rear window, not to mention the relatively lightweight interior.

The net result is that an impressive 23 % of the bodyshell of the R8 e-tron is made from lightweight CFRP.

Following the relative success of the Jaguar XK120s at the 1950 Le Mans 24 hr race, it was realised that with minimal engine tuning, a lighter chassis and a lightweight aerodynamically revised aluminium bodyshell, the car would have a very real chance of success against its infamous opposition and thus the XK120C or C - type was born.