With a push to
lower vehicle weights (to save on fuel use) more and more parts within a car are being built from plastic and carbon fiber materials.
Low vehicle weight and a high standard of torsional body stiffness are also crucial to the car's agility.
The intelligent material mix of carbon and aluminum ensures outstandingly
low vehicle weight for more performance power.
In creating the vehicle set - up, a procedure which includes test runs on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the interaction of the engine, chassis and body was optimised here again so as to create a characteristic, consistent overall set of properties taking into account
the low vehicle weight of 1,495 kilograms.
Not exact matches
To find out the
lower anchor
weight limit for your
vehicle, you should check your
vehicle owner's manual or contact the
vehicle manufacturer.
In these types of situations, both the
lower anchor connectors and
vehicle seat belt may be used at the same time and the
vehicle lower anchor
weight limits do not apply.
So if you choose to install your child's car seat using
lower anchors, be sure to check both the car seat user guide and your
vehicle owner's manual for the
weight limits, and reinstall the car seat using the
vehicle seat belt when your child reaches the limit.
As will be explained at the upcoming Kidz in Motion (KIM) Conference, oftentimes parents secure their car seats using
lower anchors through the LATCH system and don't realize that the
vehicle anchors have
weight limits.
Most
vehicle lower anchors are not designed to secure more than a combined
weight of 65 pounds for both child and car seat.
Lower anchors have
weight limits set by the
vehicle and car seat manufacturers.
Each
vehicle has its own
weight limit for the
lower anchors and top tether anchors.
They are unaware that all
vehicles have
lower anchor
weight limits.
«At least for some time, compared to plug - in
vehicle batteries, CNG storage offers
lower weight, higher energy storage and
lower costs — as well as faster refueling / recharging.»
The committee reports «substantial evidence» linking early marijuana use with substance abuse later in life and suggesting that cannabis increases the likelihood of respiratory problems, motor
vehicle accidents, and
low birth
weight in infants born to pot - smoking mothers.
It found substantial evidence of an association between cannabis use and the risk of motor
vehicle crashes, as well as of
lower birth
weight after maternal use, more frequent chronic bronchitis episodes, and the development of schizophrenia or other psychoses.
Headlights also lost points if they resulted in excessive glare to oncoming
vehicles, and
low beams were
weighted more heavily in the analysis because IIHS says most people do not use their high beams at all.
Notable changes proposed by this standard include modifications to what is considered for the Tow
Vehicle Trailering Weight; the J2807 tow vehicle weight rating includes a driver, a passenger, and optional equipment purchased by at least one - third of the truck's customers, and a higher tow vehicle weight automatically lowers the maximum trailer weight rating
Vehicle Trailering
Weight; the J2807 tow vehicle weight rating includes a driver, a passenger, and optional equipment purchased by at least one - third of the truck's customers, and a higher tow vehicle weight automatically lowers the maximum trailer weight rating n
Weight; the J2807 tow
vehicle weight rating includes a driver, a passenger, and optional equipment purchased by at least one - third of the truck's customers, and a higher tow vehicle weight automatically lowers the maximum trailer weight rating
vehicle weight rating includes a driver, a passenger, and optional equipment purchased by at least one - third of the truck's customers, and a higher tow vehicle weight automatically lowers the maximum trailer weight rating n
weight rating includes a driver, a passenger, and optional equipment purchased by at least one - third of the truck's customers, and a higher tow
vehicle weight automatically lowers the maximum trailer weight rating
vehicle weight automatically lowers the maximum trailer weight rating n
weight automatically
lowers the maximum trailer
weight rating n
weight rating number.
Some
vehicle manufacturers will give you a variance chart in your owner's manual which tells you which
weight to use if you sustain higher or
lower temperatures during the year.
So, we have an engine design trend for
vehicles (that are designed to carry varying
weight) that reads like this; more * constant / high value torque over a greater rev range, preferably starting as
low as possible within the rev range, and with efficiency, reliability, and economy if possible.
Tesla also promises that, since the
weight of the battery pack will be
low on the
vehicle's floor, the Tesla Model X should provide best - in - class handling, with «nimble reflexes at every turn,» and a 0 - to -60-mph time of less than five seconds.
The batteries are located
low and in the rear of the
vehicle, contributing to its 30/70 front / rear
weight distribution ratio that increases stability and handling.
Like the standard F12, 46 percent of the
vehicle's
weight rests on the front axle, but here it sits about 0.4 inch
lower.
Propulsion-wise it's an electric
vehicle, with a 150kW (equivalent to 201bhp) motor combining with a
low 1050 kg
weight and aerodynamic teardrop - shaped body to provide sports car performance — 0 - 62mph in a just over 4sec apparently, while top speed is 137mph.
Vehicle technologies include Hybrids,
low -
weight materials,
low rolling resistance tires, fuel - tracking devices, and synthetic oils.
Structural reinforcement required by safety regulations for open - top
vehicles means that the Spider inevitably weighs slightly more than the Alfa Romeo 4C coupé, but thanks to the use of carbon fibre for the rollover bars, spoilers and windscreen frame, as well as the adoption of a lightweight canvas soft top and the replacement of the glass rear screen with a continuation of the SMC * bodywork, the 4C's structural rigidity, mechanical purity and
low weight philosophy are not compromised.
The
vehicle comes racetrack ready from the factory and features carbon fiber panels,
lowering its
weight and improving the aerodynamic characteristics.
Subaru revealed some new details about their BRZ Concept - STI today, chief among them the addition of a carbon fiber roof to
lower weight and the
vehicle's center of gravity.
The GRMN 86 Concept is a version of Toyota 86 that incorporates the technical expertise gained through the 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race, achieving optimal
vehicle weight reduction, a
lower center of gravity, an enhanced powertrain and improved body rigidity.
It also improves gas mileage by
lowering the overall
weight of the
vehicle.
The axle components are for the most part made of aluminium, which keeps the
vehicle weight and unsprung masses
low.
However, 2011 Acura RDX can be ordered in two - wheel - drive form that generates a
vehicle weight reduction, improved fuel economy and a
lower purchase price.
Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer's instructions (check height and
weight limits) and read the
vehicle owner's manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or
lower anchors and a tether, if available.
Optional Features: 26g, four wheel - drive Type: Automatic Full - Time, Anti lock brakes: 4 - Wheel, Ac: Automatic, Air Filtration: Interior Air Filtration, Antenna Type: Integrated Roof, Anti Theft System, Aspiration: Normal, Audio System: Siriusxm Am / Fm / Satellite, Body Type: S - U-V, Brake Assist: Braking Assist, Bumpers: Body - Colored, Center Arm rest, Middle console Trim: Metal - Look / Piano Black, Clock, Curb
Weight: 4, 046 pounds., Dash Trim: Metal - Look / Piano Black, Day time running Light, Door Trim: Simulated Wood, Drive Train Type: four wheel - drive, Driven Wheels: Four - Wheel, Driver And Airbag for passenger, Drivers Height: Power, Drivers Lumbar: Power 4 - Way, Drivers Power: 8, Drivers: Multi-Level Heating, Engine Description: 3.2 l V6 24 volt, Exterior Color: Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat, External Temp, Folding: Fold Forward Seatback, Front Headroom: 39.4 ins, Front Headrests: Manual Adjustable, Front Hip Room: 53.8 ins, Front Leg Room: 41.1 ins, Front Seat Type: Bucket, Front Shoulder Room: 57.6 ins, Front Wipers: Variable Intermittent, Fuel Induction: Sequential MPI, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Head Air bags: Curtain first And second Row, Headlamps Auto Delay: Auto Delay Off, Headlamps Dusksensor: Dusk Sensing, Height: 66.2 ins, Independent Suspension: Four - Wheel, Length: 182.0 ins, Locking Hubs: Permanent,
Low Fuel Level, Luggage Capacity: 26 Cu.Ft., Make: Jeep, Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Max Gross
Vehicle Weight: 5, 500 pounds., Memory Features Exterior Mirrors, Memory Features Number Of Drivers: 2, Model Year: 2019, Model: Cherokee, MILES - PER - GALLON Automatic City: 19, MILES - PER - GALLON Automatic Highway: 27, Passenger Height: Power, Passenger Lumbar: Power 4 - Way, Passenger Power: 8, Passenger: Multi-Level Heating, Door locks power, Power Mirrors: Power Remote, Power Outlets: 3, R
The
low weight of the superstructure leads to significant secondary effects regarding size and
weight in other components of the
vehicle, such as the transmission, the chassis and the brake system.
Lower anchors can be used until your child reaches the maximum
weight that can be accommodated by your child restraint and
vehicle.
Aluminum Hood Saving 11.7 pounds compared to the Civic Hatchback's steel hood, the Type R's aluminum hood directly contributes to the
vehicles low mass,
lower center of gravity and optimized front / rear
weight distribution.
The
vehicle is constructed using a carbon fibre spine to connect the tubular steel frames which lends it a
low kerb
weight of 1600 kgs.
GENERAL
Vehicle / model: ’17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4 Base price: $ 43,095 Price as tested: $ 53,515 Options as tested: Customer Preferred Package 28J ($ 2,695), Jeep Active Safety Group ($ 1,495), 5.7 L Hemi V - 8 ($ 3,295), Rock Rails ($ 895), Uconnect 8.4 NAV ($ 450), Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection ($ 595), Destination Charge ($ 995) ENGINE Type: Chrysler 16 - valve V - 8 Displacement (ci / liter): 345/5.7 Bore x stroke (in): 3.92 x3.58 Compression ratio -LRB-: 1): 10.5 Intake / FI: Naturally aspirated, sequential multi-port electronic Mfg.'s power rating @ rpm (hp): 360 @ 5,150 Mfg.'s torque rating @ rpm (lb - ft): 390 @ 4,250 Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Midrange unleaded recommended; regular unleaded acceptable DRIVETRAIN Transmission: ZF 845RE 8 - spd automatic Ratios -LRB-: 1): First 4.71 Second 3.14 Third 2.11 Fourth 1.67 Fifth 1.29 Sixth 1.00 Seventh 0.84 Eighth 0.67 Reverse 3.30 Axle ratio -LRB-: 1): 3.09 Transfer case: MP 3022 2 - spd
Low - range ratio -LRB-: 1): 2.72 Crawl ratio -LRB-: 1): 39.6 FRAME / BODY Frame: Steel unibody Body: Steel SUSPENSION / AXLES Front: Short - and long - arm independent, coil springs, twin - tube coilover shocks, steel upper - and aluminum
lower - control arms, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in Rear: Multi-link, coil springs, twin - tube shocks (with load leveling for towing), aluminum
lower control arm, independent upper links plus a separate toe link, stabilizer bar / ZF 7.7 - in STEERING Type: Electric rack - and - pinion Turns (lock - to - lock): 3.2 Ratio -LRB-: 1): 16.7 BRAKES Front: 13.8x1.3 - in vented disc, two - piston caliper Rear: 13.0x0.9 - in vented disc, single - piston caliper ABS: Four - wheel WHEELS / TIRES Wheels (in): 18x8.0 Tires: P265 / 60R18 Goodyear Wrangler All - Terrain Adventure with Kevlar FUEL ECONOMY EPA city / highway: 14/22 Observed city / highway / trail: 15.7 DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES
Weight (lb): 5,154 Wheelbase (in): 114.8 Overall length (in): 189.8 Overall width (in): 76.5 (84.8 w / mirrors) Height (in): 69.3 Track f / r (in): 63.9 / 64.1 Minimum ground clearance (in): 8.2 (standard height), 10.4 (suspension position # 2) Turning diameter, curb - to - curb (ft): 37.1 Approach / departure angles (deg): 26.2 (standard height) 36.1 (suspension position # 2, air dam off) / 24.0 (standard suspension), 27.1 (air suspension position # 2) Breakover angle (deg): 18.2 (standard height), 22.8 (suspension position # 2) GVWR (lb): 6,800 Payload (lb): 1,190 Maximum towing capacity (lb): 7,200 Seating: 5 Fuel capacity (gal): 24.6 PERFORMANCE 0 - 60 mph (sec): 7.3 Quarter - mile (sec @ mph): 15.6 @ 90.9 Braking 60 - 0 mph (ft): 132.8 Ramp Travel Index (20 - deg, points): 375
For the most cost - sensitive
vehicle segments — e.g., compacts under 1,400 kg in
weight — a stoichiometric 3 - cylinder turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine offers an optimal combination of cost,
lower emissions and reductions in fuel consumption, according to an analysis by Delphi Powertrain presented at the recent SAE 2010 World Congress.
ck, 1.8 L Sohc Mpfi 16 - Valve I - Vtec I4 Engine, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (Ace) Body Structure Seats Cloth Seat Upholstery, Bucket Front Seats, Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seats, Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Fold - Down Rear Seatback - Inc: Adjustable Head Restraints, Cloth Reclining Front Bucket Seats - Inc: Driver Manual Height Adjustment Active Adjustable Head Restraints, Center Console W / Armrest Storage Compartment, 3 - Point Seat Belts In All Seating Positions - Inc: Front Automatic Tensioning System Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Doors Remote Power Door Locks, Door Reinforcement: Side - Impact Door Beam, Door Pockets: Driver, Left Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, Rear Door Type: Trunk, Right Rear Passenger Door Type: Conventional, 4 Door, Body - Colored Door Handles, Front Door Pocket Storage Bins, Illuminated Driver Window / Driver Door Lock Controls, Pwr Door Locks W / Auto - Lock Feature, Side - Impact Door Beams, Child - Proof Rear Door Locks Wheels 4 - Wheel Abs Brakes, Wheel Diameter: 15, Wheel Width: 6, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Steel Spare Wheel Rim, Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside Under Cargo, Tires: Width: 195 Mm, Tires: Profile: 65, Tires: Speed Rating: H, Diameter Of Tires: 15.0, Type Of Tires: As, Tires: Prefix: P, Front Wheel Drive, 4 - Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) W / Electronic Brake Distribution (Ebd) Mirrors Power Remote Driver Mirror Adjustment, Power Remote Passenger Mirror Adjustment, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Body - Colored Pwr Mirrors, Dual Visor Vanity Mirrors Air Interior Air Filtration, Manual Front Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning W / Air Filtration System Trim Metal - Look Shift Knob Trim Steering Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel, Urethane Steering Wheel Trim, Audio Controls On Steering Wheel, Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel, Speed - Proportional Electric Power Steering, Illuminated Steering Wheel - Mounted Audio / Cruise / I - Mid Controls, Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column, Motion - Adaptive Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Entertainment Audio System Security, Digital Audio Input, In - Dash Single Cd Player, Audio System Memory Card Slot, Mp3 Player, Am / Fm Stereo, Radio Data System, Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Total Number Of Speakers: 4, Video Monitor Location: Front, Usb Audio Interface, 160 - Watt Am / Fm Audio System W / Cd Player - Inc: (4) Speakers Mp3 / Wma Playback Aux Input Jack Speed - Sensitive Volume Control Radio Data System (Rds) Fuel Fuel Consumption: City: 28 Mpg, Fuel Consumption: Highway: 39 Mpg, Fuel Type: Regular Unleaded, Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gal., Instrumentation:
Low Fuel Level, Indicator Lights - Inc: Trunk / Door - Open
Low Fuel / Oil Coolant Temp Front Passenger Front & Front Side Airbag Status, Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I - Mid)- Inc: Welcome Screen Customizable Settings Digital Odometer (2) Digital Trip Meters Clock Average Speed Elapsed Time Average Fuel Economy Miles - To - Empty, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Dimensions Max Cargo Capacity: 12 Cu.Ft., Curb
Weight: 2, Overall Length: 177.3, Overall Width: 69.0, Overall Height: 56.5, Wheelbase: 105.1, Front Head Room: 39.0, Rear Head Room: 37.1, Front Leg Room: 42.0, Rear Leg Room: 36.2, Front Shoulder Room: 56.6, Rear Shoulder Room: 53.3, Front Hip Room: 50.5, Rear Hip Room: 51.4 Lights Privacy Glass: Light, Daytime Running Lights, Front Reading Lights, Cargo Area Light, Headlights Off Auto Delay, Multi-Reflector Auto - Off Halogen Headlights, Headlights - On Reminder, Map Lights Airbags 1St And 2Nd Row Curtain Head Airbags, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Driver Airbag, Driver & Front Passenger Dual - Stage Multiple - Threshold Airbags, Dual Front Side - Impact Airbags W / Passenger - Side Occupant Position Detection System, Front & Rear Side Curtain Airbags Suspension Suspension Class: Regular, Independent Front Suspension Classification, Strut Front Suspension, Four - Wheel Independent Suspension, Independent Rear Suspension, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Front And Rear Suspension Stabilizer Bars, Macpherson Strut Front Suspension Features Power Windows, Cruise Control, Front Ventilated Disc Brakes, Braking Assist, Abs And Driveline Traction Control, Stability Control, Trip Computer, Tachometer, Manufacturer's 0 - 60Mph Acceleration Time (Seconds): 8.7 S, Mechanical Remote Trunk Release, Anti-Theft Alarm System, Rear Bench,
Vehicle Emissions: Ulev Ii, Clock: In - Dash, Coil Front Spring, Regular Front Stabilizer Bar, Coil Rear Spring, Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Intermittent Front Wipers, Grille With Chrome Bar, Center Console: Full With Covered Storage, 705 Lbs., One 12V Dc Power Outlet, Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front, Rear Center Seatbelt: 3 - Point Belt, Floor Mats: Carpet Front And Rear, Cupholders: Front, Passenger And Rear, Body - Colored Bumpers, Window Grid Antenna, Child Safety Locks, 2 - Speed Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window Defroster W / Timer, Interior Remote Trunk Release W / Lock, 2 - Tier Instrument Panel W / Blue Backlit Gauges - Inc: Tachometer, Driver Footrest, Coin Tray, Remote Entry, Integrated Rear Window Antenna, Pwr Windows W / Driver Auto - Up / Down, Front & Rear Floor Mats, Front 12V Aux Pwr Outlet, Front Cup Holders, Maintenance Minder System, Security System, Immobilizer Theft - Deterrent System, Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars, Pwr Ventilated Front Disc / Rear Drum Brakes, Eco Assist System, Drive - By - Wire Throttle, Compact 5 - Speed Automatic Transmission W / Od, Brake Assist, 2Nd Row
Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (Latch)- Inc: Outboard
Lower Anchors Tether Anchors For All Positions,
Vehicle Stability Assist (Vsa) W / Traction Control, Emergency Trunk Release
The RDX comes standard in two - wheel - drive form that offers a lighter
vehicle weight, improved fuel economy and a
lower purchase price.
The compact 1.5 - liter gasoline engine, transaxle and power - control unit are placed within the
vehicle to help enhance
weight distribution and
lower the center of gravity.
The 2016 Optima features a panoramic sunroof support structure made with carbon - fiber - reinforced plastic, which helps reduce
weight and
lower the
vehicle's center of gravity.
Highlights: All - new redesign with new architecture and powertrainUnibody construction,
lower weight and improved fuel efficiencyStandard 3.5 - liter 6 - cylinder engine and 6 - speed automatic transmissionAvailable 2.0 - liter, turbocharged 4 - cylinder engineStandard front - wheel drive with optional all - wheel drive4WD models offer Terrain Management SystemV - 6 models rated to tow 5,000 poundsAssembled in the United StatesAvailable in late 2010IntroductionThe midsized Ford Explorer sport utility
vehicle replaced the Ford Bronco II for the 1991 model year.
Coilovers are used to
lower the center of gravity of the
vehicle to reduce
weight transfer when the
vehicle is going through turns at high speeds.
Allied to this
weight loss, reducing the overall
vehicle height by 55 mm, ground clearance by 10 mm and the height of the new front seats by 40 mm has
lowered the new Toyota Auris» centre of gravity, further improving the
vehicle's high speed stability and cornering agility.
• Body structure
weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection;
vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).
This design enables a shorter overall
vehicle length, increased interior space, enhanced safety crush zones and
lower weight.
• Body structure
weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection;
vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
Loaded Joint: To check a loaded ball joint, place a jack or jack stand under the
lower control arm to support the
weight of the
vehicle.