You'll also find
magnesium seat frames on the Stingray, and we think the unique shape memory alloy that replaces the hatch vent actuator is one of the coolest things about the new car.
Not exact matches
The
seat has belt guides, an energy - absorbing foam layer, structural headrest with deep side wings,
magnesium back
frame and a rigid latch system.
In the U.S. and Canada Project 8 is strictly a four -
seater, with
magnesium -
framed «Performance» front
seats and a unique rear configuration with more lateral support for passengers.
Magnesium framed, full black nappa leather GT sport
seats.; The Z07 performance package includes Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 P285 / 30ZR19 front and 335 / 25ZR20 rear tires, 394x36mm front and 388x33mm rear carbon ceramic - matrix brake discs, a larger winglets to the front splitter, more pronounced side skirts, and an adjustable see - through center section on the rear spoiler
The
frame is lighter and stiffer, the
seats are improved and strengthened with
magnesium frames and the car has five different driving modes including Eco mode which shuts down half the cylinders for better fuel economy.
I am belted into the new, slimmer,
magnesium -
framed seats that have helped shave off more weight, and they are also quite comfortable and supportive.
Helping that excitement comes from the two 8 - inch high - definition displays as well as the
magnesium -
frame seats that come in two different styles.
The Stingray's
seats, from Lear Corp., use
magnesium frames for higher rigidity with less weight and are trimmed in carbon fiber.
A Track Pack is available, which ditches the rear
seats and adds
magnesium -
framed buckets with four - point harnesses in the front.
BMW has also developed a carbon - plastic hybrid material called Secondary CFRP that is being positioned as a competitor for
magnesium, aluminium and steel in light, semi-structural parts like
seat frames and spare wheels for everything from MINI to Rolls - Royce.
It's even higher for
seat frames because they're typically made from heavier metals than
magnesium.
The Carrera GT features the extensive use of lightweight materials, such as
magnesium for the car's substantial wheels and the
frames of its special sport
seats.
Interior gets real carbon fiber, aluminium and hand wrapped leather materials and the
seats get lightweight
magnesium frame
Both
seats are built using a
magnesium frame structure for added rigidity and support without the added weight of steel.