«Porsche has recently confirmed to dealers in a letter stating that due to a production bottleneck from the supplier's end resulting from a much higher than forecasted demand for the Weissach Package (GT2 RS), only
the magnesium wheels in satin White Gold Metallic are currently being delivered on schedule.
The few
magnesium wheels in other finishes we've also seen delivered were likely produced before the bottleneck led to this decision.»
The winding rotor is a direct replica of
the magnesium wheel in the Weissach package, and painted in the original colour.
Not exact matches
The lightweight
magnesium alloy chassis, finished
in Special Edition Gloss Graphite, features the most compact fold
in its class, and removable
wheels make it even easier to store.
A 7.0 - liter V - 12 engine sits up front, sending power through a carbon - fiber driveshaft encased
in a
magnesium torque tube to a six - speed sequential transaxle from Xtrac, where a limited - slip differential distributes power to the 19 - inch diameter, 13.6 - inch wide rear
wheels.
Weight is also a key factor
in the car's formula and is expected to be less than 3,300 pounds; a stat easily achievable with the optional Weissach Package, which includes
magnesium wheels, a titanium cage, and a lighter carbon - fiber roof.
265/35 R20 rubber will be used up front and 325/30 R21 at the rear, a staggered setup common to mid-engined supercars, and Aston Martin has kept unsprung weight to a minimum by wrapping them around 20x9.5
in and 21x11.5
in magnesium centre - lock
wheels.
Magnesium wheels reduced unsprung weight, while extra aerodynamic flaps increased downforce and a set of six - point seatbelts better secured the driver and passenger
in place.
Our tester's base sticker was $ 34,100, but the car was loaded with some six thousand dollars
in options, including a $ 2300 premium package (moonroof, stereo upgrade, iPod interface, seat memory, Bluetooth, etc.); a $ 1100 sport package (
magnesium paddle shifters, 18 - inch alloy
wheels, sport seats, special exterior trim); and a $ 2150 navigation package.
The
wheels are a giveaway to the car's track focus too: Not only are they formed from cast
magnesium and feature centre - locking nuts, but they're wrapped
in Pirelli racing slicks.
To start, the track is wider
in the front and rear to make space for the center - locking cast -
magnesium wheels and beefy Pirelli racing slicks (245 up front and 305
in the rear).
A carbon - fiber monocoque, a two - piece lift - off roof, (optional)
magnesium wheels, and body panels of carbon fiber,
magnesium, and aluminum are all employed to help keep mass
in check.
Removing the XL1's battery pack and electric motor would cut 230 pounds from its 1753 - pound curb weight, but to save money engineers would add some of the weight back by using aluminum instead of
magnesium wheels, steel brakes
in place of carbon fiber, and glass rather than polycarbonate side windows.
The specification is extensive and consists of, Weissach Package including Titanium Coloured Rollcage, Carbon Bucket Seats, Full Clubsport Package,
Magnesium Wheels, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Front Axle Lifting System, PDK Gearbox, Reverse Parking Camera, Racing Harness for Drivers Seats (Currently
in Box), Cruise Control, LED Headlights
in Black, PDLS (Porsche Dynamic Light System, 12 O'clock Steering
Wheel Marker.
The Weissach package can optionally also be fitted with forged
magnesium wheels painted
in Platinum.
The
magnesium wheels painted
in white gold make the new 911 GT2 RS fitted with the Weissach package approximately 11.5 kg lighter — and also enhance its visual appearance.
The Corvette race car's
wheel and tire dimensions are the same
in both classes, but the GT2 version uses aluminum rather than
magnesium rims.
The Weissach Package is an exclusive version with only 162
in the US, reducing weight and unsprung mass with
magnesium alloy center - lock
wheels, light - weight Alcantara instead of leather interior trim, fire - resistant fabric upholstery, and lighter door pull straps.
The
Magnesium wheels can be ordered for an additional $ 13,000
in conjunction with the Weissach Package and will be available at a later date.
The Corvettes were
in near - stock trim, with larger gas tanks, quick - fill gas caps,
magnesium wheels, oil coolers, driving lights, racing seats and heavy - duty suspension components among their limited modifications — an expression of Duntov's philosophy of using racing to develop high - performance components for future production vehicles.
The cars were
in near - stock trim, with larger gas tanks, quick - fill gas caps,
magnesium wheels, oil coolers, driving lights, racing seats and heavy - duty suspension components among their limited modifications — an expression of Duntov's philosophy of using racing to develop high - performance components for future production vehicles.
Additionally the track monster features a limited - slip differential, a
magnesium torque tube with a carbon fibre drive shaft, and massive Brembo carbon - ceramic brakes measuring 380 mm
in diameter up front and 360 mm at the rear, housed within 345/30 R19 rubber on each
wheel.
The car rides on new
magnesium - alloy
wheels, custom designed by Vossen
in the United States.
Combining ingredients such as an all - electric powertrain rumored to develop around 1,000 hp, a full carbon fiber body,
magnesium forged
wheels, and an aerodynamic body with a height of 39 inches (0.99 meters), the Aspark Owl is said to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 - 96 km / h)
in under 2 seconds!
The steering
wheel is covered
in fine Valcona leather, with a diecast
magnesium core providing strength.
Body Two - door convertible body style with 2 +2 seating Bonded aluminium VH structure Aluminium,
magnesium alloy and carbon - fibre composite body Extruded aluminium door side - impact beams High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps (main beam) LED rear lamps and side repeaters Engine All - alloy, quad overhead camshaft, 48 - valve, 5935 cc V12 Compression ratio 10.9:1 Front - mid mounted engine, rear -
wheel drive Fully catalysed stainless steel exhaust system with active bypass valves Max power: 380 kW (510 bhp / 517 PS) at 6500 rpm Max torque: 570 Nm (420 lb.ft) at 5750 rpm Acceleration: 0 - 100 km / h (0 - 62 mph)
in 4.3 seconds Max speed: 307 km / h (191 mph) Transmission Rear - mid mounted, six - speed manual gearbox.
The transmission is a dual - clutch direct - shift computer - controlled automatic transmission with seven gear ratios, with
magnesium paddles behind the steering
wheel and a shift time of less than 150 milliseconds, built by Ricardo of England rather than Borg - Warner, who designed the six speed DSG used
in the mainstream Volkswagen Group marques.
Surveying the Show's many
wheel products, the continued quest for lighter weight was also evident, aided by carbon fiber,
magnesium and other material hybrids
in limited applications.
For further protection,
Magnesium steering
wheel frame is designed to reduce the impact of collision and the mechanical components are well placed to limit the collision
in the cabin.
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.
In addition, small details like a
magnesium steering
wheel and plastic gas tank were utilized.
Optional forged
magnesium wheels are
in the corners.
Wrapped
in a tough new body kit punctuated by LED fog lights, the Ranger Raptor cabin is differentiated by leather seat trim with blue stitching, a specific instrument cluster, SYNC3 infotainment and a unique perforated leather steering
wheel with
magnesium paddle shifters, red on - centre stripe and six - mode terrain management switch.
The GTW now sits on a new set of
Magnesium center lock Dymag one piece
wheels finished
in black, just like the entire body.
Tech pack, Sports Pack, Long Ratio Gear Box for the best Touring Experience, Recaro sports seats, Leather upholstery, Twin exhaust pipes, Rear Camera, Chrome door handles, Air conditioning, Body colour electric / heated door mirrors, 12V Accessory socket, 12V socket
in luggage compartment, Adjustable dashboard illumination, Driver / passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors, Flat bottomed leather / magnesium steering wheel, Footwell illumination, Front head restraints, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated boot, Interior courtesy light, Isofix rear child seat fastenings, Rear head restraints, Rear window demister, Remote glovebox release, JCT600 is a small family business with just over 50 dealerships in and around Yorkshire, We celebrate 32 years partnership this year with Lotus UK from 1986 - 2018 been one of the oldest Lotus Dealers In the UK, Along with been trusted with the worlds best manufactures, Lotus is steeped in Motor Sport History with Colin Chapmans View of add lightness to sports cars and then In the F1 circuit been very successful, This British Sports car makes hand builds the very best handling sports cars in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this c
in luggage compartment, Adjustable dashboard illumination, Driver / passenger sunvisors and vanity mirrors, Flat bottomed leather /
magnesium steering
wheel, Footwell illumination, Front head restraints, Height / reach adjustable steering column, Illuminated boot, Interior courtesy light, Isofix rear child seat fastenings, Rear head restraints, Rear window demister, Remote glovebox release, JCT600 is a small family business with just over 50 dealerships
in and around Yorkshire, We celebrate 32 years partnership this year with Lotus UK from 1986 - 2018 been one of the oldest Lotus Dealers In the UK, Along with been trusted with the worlds best manufactures, Lotus is steeped in Motor Sport History with Colin Chapmans View of add lightness to sports cars and then In the F1 circuit been very successful, This British Sports car makes hand builds the very best handling sports cars in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this c
in and around Yorkshire, We celebrate 32 years partnership this year with Lotus UK from 1986 - 2018 been one of the oldest Lotus Dealers
In the UK, Along with been trusted with the worlds best manufactures, Lotus is steeped in Motor Sport History with Colin Chapmans View of add lightness to sports cars and then In the F1 circuit been very successful, This British Sports car makes hand builds the very best handling sports cars in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this c
In the UK, Along with been trusted with the worlds best manufactures, Lotus is steeped
in Motor Sport History with Colin Chapmans View of add lightness to sports cars and then In the F1 circuit been very successful, This British Sports car makes hand builds the very best handling sports cars in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this c
in Motor Sport History with Colin Chapmans View of add lightness to sports cars and then
In the F1 circuit been very successful, This British Sports car makes hand builds the very best handling sports cars in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this c
In the F1 circuit been very successful, This British Sports car makes hand builds the very best handling sports cars
in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this c
in the market quoted but Car & Evo Magazine, We would like to provide you with a bespoke Video to show you the condition of this stunning Car, The first to see this handcrafted car will buy, Please ask a member of the team to make you a unique video of this car
Forged
magnesium alloy
wheels are housed
in 18 inch tyres and the car also gets ceramic brakes at all ends.
In addition, the sports car wore
magnesium wheels with run - flat tires, and its 450 - hp flat - six engine introduced the brand to sequential turbocharging.
We might leave it then, save the expense and buy some of those
magnesium wheels for the reduction
in unsprung mass they bring.
While either transmission can be left
in Drive and allowed to competently shift for itself, both feature
magnesium paddles mounted on the car's multifunction steering
wheel that can call up quick, positive cog changes on demand - rev - matched on downshifts - that further bolster its enthusiast appeal.
The car also had many unique body features such as rhombus - pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets, continuous aluminum lip spoiler, glass roof with two large transparent sections, glazed engine compartment behind the seats, NACA duct
in the middle of the roof for cooling of the bigger V12 engine, optional carbon fibre lining of the engine compartment, LED headlights with color temperature of 6,000 kelvin, 365 mm (14.37
in) three - spoke flat bottom diecast
magnesium core sport steering
wheel upholstered
in Valcona leather, aluminum application on the center console, 24 - piston (total) brake calipers (red six - piston monobloc aluminum front calipers, fixed rear calipers) and ventilated carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide ceramic brake discs.
($ 2K +) 19» Champion Motorsport - MS61 Forged
Magnesium Wheel Finished
In Black ($ 5K +) Red Porsche Calipers 235 / 35zr / 19 Front Michelin Pilot Super Sport 305 / 30zr / 19 Rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport Professionally Tinted Windows For Privacy Immaculate Condition Inside & Out Always Dealer Serviced No Paint Work Low Miles!!
Even the
wheels are the original American LeMans
magnesium pieces, so it is very close to the BRE 240Z that John Morton and the BRE team used to rock the racing world
in 1970.
The GT had already featured a radically styled body, but the GTR took this a little further with features such as a very large rear spoiler bolted directly to the chassis like a true race car, 18 inch hollow
magnesium Speedline centerlock
wheels, pneumatic air jacks for raising the car
in the pit lane (like the SV - R, it was too low for a rolling jack), and an emergency fuel shutoff switch on the left front fender.
This explains why we have been seeing
magnesium wheels still being delivered, but only
in White Gold Metallic.
It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more, Power front windows with one - touch up / down operation, Rear seat with fold - down center armrest includes dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release, Service Interval Indicator with miles - to - service readout, Split fold - down rear seats, Tilt / telescopic steering
wheel column,3.0 - liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24 - valve inline 230 - horsepower 6 - cylinder engine with composite
magnesium / aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 -
wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 - speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control, Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear
wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion
in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure Monitor