The remainder of the body detailing is in Stealth Grey — on the exhaust and window surrounds, while
carbon fibre components also feature.
A visible weave in all
the carbon fibre components has a «Bentley - specific» density and all the parts are finished at the company's Crewe wood shop.
TORSION The high - performance,
carbon fibre components have played the single biggest role in the evolution of the Evora Sport 410.
The «Ole Yeller» Mustang features a custom yellow exterior finish with «Ole Yeller» accents and badging, unique
carbon fibre components, and mirrors projecting images of the aircraft.
Its status as the most powerful V8 road - going car Lexus has yet built is reflected in styling optimised for stability at high speeds, including wider wheels and tyres, an active rear wing, air scoops, cooling ducts and
carbon fibre components.
The Vanquish Coupe will feature an exclusive Abor Orange exterior and
carbon fibre components with a bold graphic pattern.
Not exact matches
Luxury car
components, for example, are now being woven from
carbon fibre.
There are many nanotechnology - enabled products on the market ranging from coatings for superhydrophobic waterproofing products to
carbon fibre - enhanced golf clubs to nanoscale chips for computers and
components for phones to athletic materials impregnated with silver nanoparticles for their antibacterial properties (clothes you don't have to wash as often) to cosmetics and beauty products, e.g., nano sunscreens, and there are more.
Inside, customers can spec various Mugen branded
components including dials, gear knobs and
carbon fibre rear - view mirror.
All the body panels are made from
carbon fibre, the vast majority of its metal
components are made from aluminium.
BMW has invested a fortune not only in the electrical
components for its i cars, but also in a brand new factory in which to produce their
carbon fibre bodies.
Much of the Black's upgrades were initially developed for the SLS GT3, and the extensive use of
carbon fibre for the various
components and stripping out any unnecessary weight, sees a total reduction of 150 kg, keeping overall weight down to 1550 kg.
Much of the Black's upgrades were initially developed for the SLS GT3, and the extensive use of
carbon fibre for the various
components sees a total reduction of 150 kg, keeping overall weight down to 1550 kg.
For example,
carbon fibre was chosen for the propeller shaft, the bonnet and the roof and aluminium was picked for the engine, brakes, suspension (including front domes and front and rear frames), in addition to many other body
components, such as the doors and the wings.
It has stiffened up the front - end with a combination of forged aluminium suspension
components and a thin
carbon -
fibre strut brace that looks like a giant boomerang, all accommodating M's first electronic power steering system.
The front lid, front wing, wheel arch vents, upper part of the SportDesign exterior mirrors, air intakes in the rear side panels and parts of the rear are produced from
carbon -
fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP), as are many of the interior
components.
Beneath the seductive curves is an exotic blend of materials aimed at cutting unnecessary mass — the high - strength steel body has aluminum fenders, suspension
components and doors along with a
carbon -
fibre hood, roof and front splitter.
These include the increased use of lightweight materials such as
carbon -
fibre - reinforced plastic and aluminum for a number of chassis and body
components.
Striking extensions and noble
carbon -
fibre components now complement the proven MANSORY product range, consisting of elegant alloy wheels, powerful performance enhancements and superb interior finishing.
In front, the
carbon -
fibre spoiler lip is a subtle yet totally functional
component that blends in with the lines of the car.
For use on the racetrack, the already good aerodynamic attributes of the four - door high - performance coupé are further optimised by the newly developed
carbon -
fibre components: the front apron with a front splitter ensures additional downforce, as do the rear diffuser with three fins and the adjustable rear aerofoil.
After the 599 GTB and the F12, literally every screw was turned on the Ferrari 812, and another impressive masterpiece of automotive artistic refinement was created: lightweight bodywork
components made of visible
carbon fibre, strikingly forged sport rims, a powerful performance improvement, and an intoxicating opulence of interior modifications prove the spectacular entrance of this two - door sports coupe.
Under the skin, the Giulia utilises a significant amount of lightweight
components, including a
carbon fibre propeller shaft, bonnet, roof and seat structure, aluminium suspension, doors and wings, a rear crossmember made from aluminium composite and plastic, as well as
carbon ceramic brake discs.
In its exterior styling, the new 911 GT2 RS stands out clearly from the 911 GT2 through the use of
carbon -
fibre - reinforced (CFR)
components in distinctive matt - black surface finish.
Benefitting from race - developed materials and
components, and featuring lightweight
carbon fibre; performance and agility have been tuned to perfection.
In its looks the new 911 GT2 RS stands out clearly from the 911 GT2 above all through the lavish use of
carbon -
fibre - reinforced (CFR)
components in matt - black surface finish, even wider wheels and flared wheel arches at the front, new 911 GT2 light - alloy wheels with central locking, as well as» GT2 RS «model designations on the doors and rear lid.
The new 7 Series is also substantially lighter than the previous model thanks in large part to a new internal structure called
Carbon Core which uses a combination of
carbon -
fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) and high - strength steel for the vehicle's major structural
components.
STARTECH, the Jaguar Land Rover conversion arm of Germany's famed Mercedes - Benz tuner Brabus, says the conversion includes at least 100 new aluminium,
carbon -
fibre and steel
components.
Meanwhile, we have created one - of - a-kind body
components such as the custom
carbon fibre rear wing.
BMW has also stiffened up the front - end with a combination of forged aluminium suspension
components and a thin, giant boomerang - shaped
carbon -
fibre strut brace, all accommodating M's first electric power steering system.
Together with the standard - fit lightweight
carbon fibre sports seats (with manual adjustment, again to save weight) and
carbon fibre door panels, this comprehensive suite of lightweight
components saves up to 100 kg, making the Vantage GT8 the lightest Vantage ever.
A new front splitter, side sills and rear spoiler extension — the new
carbon -
fibre components credited with the extra downforce — have been developed by Polestar and Cyan Racing, employing data derived from contention in the World Touring Car Championship.
The all -
carbon -
fibre bonnet also delivers a reduction in weight compared with the standard
component of 5.0 kg (33 %),
These performance - oriented body
components were engineered in conjunction with Prodrive, whose
carbon -
fibre bodywork is an integral part of the McLaren P1.
Components made from
carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) form the B ‑ pillars, the central tunnel and the rear wall.
The lightweight
carbon -
fibre aerodynamic
components, optimized wheel / tire combinations, sports exhaust system and exclusive interior treatment, are underpinned by the performance enhancements.
Most of these
components, including the bonnet (with louvred air inlets) and door mirror caps are made of a lightweight composite material that certainly looks like
carbon -
fibre.
The car codenamed LP724 will be based on a
carbon fibre - aluminium monocoque which will share many key
components with the Gallardo.
These include the increased use of lightweight materials such as
carbon -
fibre - reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminium for a number of chassis and body
components.
Flared wheel arches and wide wheels give the RS a muscular stance while the use of matte black finished
carbon -
fibre - reinforced (CFR)
components around the car adds a touch of sportiness.
Large air intakes and Air Curtains at the front end, exposed
carbon -
fibre - reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminium body
components, and the diffuser at the muscular rear end are not merely design flourishes; they also fulfil functional roles in terms of aerodynamics, cooling and weight saving.
On the inside, the car gets track specific
components including a full roll cage, racing driver's seat with harness, quick release steering wheel with paddle shifts,
carbon fibre panels on the doors and a racing display.
Indeed, that gearbox, plus features like
carbon - ceramic brakes and
carbon -
fibre body
components mean the 911 R is actually 50 kilos lighter than the GT3.
These
components are made from the lightweight and extremely rigid high - tech material
carbon fibre - reinforced plastic (CFRP), as are the bonnet and roof of the new BMW M3 CS.
New aerodynamic
components comprising a
carbon -
fibre bonnet, rear aerofoil and front splitter reduce the lift on both the front and the rear axle.
It is, however, 25 kg lighter than the normal R8 Spyder thanks to the usage of more lightweight materials, such as
carbon -
fibre reinforced plastics and aluminium
components.
With its numerous
carbon fibre - look body
components, a further optimised aerodynamic balance and optional Cup tyres, the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION has the absolute potential to fascinate.»
At its core is the lightweight
carbon fibre MonoCell chassis, shared with each model in the Super Series, but the chassis set up and powertrain are bespoke, with a third of overall parts and
components modified.
[45] Other features include a 42.4 kWh liquid cooled lithium - ion battery pack, a need - based energy management system, LED technology used for all lighting units, independent cooling system for each axle; doors, covers, sidewalls and roof in
carbon fibre - reinforced plastic; 3 - mode flush gear selector (forward, reverse and neutral), instrument cluster with fold - out central display with integrated Audi MMI functions, climate control unit located to the right above the steering wheel, racing - inspired lightweight bucket seats, snow white and cognac interior colours, heat pump, climate control system; triangular double wishbones at the front axle and trapezoidal wishbones made of forged aluminum
components at the rear axle, direct rack - and - pinion steering with speed - sensitive electromechanical steering boost, 235 / 35R19 front and 295 / 30R19 rear tires with a new blade design and the prototype version of an information processing system (car - to - x communication).
The
components for aero - dynamic stability at high speeds and to kill the lift are manufactured from PUR plastics and
carbon fibre giving the luxury sedan a dynamic visual upgrade.