Sentences with phrase «new lightweight chassis»

The soft top roof and new lightweight chassis techniques, as well as some Toyota roadster know - how, should enable this new BMW Z4 to get closer to Porsche's famous Boxster than ever before.

This involved developing a new lightweight chassis base with a front axle featuring a separated link design and a multi-link rear axle.

Complementing the new lightweight chassis (which has shed nearly 325 kg) are the seats have been redesigned from scratch to make them nearly 19 kg lighter.

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New tubular aluminium chassis that makes lightweight and more hard - wearing.

The production - spec Takeri will not only share styling cues with the CX - 5, though; it will be brimming with Mazda's Sky Activ technology, which comprises highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, new manual and automatic transmissions and lightweight chassis components.

Like the new BMW 7 - Series, which uses a new chassis almost entirely composed of aluminum and lightweight carbon composite material, the new Rolls - Royce chassis will put particular emphasis on reducing the amount of mass lugged around by the big V - 12 engines.

The chassis gets bespoke damper tuning, new front knuckles, more camber front and rear with less toe and a lightweight front aluminium subframe.

Taking into account Ford's recent investment in aluminium chassis development and its extensive use in the old car, it's unsurprising to learn that the new GT will utilise lightweight aluminium subframes.

Other mechanical highlights include three - mode ProActive Chassis Control active suspension, an enhanced version of the AirBrake rear wing used on the 12C and P1, and Pirelli P - Zero Corsa tires wrapped around new lightweight alloy wheels.

Those claims are backed by the use of STI - tuned Sachs dampers and coil springs front and rear, the addition of flexible V - braces to the engine compartment, new draw stiffeners in the chassis and subframe that improve steering response, lightweight 18 - inch wheels (a BRZ first), Brembo brakes at all four corners, and, perhaps most importantly, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires sized 215 / 40R18 — a significant upgrade from the regular Michelin Primacy HPs and the very summer tires I was hoping for in my first drive of the 2017 BRZ Limited Performance Pack.

Like those Z3 - derived ragtops, the new Z4 M hews to BMW's classic roadster recipe: long - nose, short - deck styling, a lightweight, rear - wheel - drive chassis, and a rev - happy, front - mounted engine.

It retains its original engine and drivetrain from new, as well as being bodied on a special lightweight, short - wheelbase chassis designed for racing use.

The package includes numerous engine and chassis modifications, a carbonfibre - based exterior redesign as well as new lightweight wheels.

With a special lightweight chassis, thinner - gauge aluminium for the body panels and carbonfibre for the dash, nose cone and front and rear wings, the new Superlight R500 weighs just 506 kg, giving a power - to - weight ratio of 528bhp per ton.

Much of the credit for this eye - catching progress goes to the targeted advances in chassis technology made with the new BMW X6 and a body structure rooted in the principle of intelligent lightweight design.

* Form follows function: distinctive centre air intake and vertical grilles feed larger volume of air (+ 10 %) to turbocharger intercoolers while bonnet vents extract hot air from engine bay * Subtly curved rear wheel arches with newly tooled side panels accommodate increased rear track of the uprated chassis and provide muscular stance * Distinctive «smoked steel finish» to all exterior «brightware», including the first automotive application of «Physical Vapour Deposition'to stainless steel * Larger, twin elliptical exhaust tailpipes and rear valance with discreet vertical divider * 2 new pearlescent and 2 new matt finish colours * Unique driver - focused, two - seater cabin with lightweight sports seats, giving a 45 kg (99 lb) weight saving * Rear seats replaced by stowage deck with carbon fibre luggage retaining beam * AlcantaraTM, carbon fibre and «Soft Touch» leather provide a very different interpretation of Bentley craftsmanship with choice of Single Tone and Duo Tone combinations

Announced earlier this year, the 981 Boxster comes with an all - new lightweight body design and a revamped chassis, not to mention sleeker, more dynamic looks.

Playing an equally crucial role are the entirely new chassis in lightweight design with a 100 mm longer wheelbase and larger 20 - inch wheels.

The open - top two - seater car is being marketed with a completely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis.

The new SUV (Codenamed L405) is expected to be based on a lightweight rivet - bonded aluminum chassis inspired by the current Jaguar XJ.

With its lightweight, multimaterial body and an all - new chassis, it is comfortable while at the same time offering the typical performance of a sporty Audi — and that with top - notch CO2 values.

Minus 100 kilograms: strict lightweight construction for chassis Compared with the previous model, the chassis of the new Audi Q7 is over 100 kilograms (220.5 lb) lighter — thanks to many changes.

Sant» Agata Bolognese / Geneva, 6 March 2017 — Automobili Lamborghini unveils the Huracán Perfomante at the Geneva Motor Show, combining new lightweight technologies, active aerodynamics with aero vectoring and a new set - up of chassis, all - wheel - drive system and further improved powertrain.

Along with constant technological enhancement in new generation powertrains, lightweight materials, chassis, body and aerodynamic concepts, the Hyundai N will become the platform for Hyundai Motor's future performance - focused products.

- Mazda CX - 5: The CX - 5 small crossover has outstanding fuel economy, thanks to its use of Mazda's full suite of «Skyactiv» fuel - economy features — a new engine, transmission and lightweight chassis.

A new aluminum chassis incorporates a new interior and lightweight composite body panels allowing the new Evora to be almost 49 lbs lighter, which is even more impressive considering that the Evora 400 has more power.

Designed to optimize the all - new lightweight Alfa Romeo architecture, the all - aluminum, 2.9 - liter V - 6 bi-turbo engine features a compact 90 - degree layout and was holistically designed for a low center of gravity within the chassis.

Thanks to a lightweight chassis with an aluminum front axle and multilink rear suspension, the Z4 brings you a whole new level of comfort, reduced fuel consumption, and impressive handling.

Thanks to its sharp styling, athletic stance and an all - new platform providing a more rigid and lightweight body, Car and Driver has already named it «America's Best Sedan», citing its sophisticated chassis, longer wheelbase, spacious cabin and generous list of standard features as some of many reasons to be excited about this new generation Accord.

A new lightweight platform shared with the Baleno means the new Swift weighs from just 890 kg, while getting a sportier design and chassis set - up than its more practical sibling.

Together with aluminum double wishbone suspension and a carbon - fiber ceramic brake system, this lightweight chassis represents a further aspect of the new flagship's unique technology concept.

Together with aluminium double wishbone suspension and a carbon - fibre ceramic brake system, this lightweight chassis represents a further aspect of the new flagship's unique technology concept.

Intelligent lightweight construction and the increased use of aluminum and high - strength steels for body and chassis components has optimized the weight of the all - new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.

The new model combines Lotus» lightweight extruded aluminum chassis structure with an aerodynamically efficient composite bodywork, resulting in a sharper and more direct driving experience, as well as improved performance.

Under the skin is the new Mercedes lightweight Modular Rear Drive Architecture Platform (MRA) that will be rolled out to underpin much of the Mercedes range from the C - Class upwards and promises a more agile chassis, the option of air suspension and plenty of driver tech inherited from the S - Class.

Playing an equally crucial role are an entirely new chassis and lightweight design with a 3.9 - inch longer wheelbase and larger 20 - inch wheels.

If the standard Leaf is able to sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in around 10 seconds, the specialists from Nismo managed to lower the total mass to 907 kilograms (2000 lbs) thanks to a new lightweight carbon fiber chassis.

Although 72 percent of the new Cruze's body consists of high - strength steel, the extensive use of aluminium and lightweight materials in key areas such as the engine, chassis and interior makes it 10 percent lighter than the current - generation Cruze.

The car uses a new carbon - fibre MonoCell II chassis that, when paired with aluminum body panels and other lightweight options available on the 570S, bring its heft down to a lithe 1,313 kg (2,895 lbs), 160 kg (350 lbs) lighter than any rival.

The 2014 MDX will also feature an all - new, more rigid and lightweight chassis, including new front and rear suspension designs that deliver a more refined, confidence - inspiring, and sporty driving character.

Exhibitor: CroftgateUSA / Allied Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.croftgateusa.com/ Booth Number: 13019 Customizer / Builder: S.T. Restoration, New Bern, North Carolina Powertrain / Drivetrain: 3.0 L VTEC V6 engine; five - peed manual transmission; JDM short gears; 4.235:1 ring - and - pinion gears; Dali chip; DCS headers; Flowmaster exhaust; K&N cold - air intake; RPS clutch and lightweight flywheel; Hydro - graphics water drops Chassis: Tein coil - overs; R1 Concepts cross-drilled and slotted rotors and brake pads; STMPO front frame chassis bar and rear three - point strut brace bar; Ray's Engineering Volk GTC 18/19 wheels; Pirelli tires Exterior: Wings West front spoiler lip; custom fiberglass rocker panel side skirts; VIS carbon - fiber hood; front and rear side marker lights removed; Euro - style side markers; LED front turn signals and running lights; JDM NSX rear taillights; custom paint; Downforce carbon - fiber license plate dress Interior: Honda S2000 digital gauge cluster; Honda navigation pod; Alpine LCD screen; HKS meter system; Pioneer AVIC head unit; custom carbon - fiber center console and doorsill trim; custom leatheChassis: Tein coil - overs; R1 Concepts cross-drilled and slotted rotors and brake pads; STMPO front frame chassis bar and rear three - point strut brace bar; Ray's Engineering Volk GTC 18/19 wheels; Pirelli tires Exterior: Wings West front spoiler lip; custom fiberglass rocker panel side skirts; VIS carbon - fiber hood; front and rear side marker lights removed; Euro - style side markers; LED front turn signals and running lights; JDM NSX rear taillights; custom paint; Downforce carbon - fiber license plate dress Interior: Honda S2000 digital gauge cluster; Honda navigation pod; Alpine LCD screen; HKS meter system; Pioneer AVIC head unit; custom carbon - fiber center console and doorsill trim; custom leathechassis bar and rear three - point strut brace bar; Ray's Engineering Volk GTC 18/19 wheels; Pirelli tires Exterior: Wings West front spoiler lip; custom fiberglass rocker panel side skirts; VIS carbon - fiber hood; front and rear side marker lights removed; Euro - style side markers; LED front turn signals and running lights; JDM NSX rear taillights; custom paint; Downforce carbon - fiber license plate dress Interior: Honda S2000 digital gauge cluster; Honda navigation pod; Alpine LCD screen; HKS meter system; Pioneer AVIC head unit; custom carbon - fiber center console and doorsill trim; custom leather seats

It starts with the Lotus bonded aluminum chassis that weight just 68 kg, then adds lightweight components such as a lithium - Ion battery (which saves 9 kg from a comparable Sport model), redesigned front clam panel with mesh grille and wider air openings (8.7), carbon race seats (6 kg), forged alloy wheels (5 kg), and carbon access panel, roll hoop cover and engine cover, new rear light clusters, and polycarbonate rear screen (6.3 kg, combined), as well as optional two - piece brake discs (saving 4 kg) and optional carbon sill covers -LRB--0.8 kg).

Chassis and powertrain Systematic lightweight design and Automobili Lamborghini's extensive expertise in carbon fiber come together in the Huracán's new hybrid chassis — an integrated structure of carbon and aluminum elChassis and powertrain Systematic lightweight design and Automobili Lamborghini's extensive expertise in carbon fiber come together in the Huracán's new hybrid chassis — an integrated structure of carbon and aluminum elchassis — an integrated structure of carbon and aluminum elements.

Using the CRF450R moto - crosser as a base, Honda's new road - legal dual - purpose motorcycle has a tough, lightweight chassis built to find all the available grip, powered by an engine that delivers strong, usable power right from the bottom.

In addition to other advances in drivetrain, chassis, lightweight construction, assistance systems and infotainment systems, the new Q7 will also offer an e-tron quattro version: the first plug - in hybrid with a six - cylinder diesel engine and quattro all - wheel drive.

Crafted by Alfa Romeo artisans at the Cassino plant in Italy, the all - new 2018 Stelvio Quadrifoglio is a testament to Alfa Romeo's perfect balance of engineering and emotion, creating a premium mid-size SUV for driving enthusiasts that stands out in one of the largest and fastest growing segments in the U.S. 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio MSRP for the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is $ 79,995 (excluding $ 1,595 destination) Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio features an all - aluminum, direction - injection 2.9 - liter twin - turbocharged V - 6 engine that generates a class - leading 505 horsepower Designed to optimize the lightweight Alfa Romeo architecture, the all - aluminum 2.9 - liter V - 6 twin - turbocharged engine features a compact 90 - degree layout and was holistically designed for a low center of gravity within the chassis Paired to an eight - speed automatic transmission, Stelvio Quadrifoglio launches from 0 - 60 mph in an estimated 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 176 mph In addition to best - in - class horsepower, the Stelvio Quadrifoglio features segment - leading V - 6 torque (443 lb. - ft.)

With its lightweight, multi-material body and an all - new chassis, it is comfortable while at the same time offering the typical performance of a sporty Audi and that with top - notch CO2 values.

• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis • Standard - fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.