Sentences with phrase «of aluminium components»

In addition to the use of plastics and state - of - the - art composites, the increased use of aluminium components in the engine and suspension systems has also further whittled down the weight of the relevant assemblies.

The light weight, low fuel consumption, low emissions and large interior volume were made possible with selected use of aluminium components, diesel engine and improved design.

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The shuttle is comprised of three components: the orbiter (the aeroplane - like crew - and cargo - carrying craft that most people think of as the shuttle); a large external tank (ET) that holds the liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen fuel; and two solid rocket boosters (SRBs) packed with powdered aluminium and rubber fuel.

This is a major challenge for BASF, which requires regular supplies of nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium and lithium for its battery components.

All the body panels are made from carbon fibre, the vast majority of its metal components are made from aluminium.

As well as improved software, aluminium components in the uprights and double wishbones have been reengineered and lightened, saving 16 kg of unsprung mass.

There's a host of technology said to improve the driving experience, too; steering knuckles and various axle components are constructed from aluminium, reducing unsprung masses, and there's a speed - sensitive power steering system designed to boost both high - speed stability and agility, as well as make parking easier.

As per the owners specification, the 760RS was finished with a plethora of carbon components, with most aluminium components being finished in anodized black aluminium.

To further alleviate the stress of driving in Central London, I took the mini-sportster to Prestige Audio in Rickmansworth to replace the puny Smart CD - radio with an Alpine - based set - up complete with Xine aluminium component speakers, Genesis five - channel amp and a custom Focal sub-box.

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.

These solid running boards are made of lightweight aluminium material that gives the component a protective and stylish accent trim.

The axle components are for the most part made of aluminium, which keeps the vehicle weight and unsprung masses low.

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.

The occupant cell contains many components of ultra-high-strength and hot - shaped steels, and the bonnet is made of aluminium.

Although the V12 engine weighs 100 kg more than the standard car's engine, intelligent use of lightweight materials and components including carbon ceramic brakes, lighter forged aluminium wheels, lightweight inner rear quarter panels and optional lightweight seats have resulted in the overall kerb weight being only 50 kg heavier than its V8 sibling.

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.

The IONIQ Hybrid and Plug - in feature a multi-link rear suspension system with dual lower arm for enhanced ride comfort while a proportionately large use of aluminium for front and rear suspension components saves around 10 kg of weight compared to conventional means.

In the interior, specific standard features include height - adjustable sport seats, an asymmetrically split rear bench and backrest, pockets on the backs of the front seats and sliding drawers under them, leather - trimmed steering wheel, centre armrest in front (with storage compartment), pedal caps in aluminium look and chrome on various switches and components.

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.

Most of the bodyshell components are made of die - cast aluminium and sheet steel.

To the front, an innovative, double - axis strut set - up with numerous aluminium components is not only 7.5 kg lighter than a comparable MacPherson strut system, but also, through entirely divorcing the steering axis from the damping system, completely removes any hint of torque steer.

A total of seven manual processes are necessary — from grinding to polishing — to transform the components, which are milled completely from aluminium, into their final decorative form.

Many components of the five - link front suspension and the self - tracking trapezoidal - link rear suspension are made of aluminium.

At the rear, all control arms and wheel carriers on the five - link axle are of forged aluminium, which reduces the unsprung mass of the wheel - locating components by around three kilograms compared with a conventional design.

All the control arms and wheel carriers of the new BMW M2's five - link rear axle are made from forged aluminium, which reduces the unsprung masses of the wheel - locating components by around three kilograms compared to a steel construction.

Changes to the Continental GT for 2008 include a 35 kg (77 lb) reduction in kerb weight due primarily to optimisation of suspension and cooling system components and an increased use of aluminium parts in the suspension.

A notable feature of the drive train design was its use of standard, mass produced components in combination with a minimal number of specialized aluminium castings to create a power unit and transmission suitable for a high performance sports car:

[9] The Vantage is also the first Aston Martin production car to feature an electronically controlled differential with torque vectoring, and is built around the same all - new bonded - aluminium platform as the DB11, although around 70 % of its components are said to be unique to the Vantage.

In keeping with the lightweight - design concept at the heart of the new E-Class, wheel location components such as struts, hub carriers and the metal sections of the elastomer bearings are largely made of aluminium.

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.

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.

Weighing only 1.5 kilograms, the strut brace offers superior rigidity to a comparable aluminium component, and at the same time plays a key part in the excellent steering response and precision of both vehicles.

The VH underframe consists of pressed, extruded and cast aluminium components, bonded together to create an immensely strong underlying structure.

Its body is a mix of lightweight and advanced steels, carbonfibre and diecast aluminium for the key structural components.

These tyres bolt to an entire system of forged aluminium components, including double wishbones, hub carriers and steering knuckles.

Based on the latest G30 generation 5 - series, the new 2018 M5 is lighter than the car it replaces, thanks to plenty of aluminium in its construction, and some composite components.

Intelligent lightweight construction, finally, is ensured by features such as the doors, engine compartment lid, front side panels and suspension components made of aluminium.

With aluminium components comprising roughly 20 percent of the body, Audi — the global pioneer in lightweight construction — has raised the bar once again.

Weighing only 1.5 kgs it offers superior rigidity to a comparable aluminium component, and at the same time plays a key part in the excellent steering response and precision of both vehicles.

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.

All the control arms and wheel carriers are manufactured using forged aluminium, which reduces the unsprung masses of the wheel - locating components by around 3kgs compared with the previous model generation.

More than 20 percent of the body is made of aluminium, with numerous aluminium components and high - tech steels reduce its weight by some 30 kilograms compared with the previous model, making it the backbone of a systematic lightweight design concept.

Weight savings also come from its inner - CFRP and outer - aluminium doors (50 % lighter than conventional doors), high structural rigidity allowing a reduced number of components (10 % weight saving) and the use of foam plastic technology in the air - con ducts (60 % weight saving, also improves acoustics by absorbing noise).

The proportion of chassis components using aluminium significantly increased for the E39, [7] in order to reduce weight.

The body of the 2019 A8 consists of 58 percent aluminium parts paired with hot form - steel and ultra-high strength carbon fibre reinforced polymer components, creating a dramatically stronger body in white over the outgoing model.

An intelligent lightweight construction is obtained through doors, bonnet, front side panels, drivetrain and suspension components made of aluminium.

All of the key suspension components are made of aluminium, thus reducing the unsprung masses.

The suspension components, including the front end's double - pivot MacPherson strut and the rear end's five - link independent system, are almost made entirely of aluminium.

Suspension components, chiefly constructed of aluminium, consist of a double wishbone arrangement at the front (the split functionality of the pair meaning steering and suspension forces are dealt with separately) and integral rear axle assembly.

The next generation iPad is expected to be thinner and lighter than its predecessor, but to get an idea of that, we'll have to look at a fully assembled unit complete with a display, internal components and the rear aluminium housing.