The use
of aluminum hood, roof and tailgate not only hearkens back to the original aluminum Land Rovers, but saves 53 pounds of curb weight over similar parts made of steel.
The Jaguar signature power bulge extends the full length
of the aluminum hood emphasizing the vehicle's performance capabilities.
Jeep shaved 150 pounds off the 2019 model by trimming fat in several places; nearly 20 pounds were shed with the addition
of an aluminum hood, and the composite rear liftgate cut 18 pounds.
That facility also produces the Panamera and Cayenne, but unlike those larger Porsches, the Macan is built almost entirely on location at this plant, with the exception
of its aluminum hood and tailgate.
The biggest weight savings from a single component comes from the use
of an aluminum hood, which saves 19.6 pounds compared to a steel hood.
Not exact matches
Although the C - Class is a relatively low - margin product by M - B standards, the company decided to spend an extra $ 350 per unit on making the roof, all four doors, the front fenders,
hood, and trunk lid
of aluminum rather than steel.
The G - Class should also benefit from a 375 - pound weight reduction thanks to the incorporation
of several grades
of steel into the body shell, as well as
aluminum for the fenders,
hood and doors.
STANDARD FEATURES: Compared to standard C63 AMG coupe ($ 62,302): +59 hp, +14 lb - ft
of torque Increased top speed
of 186 Adjustable coilover suspension Wider (1.5 - inch front, 3.1 - inch rear) suspension track Forged 19 - inch wheels Limited slip differential AMG compound braking system w / 1.1 - inch larger brake rotors and red calipers Wider (1.1 - inch front, 1.6 - inch rear) fenders Composite front fenders
Aluminum hood Front air splitter Unique front and rear fasciae Side skirts and rear diffuser in gloss black Sport seats w / red stitching Carbon fiber trim AMG sport steering wheel Red seat belts Rear - seat delete
Meanwhile the nose
of the 2015 Legacy resembles that
of the Legacy concept in the way the grille and headlights present an equally sleek face beneath a new, lightweight
aluminum hood.
The 3.6 - liter bent six that lives under the Camaro «s
hood is equipped with a host
of modern features: dual overhead cams, direct injection, four valves per cylinder, and variable valve timing are all present, and they help the compact, all -
aluminum engine produce 304 hp and 273 lb - ft
of torque.
They include 19 - inch tires (235 - section fronts, 255 - section rears) and lightweight alloy wheels, an
aluminum hood with two new cooling grilles like on the C63 AMG Black Series, and a top speed
of 174 mph.
The chrome - faced prow is more three - dimensional, beautifully flushed into the Ghost's sheetmetal (the
hood and the windshield frame are
aluminum), but it's still an imposing whack
of shine leading the charge, topped as always with the flying lady.
Now, according to a report from the JL Wrangler Forums, the entire
hood of the next Wrangler will be composed
of aluminum, as will the interior
of the doors.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch
aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted
aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and
hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one
of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call
of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
-- a fairly low curb weight
of 2182 pounds, aided by fitting an
aluminum hood to the steel body (a saving
of more than fifteen pounds), by using resin bumpers front and rear (almost nine pounds each), by going to a stainless steel tubular exhaust manifold (nine pounds), and by using a motorcycle - type battery with reduced liquid volume (six pounds).
Thank increased use
of high - strength steel and
aluminum (the fenders,
hood, trunk, bumper beams, and roll hoop supports are all made
of the latter).
When we arrived at the funeral home, the guy who was arranging cars for the funeral procession tried to stick one
of those magnetic flags on the
hood of the car, near the base
of the A-pillar, but
of course it wouldn't stick, because the Jaguar's body panels are
aluminum, not steel.
With an advanced lightweight multi-link independent rear suspension,
aluminum hood, extensive use
of magnesium and a sophisticated telematics system, Butler says the ATS will command a price in line with others in the sector.
Alfa's attention to keeping weight down to just 3,749 pounds (courtesy
of an all -
aluminum engine as well as the driveshaft, active front splitter,
hood, roof, and rocker moldings all made from carbon fiber) is noted.
Steel is the material
of choice for the tailgate, but there are two
aluminum cross braces under the
hood and behind the seats.
To prevent the hybrid from feeling like a wallowy pig in the corners, Hyundai used
aluminum instead
of steel for the
hood and tailgate.
The SS uses the latest version
of the Zeta rear - wheel - drive unibody platform — the Holden Commodore on which it's based underwent a significant refresh for 2013 — and wears an
aluminum hood and trunk lid.
His team designed door structures, a
hood, and other pieces
of aluminum; made parts like the engine brackets
of magnesium; and added loads
of high - strength steel.
In recognition
of the master craftsmen who assemble the GT - R's V - 6 by hand, Nissan adds a stamped
aluminum plate under the
hood of each car bearing the name
of that engine's builder.
«We had to find a billet big enough to make the tool [to shape the
hood], then we had to find a roll
of aluminum wide enough to press the biggest bonnet,» Reichman says.
The new capabilities come as a result
of a new 1.5 - liter range - extender gas engine from the Ecotec family, as well as a new 18 - kWh battery pack and electric motor, and a lighter curb weight enabled in part by an
aluminum hood and liftgate,
Credit an all - new trailing - arm, independent rear suspension — not to mention weighing up to 250 pounds less than its predecessor, thanks to an
aluminum hood and sliding doors, a magnesium liftgate inner, and extensive use
of high - strength steel.
While the 2014 BMW M4 and M3 are dripping in carbon, BMW made judicious use
of conventional materials, like
aluminum for the
hood, many chassis components, and forged wheels.
A high - downforce rear deck lid spoiler; carbon fiber roof, wing mirrors, front and rear bumper, and side skirts; dual - vented steel and
aluminum hood; suede steering wheel with Formula One - style paddle shifters; and black - chrome accented glass fiber paneling on the center console and doors litter the list
of special upgrades for the concept.
It also shares the 100EX's stunning, machined -
aluminum hood, which links the A-pillars, windshield header, and traditional Rolls grille into one incredibly solid mass
of metal.
Here's a list
of everything you get standard: front and rear electronic locking differentials, the aforementioned DSSV dampers, new front and rear bumpers for better off - road obstacle clearance, ZR2 17 - inch
aluminum alloy wheels with 31 - inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires, new cast iron control arms, an
aluminum skidplate, Autotrac transfer case with shield, a new grille and
hood, 3.42 rear axle ratio, front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches, 2 - in suspension lift, selectable off - road modes, four wheel disc brakes, spray - in bedliner, spare all - terrain tire, recovery hooks, and a host
of other features.
Other standard - fitted and exclusive exterior details include the lightweight
hood with eye - catching power dome, the font side panels made from
aluminum, the sculpted front apron with three large air intakes, the black double - bar kidney grille, the hallmark M exterior mirror casings, the rear apron with integrated diffuser, the exhaust system with four tailpipes, and the trunk lid with fitted Gurney on the BMW M3 or the aerodynamically shaped lightweight tailgate with integrated spoiler
of the BMW M4.
While the fenders and doors are made
of aluminum, the
hood, roof, and prop shaft are done in carbon fiber — all the better to trim weight.
The
hood with its striking power dome was made from
aluminum, as were large sections
of the newly developed lightweight chassis.
(569 N • m)
of torque • SRT performance: 0 - 60 mph in the low five - second range, 0 -100-0 in under 17 seconds, 60 - 0 mph in approximately 110 feet • Benchmark braking • World - class ride and handling characteristics across a dynamic range • Functional, performance - oriented exterior design and race - inspired interior appointments • Benchmark performance at the best price PRODUCT CHRONOLOGY 2008 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: Steel Blue Metallic Clear Coat INTERIOR • Available Side - curtain Air Bags • Available SIRIUS BackSeat TV ™ • Available SRT - engineered KICKER ® premium surround sound system • New instrument panel cluster • New center console • SRT - exclusive Reconfigurable Display (RCD) • LED lighting in the front cup holders and front - and rear - door map pockets • Dark Slate Gray interior color • Agate - color accent stitching • Carbon - fiber - like pattern door handles and carbon - fiber - like leather - trim steering wheel POWERTRAIN / CHASSIS • New optional 20 - inch
aluminum wheel PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Surf Blue Pearl Coat 2007 MODEL YEAR EXTERIOR • New color: TorRed INTERIOR • Optional Rear Seat Video system, including KICKER ® Mobile Surround Sound PACKAGES • Super Bee Special Edition — with Detonator Yellow exterior color • SRT Track Experience — Standard 2006 MODEL YEAR New high - performance version
of the Dodge Charger with new 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine EXTERIOR • Colors: Brilliant Black, Bright Silver, Inferno Red • New front fascia with integrated brake duct inlets • Insert in rear fascia • New rear spoiler • Body - color mirrors and door handles (carryover base car) • «SRT8» exterior badge (deck lid) • Mesh grille insert with «SRT» badge • Brake duct system in front belly pan • 16 mm clearance rear fascia to exhaust tips • New
hood with scoop, bezel and underhood duct • New
hood silencer pad INTERIOR • Colors: Dark Slate / Light Slate Gray • Sport front seats with matching trim on rear seats • Red accent stitching • Carbon fiber leather on steering wheel upper • Satin finish steering wheel spokes (from 300C) • Satin Silver shift bezel and lock knobs (from 300C) • «SRT8» badge below right - hand air conditioning outlet duct • Satin Silver color for center stack bezel POWERTRAIN • 6.1 - liter HEMI ® engine (425 horsepower / 420 lb. - ft.)
Audi will drop a twin - turbocharged, 5.2 - liter, 580 - hp V10 engine under the lightweight
aluminum hood of its second - generation RS6, boosting output by 145 hp over its twin - turbocharged, 4.2 -...
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.
Situated under the
hood is a 2.0 L
aluminum boxer engine that has its own set
of modifications — it now outputs 205 horsepower and 156 lb. - ft.
American - made and designed with all
of the standard features
of the 2013 Patriot Latitude, this special edition vehicle features two - and four - wheel configurations as well as a star - studded
hood and rear quarter panel (to resemble military Jeeps), high - gloss
aluminum wheels reaching 17 inches, an eye - catching front fascia and an «Oscar Mike» badge, which indicates «on the move» in military lingo, on the front door.
That's thanks to increased use
of high - and ultra-high-strength steel, and
aluminum for the
hood, doors, and fenders.
However, the tailgate and
hood will be made
of aluminum.
It was stripped
of any metal not needed — including most
of the body panels, which were replaced by architectural fabric — and fitted with things like a chromoly roll cage; chopped windshield; lithium battery; carbon - fiber
hood;
aluminum fuel tank, floor pan and control arms; lightened Viper seats; and a welding curtain top.
The Mopar Daytona Dodge Ram features a functional shaker -
hood air - induction system and a true dual exhaust system exiting through polished
aluminum tips just in front
of the rear tires.
With the exception
of the
hood and lower tailgate, all
of the
aluminum exterior panels, including the front and rear bumpers
of the two - door SV Coupe are new.
The doors and fenders are made
of aluminum, and the roof, the engine
hood and the rear hatch are made
of carbon fiber - reinforced polymer.
The tailgate, which wraps around the rear roof posts in an S - shaped outline, and also the
hood and the front fenders are made
of aluminum.
A more rigid body and new 20 - inch forged
aluminum wheels promise perhaps some kind
of handling improvement, and Nissan says the newly - bulgy
hood «has been reinforced to enhance stability during high - speed driving.»
The doors and fenders are made
of aluminum, and the roof, engine
hood and rear hatch are made
of CFRP.
Key features
of the new Sentra exterior include new front and rear fascias, grille, fenders,
hood and signature boomerang - shaped headlights and taillights and a new available 17 - inch
aluminum - alloy wheel design.
The heavily modified body is made primarily
of aluminum, with the
hood, the rear hatch and other components made
of carbon.