The
use of high strength steel contributes to the connecting rod's slender shape and results in a 50 percent increase in fatigue resistance for a long lasting engine.
A strong body frame
made of high strength steel makes up more than 62 percent of the Spark's underbody and 42 percent of its upper body.
23 kilos have been saved thanks to the extensive use
of high strength steel in the body shell - 46 per cent of the structure is made up of the stuff.
The new Auris» TNGA platform guarantees a more rewarding driving experience thanks to a low centre of gravity, multi-link rear suspension, and a more rigid body shell through the use
of high strength steel reinforcement in key areas.
The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus» new rear - wheel - drive platform and uses a
combination of high strength steel and aluminium, as well as an optional carbon fibre roof.
The new Auris» TNGA platform guarantees a more rewarding driving experience thanks to a centre of gravity, multi-link rear suspension, and a more rigid body shell through the use
of high strength steel as reinforcement in key areas.
Mercedes also say the new Cabrio is the stiffest yet, thanks to a large steel cross under the car, two torsional bulkheads at the front and back and an inner tube in the
A-Pillars of high strength steel.
The fully boxed steel frame represents an 88 - pound weight loss, but provides 10 percent greater torsional rigidity with eighty percent of it
built of high strength steel.
Beginning with the chassis of the car, the overall body is now over 50 %
constructed of high strength steel, giving the car a 150 % increase in driving dynamics, crash protection, and quieter ride.
An intensive
mix of high strength steel, aluminum and composite materials will help Audi save up to 100 kg compared to the current car's weight.
53 % of the chassis is made
up of high strength steel and hence the car's torsional rigidity has increased by 29.5 % and bending strength by 25.3 %.
The TLX engineers worked diligently to make the TLX lighter, incorporating a wide
range of high strength steel and lightweight materials in the design.
But BMW promises a true revolution under the hood and the body will be 100 kg lighter, due to a new hybrid structure
made of high strength steel, aluminium, magnesium and carbon.
The 3008 is on average 100 kg lighter than the out - going model thanks to the use
of high strength steels in construction, helping improve fuel economy and driving dynamics.
Earlier in the day, Orth Hedrick, Kia's VP of product planning, told us how the Rio's structure makes
use of high strength steel to help increase durability, collision test performance, and torsional stiffness for improved handling and ride quality.
It is mostly made - up
of high strength steel and confers a front transverse engine layout and all - independent suspension via struts at the front and multi-links at the rear.
The new Outback has also put on a little weight (it's about 30 kilos heavier on average, depending on trim) due to additional standard equipment and extensive use
of high strength steel.