A set
of magnesium wheels that drop 25 pounds will set you back $ 13,000.
We might leave it then, save the expense and buy
some of those magnesium wheels for the reduction in unsprung mass they bring.
Removing the XL1's battery pack and electric motor would cut 230 pounds from its 1753 - pound curb weight, but to save money engineers would add some of the weight back by using aluminum instead
of magnesium wheels, steel brakes in place of carbon fiber, and glass rather than polycarbonate side windows.
Customers who want to save even more weight can buy a set
of magnesium wheels for an additional $ 13,000.
The winding rotor is a direct replica
of the magnesium wheel in the Weissach package, and painted in the original colour.
All other finishes
of the magnesium wheel (satin platinum, satin / gloss black, satin silver) are currently unavailable, hence those cars are currently being delivered with the equivalent finish of aluminum wheels from the standard GT2 RS.
Not exact matches
Magnesium wheels reduced unsprung weight, while extra aerodynamic flaps increased downforce and a set
of six - point seatbelts better secured the driver and passenger in place.
If I remember correctly it has to do with the different rates
of expansion and contraction between the
magnesium alloy
wheels and the steel bolts and over time they work themselves loose.
Magnesium wheels wrapped with super-sticky 13in Avon ZZR rubber give the 620R the look and stance
of a race car, as does the extreme camber angle
of the front
wheels.
A carbon - fiber monocoque, a two - piece lift - off roof, (optional)
magnesium wheels, and body panels
of carbon fiber,
magnesium, and aluminum are all employed to help keep mass in check.
Sold with a factory hardtop and wire
wheels, plus a set
of lightweight, racing - type Halibrand
magnesium wheels.
Inside there's a splash
of Alcantara on the steering
wheel,
magnesium paddle shifters, GT8 - branded headrests and sill plates and a special GT8 colour palette.
Helping to realize the extra braking performance are new Michelin tyres, which shod a set
of forged lightweight
magnesium wheels.
For $ 84,000 more, Porsche offered the deletion
of some amenities, and gave the car lighter carbon fiber trim pieces, lightweight
magnesium wheels, flame - retardant upholstery, racing seat belts, and further aerodynamic elements.
The specification is extensive and consists
of, Weissach Package including Titanium Coloured Rollcage, Carbon Bucket Seats, Full Clubsport Package,
Magnesium Wheels, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Front Axle Lifting System, PDK Gearbox, Reverse Parking Camera, Racing Harness for Drivers Seats (Currently in Box), Cruise Control, LED Headlights in Black, PDLS (Porsche Dynamic Light System, 12 O'clock Steering
Wheel Marker.
Exterior Coverage — weather Induced fading, loss
of gloss, hard water etching, industrial fallout, bird waist, acid rain, tree sap, oxidation, Insects, road salt, de-icing agents (liquid or day,
magnesium or calcium chloride), accidental paint overspray, heading lens (dull / fading), brake dust (aluminum alloy and chrome
wheels and chrome water spotting.
Should you wish to squeeze more potential from the GT2 RS, Porsche offers the Weissach package that includes lightweight
magnesium wheels, extending the use
of carbon fibre to the anti-roll bars, their attendant coupling rods as well as the roof panel, and leaving the frunk unpainted.
It's easy to pick out the 14R - 60 from run -
of - the - mill 86 models, thanks to its aggressive front spoiler, rear diffuser, 18 - inch
magnesium wheels, large carbonfibre rear wing,
wheel arch extensions, more prominent side sills, and carbonfibre roof.
The 887 - hp supercar was equipped with the optional «Weissach Package» that sheds
of some interior amenities and adds some lightweight carbon - fiber parts,
magnesium wheels, flame - resistant upholstery, racing belts and aerodynamic aids for buyers who hope to be on the racetrack more than the road.
Steel brake rotors have replaced the carbon discs used previously, and the
wheels are aluminum instead
of magnesium.
The Weissach Package is an exclusive version with only 162 in the US, reducing weight and unsprung mass with
magnesium alloy center - lock
wheels, light - weight Alcantara instead
of leather interior trim, fire - resistant fabric upholstery, and lighter door pull straps.
The Corvettes were in near - stock trim, with larger gas tanks, quick - fill gas caps,
magnesium wheels, oil coolers, driving lights, racing seats and heavy - duty suspension components among their limited modifications — an expression
of Duntov's philosophy
of using racing to develop high - performance components for future production vehicles.
The cars were in near - stock trim, with larger gas tanks, quick - fill gas caps,
magnesium wheels, oil coolers, driving lights, racing seats and heavy - duty suspension components among their limited modifications — an expression
of Duntov's philosophy
of using racing to develop high - performance components for future production vehicles.
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wheels are constructed out
of lightweight
magnesium alloy (20» front, 21» rear) with race - spec centre - lock
wheel nuts to reduce mass.
Combining ingredients such as an all - electric powertrain rumored to develop around 1,000 hp, a full carbon fiber body,
magnesium forged
wheels, and an aerodynamic body with a height
of 39 inches (0.99 meters), the Aspark Owl is said to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 - 96 km / h) in under 2 seconds!
With BMW Valvetronic technology and unique
magnesium / aluminum construction, this 255 - horsepower engine can be mated to either a six - speed manual or new six - speed STEPTRONIC transmission with shift paddles behind the steering
wheel and direct selection
of manual shifting.
The transmission is a dual - clutch direct - shift computer - controlled automatic transmission with seven gear ratios, with
magnesium paddles behind the steering
wheel and a shift time
of less than 150 milliseconds, built by Ricardo
of England rather than Borg - Warner, who designed the six speed DSG used in the mainstream Volkswagen Group marques.
For further protection,
Magnesium steering
wheel frame is designed to reduce the impact
of collision and the mechanical components are well placed to limit the collision in the cabin.
The GTW now sits on a new set
of Magnesium center lock Dymag one piece
wheels finished in black, just like the entire body.
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The
magnesium wheels were part
of the 918 Weissach package.
The Carrera GT features the extensive use
of lightweight materials, such as
magnesium for the car's substantial
wheels and the frames
of its special sport seats.
Lighten your wallet and you can drop that, adding the Weissach Pack that removes 27 kg
of weight via a carbon - fibre roof panel, bonnet,
magnesium wheels and carbon - fibre suspension elements.
Elements
of the actual Weissach package include carbon fiber antiroll bars, a carbon fiber roof panel (replacing the
magnesium panel), carbon fiber shift paddles, and carbon fiber steering
wheel trim.
Today, Dymag Performance
Wheels offer a range
of carbon,
magnesium and alloy
wheels for motorcycle racing and road use, as well as our latest creation, the patented BOXSTROM ® carbon composite automotive
wheel.
The car also had many unique body features such as rhombus - pattern cover on the air inlets and outlets, continuous aluminum lip spoiler, glass roof with two large transparent sections, glazed engine compartment behind the seats, NACA duct in the middle
of the roof for cooling
of the bigger V12 engine, optional carbon fibre lining
of the engine compartment, LED headlights with color temperature
of 6,000 kelvin, 365 mm (14.37 in) three - spoke flat bottom diecast
magnesium core sport steering
wheel upholstered in Valcona leather, aluminum application on the center console, 24 - piston (total) brake calipers (red six - piston monobloc aluminum front calipers, fixed rear calipers) and ventilated carbon fibre reinforced silicon carbide ceramic brake discs.
The six - speed dual - clutch transmission offers the choice
of driving the Evolution as a full automatic or selecting gears manually via the console shifter or steering -
wheel - mounted
magnesium paddles.
The list price
of the GT - 350 is $ 4311 (plus $ 273 for the cast
magnesium wheels if you want it to look like our test car) and it will be marketed through dealers who also handle Cobras.
Magnesium alloy will also be employed to create the 22» rims, with each
wheel fitted with independent suspension while carbon fiber reinforced plastic is used for the exterior
of the vehicle.
The proper
magnesium wheels are expected to be delivered for affected cars from Q4 2018, and owners will be able to keep the aluminum
wheels they originally received — free
of charge.
It also provides travel information travel range on remaining fuel, external temperature and more, Power front windows with one - touch up / down operation, Rear seat with fold - down center armrest includes dual cupholders, and storage bin with retractable cover, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry with remote trunk release, Service Interval Indicator with miles - to - service readout, Split fold - down rear seats, Tilt / telescopic steering
wheel column,3.0 - liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24 - valve inline 230 - horsepower 6 - cylinder engine with composite
magnesium / aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double - VANOS steplessly variable valve timing,4 -
wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), 6 - speed manual transmission,Chrome - plated exhaust tips,Double - pivot type front and five - link rear suspension, Electronic throttle control, Engine Start / Stop button,Engine - speed - sensitive, variable - assist power steering, Extensive aluminum componentry including front suspension components (forged - aluminum lower arms, steering knuckle), subframe, steering rack, and brake components, Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars, Rear
wheel drive, Sport suspension calibration,Twin - tube gas - pressure shock absorbers,Anti - lock braking system (ABS), Automatic locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger - seat safety belts for installation
of child - restraint seat, Automatic safety belt assistant, Automatic safety - belt pretensioners at front seating positions, BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment
of passive and active safety features, Crash sensor that automatically turns on hazard lights and interior lights, and unlocks doors, Driver's and passenger's front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual - threshold, dual - stage deployment, and front - passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Brake Fade Compensation, Start - off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand - by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency trunk release, Front and rear Head Protection System (HPS), Front passenger seat - occupation recognition with Passenger's Airbag Off indicator, Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts, LATCH attachments on child - restraint safety installation, Programmable Daytime Running Lights,Seat - mounted front side - impact airbags, Tire Pressure Monitor
It's also around 130 kg less than the Turbo S thanks to the axing
of all -
wheel drive (saving 50 kg) and a host
of changes like carbon - fibre reinforced plastic panels up front, a
magnesium roof and thinner rear and rear side window glass (that's as light as polycarbonate).