The ones which had been making plastic phones for the budget smartphone market switched to making phones with aluminium backs and plastic frames, and then even switched to full
unibody aluminium construction.
The extruded
aluminium construction of the VH architecture can be modified in both length and width, providing a myriad of packaging options, and the chemically - bonded structure (using glues derived from aircraft manufacture) is mated with bodywork that mixes aluminium and composite materials.
In the front suspension the use of lightweight
aluminium construction for components such as control arms, wheel carriers and axle subframes saves 5kgs over a conventional steel design.
Jaguar's F - pace 25t is also worth considering, despite being larger the big cats
aluminium construction helps keep weight down helping it drive with more finesse than the Audi.
Although this new platform
uses aluminium construction, it has little in common with the structures used to underpin JLR's current generation of aluminium cars.
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Control arms and wheel carriers
in aluminium construction, rear axle support in steel lightweight construction, rigidly connected to the body.
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On first inspection of the EE Harrier, you might be fooled into thinking that this handset shares some of the
same aluminium construction as pricier phones such as the HTC One M9, but take a closer look and you'll realise that as nice as the brushed metal effect rear looks, it is just that — an effect.
It seems that the 9 - inch tablet will be underpinned by a 64 - bit - enabled Nvidia Tegra K1 processor paired with 4 GB of RAM, while sporting an 8 MP primary camera, 2 MP secondary camera, and HTC's «zero -
gap aluminium construction.»
Now Apple has introduced the iPhone 5C which would able to take place of the iPhone 5 with its similar price, however, the iPhone 5 would remain be the iconic device due to its
premium aluminium construction, rather than the plastic built.
In the double - joint spring strut front axle alone, the use of a lightweight
aluminium construction for components such as control arms, wheel carriers and axle subframes saves five kilograms over a conventional steel design.
Lightweight aluminium construction and a range of efficient engines help the XF deliver low running costs for company car users, while the car benefits from Jaguar's proven handling know - how to deliver a composed and engaging driving experience.
The 991 series
uses aluminium construction and hence despite being bigger in size than the outgoing 997, the 991 911 is lighter by almost 50kgs.
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While the death of plastic in smartphone construction is something we won't miss too much (especially the cheap, glossy plastic used by Samsung and LG in the past), the slow and looming death of
unibody aluminium construction is a real cause for concern as this industry - wide shift occurs.
It doesn't feel nearly as quick as it's official 0 - 60mph time of 5.6 sec, although the chunky 2590 kg kerb weight probably doesn't help here (so much for the all -
aluminium construction).
Developed from the LFA, the LF - LC incorporates a mixture of carbon fibre and
aluminium construction, as well as much lighter batteries for a overall lighter weight, although Lexus hasn't confirmed the exact weight.
Despite
the aluminium construction and lightweight carbon - ceramic brakes, the SLS isn't exactly featherweight at 1620 kg.
This is even more impressive when you realise the DB11 is only 30 kg shy of 1.8 tons, despite
its aluminium construction.
The crankcase of the new AMG 5.5 - litre V8 engine features a diecast all -
aluminium construction.
At 1720 kg it's not as light as
its aluminium construction might lead you to expect, but before we've even turned a wheel it's clear the # 143,320 Ferrari California, # 113,467 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet and # 78,400 Jaguar XKR Convertible have their work cut out.
Sometimes it's a big - ticket item, like all -
aluminium construction or real off - road capability, but other times it's something seemingly inconsequential or even practically intangible — like a very pukka British character, for instance.
Despite
its aluminium construction, the A8 3.0 TDI weighs 1880 kg — some 40 kg more than BMW claims for its more conventionally constructed 730d.
The new engines we are talking about are from the Ingenium family, that Jagaur says have inherently low levels of vibration due to low friction all -
aluminium construction, stiff cylinder blocks and twin balancer shafts.
The weight savings of
its aluminium construction help it tip the scales at 200 kg less than the S63, and the car sprints from 0 - 60mph in a mere 4.1 seconds — three - tenths faster.
According to Mercedes, the move to
an aluminium construction has helped the new G - Class reduce its kerb weight by 160 kg in comparison to the current steel - bodied model, while providing a 30 percent increase in torsional rigidity.
Featuring all -
aluminium construction for weight - saving, the 1.6 L DOHC Gamma delivers 90.4 kW (121 hp) @ 6300 rpm and 155 N · m of peak torque @ 4200 rpm through a four - speed automatic transmission.
Despite
the aluminium construction, the F - Type is no lightweight though, tipping the scales at 1,650 kg.
The 911 GT3 is based on the light, yet stuff body of the current generation 911 Carrera in hybrid steel -
aluminium construction, however, it comes with independent front and rear parts.
Unlike the Ford's EcoBoost, EcoTec is an all -
aluminium construction and the technologies incorporated in engine are continuous variable valve timing, counter balance shaft dipped in oil sump and exhaust manifold integrated in the cylinder head.
The A110 makes use of a lightweight
aluminium construction and tips the scales with a kerb weight of 1,080 kg, so that 249bhp figure — almost 100bhp down on that of the Porsche 718 Cayman S — translates to 230bhp per - tonne — only 11bhp behind the Cayman S.
The road - biased J - Pace, designed to «beat the Porsche Cayenne at its own game,» will have Range Rover underpinnings and all -
aluminium construction.
The 1.4 is a world debut and has the specifications — all -
aluminium construction and variable inlet and exhaust valve timing — to suggest it should be a ripper.
The engine, available in two power outputs: 147 bhp and 177 bhp, promises impressive fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions, thanks to its all -
aluminium construction and advanced technology.
Jaguar's new aluminium platform, which Autocar says will be given its own brand name, is also expected to underpin Jaguar's new «baby» sedan as well as the next - generation XF large sedan, marking the switch to
aluminium construction for all Jaguar models within four years.