By special order only, Mallett will mold the body
panels out of carbon fiber instead of glass.
BMW engineers will continue to make the M3 / M4's roof
panel out of carbon fiber, but we'll also see the stuff used on the hood and trunklid to keep weight low and the center of gravity as low as possible.
Not exact matches
All in all, Porsche engineers took more than 150 pounds
out of the car that now sports plenty
of dark - gray
carbon -
fiber body
panels, spoiler lips, skirts, air intakes, and trim.
The extensive list
of extras is almost as thick as the Stuttgart Yellow Pages and includes an even wider choice
of chairs and wheels, a variety
of trim packs, myriad leathers,
carbon -
fiber bling inside and
out, matte paint, and roof
panels made
of tinted glass or lacquered
carbon weave.
It adds front and rear sway bars, a roof
panel, a steering wheel, and shift paddles all made
out of carbon fiber to further reduce weight.
Interestingly, besides looking as if Tesla themselves made the changes, the Model S Shooting Brake apparently turned
out to be lighter by the donor car by 12 kg (26.5 lb), thanks to the use
of carbon fiber for the rear quarter
panels.
The whole set
of modifications encompass a comprehensive list
of new aerodynamic body
panels, all
of which are made entirely
out of carbon fiber.
A
carbon fiber finish on the instrument
panel finishes
out the dexterous cockpit with a touch
of panache.
Unveiled at the 2018 New York auto show, it adds front and rear sway bars, a roof
panel, a steering wheel, and shift paddles all made
out of carbon fiber to further reduce weight.
Then check
out this gallery and video showing the painstaking 4C construction process, from the cutting
of composite fabrics that form the car's
panels and structure to the curing
of those
carbon -
fiber parts.
Vilner says all the replacement body
panels have been made
out of carbon fiber, which should result in noticeable weight savings.
But if you're looking to go big, our line
of C7 Corvette
carbon fiber side skirts, lower front grilles, rear spoilers, fenders, front splitters and
panels will help you stand
out in the crowd at any Corvette event.