Because there's no traditional motor up front, it turns into a storage «frunk» and so the space is divided by that compartment and
the removal of the rear seats.
Over 200 pounds were shaved, primarily by
the removal of the rear seat, titanium exhaust and a little extra use of carbon fiber.
It's based on the entry - level rear - wheel - drive 911 Carrera but has been lightened by 20 kg — thanks to weight - saving measures such as the thinner glass rear window, pull loops for door handles and
the removal of the rear seats.
Additional weight was shed with
the removal of the rear seats.
We expect there'll be a couple of lightweight Recaro racing seats inside, and most probably
the removal of the rear seat also aiding a lower kerb weight.
Inside the Leaf AT - EV's updates focus on reducing weight and providing more storage space, like
the removal of the rear seats.
They say the «Plus» will lose 60 kg in weight, partly due to
the removal of the rear seats.
Weight - saving measures include the rear window and rear side windows made of lightweight glass, as well as
the removal of the rear seats and the Porsche Communication Management (PCM)-- even though both are available on request at no additional cost.
Lighter wheels and suspension components, ceramic brakes, carbon - fiber buckets and
the removal of the rear seat slashed over 240 lb., while extensive re-working of the twin - turbo W - 12 not only gave a 21 - bhp increase over the GT Speed, but enables the car to run on E85.
Not exact matches
Things I would change or add as options: the cruise control module would serve me better on the right side
of the steering wheel as opposed to the left (maybe just me), the key fob allows for remote unlocking and unlatching
of the
rear hatch, but assisted opening would be very nice (perhaps a higher option than I bought), and the fold - flat
rear seats could benefit from head rests that fold away rather than necessitate
removal to facilitate the folding.
Interior packaging is also enhanced from the previous generation, including the
removal of the
rear strut brace (replaced with less intrusive structural reinforcements) and by adding a new «shelf» area behind the
seats, creating an ideal area for storing briefcases.
Of course all of the rear seats — captain's chairs in the second row and a split bench at the rear — are removable and have convenient rollers for easy removal, but there are also hooks to hold shopping bags molded into each and every one of the
Of course all
of the rear seats — captain's chairs in the second row and a split bench at the rear — are removable and have convenient rollers for easy removal, but there are also hooks to hold shopping bags molded into each and every one of the
of the
rear seats — captain's chairs in the second row and a split bench at the
rear — are removable and have convenient rollers for easy
removal, but there are also hooks to hold shopping bags molded into each and every one
of the
of them.
The added weight was offset by the temporary
removal of the infotainment system and
rear seats.
Other changes include the
removal of the
rear bucket
seats on A7 and the deletion
of the Premium trim.
This involved the
removal of most
of the interior trim, the
rear seats were ditched as was the spare wheel.
Improvements include a larger diffuser for more efficient aero, double wishbone front suspension adopted from the RSR, a shim system allowing setup changes without new alignment, larger front tyres, an electro - hydraulically actuated clutch allowing the
removal of the clutch pedal, a fuel cell that can be configured to be refilled from left or right
of the vehicle depending on circuit layout, a
rear - view camera and collision avoidance system, a fixed
seat with movable pedal - box and energy - absorbing impact elements placed in the doors for improved safety as well as air conditioning.
These enable anything from moving the middle section
of the second row to slide forward so that front
seat occupants can easily reach a child
seat in the back to
removal of the middle
seat to allow for the
rear area to become two captain's chairs.
The sliding glass side windows provide extra ventilation for front - and
rear -
seat passengers and easy installation or
removal of rear hatch and side window panels.
The roll cage did not add rigidity to the body frame, and the extra weight it brought was equalised by the
removal of the infotainment system and
rear seats.
Advantages and disadvantages + generous space for six passengers + very large trunk + comfortable
seats, all
rear seats with well usable Isofix mountings + comfortable suspension + effective air conditioning + very good LED adaptive light + comprehensive range
of safety and assistance systems + practical, separately opening
rear window, luggage compartment division + harmonious engine - automatic transmission combination + reasonable consumption + good driving performance + low loss
of value + effective heating / air conditioning + easy
seat removal...... but complicated installation - bulky dimensions - cumbersome infotainment - few shelves - wheel for backrest adjustment difficult to reach at front
White, 2 owners, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), Heated Front
Seats, Dual Zone Climate Control with Auto Recirculation, Clean Air Filter and Pollen
Removal Mode, Cruise Control, Parking Sensors (4 Front and 4
Rear) with
Rear Camera, Bluetooth Connectivity, 8 - Way Electrically Adjustable Front
Seats with Driver Memory, Upholstery - Smooth Leather, 1CD, Lexus Media Display, HAC (Hill - Start Assist Control), Smart Start System, Anti - Theft System, Alarm, 19in Alloy Wheels F SPORT Darkened Tyre Size Front 235 / 40R19 &
Rear 265 / 35R19, Rain - Sensing Wipers, UV Green Glass on Side Windows Front Side Windows Have Rain Replant Coating, Front Electric Windows, Multi-Information Display in Centre Instrument Cluster, Ventilated Front
Seats, Tyre Inflation Pressure Warning, Pressure
of Each Tyre.
Midway through the 2009 model year a few changes were made to the G8 GT, including an additional pair
of catalytic converters which reduced engine output to 355 hp (265 kW), the addition
of bluetooth and the
removal of the
rear cup holders that pulled out from under the
rear seats (cupholders in the fold - down
rear center armrest took their place).
The design offers higher h - point
seating, two or three rows
of seating, easy passenger and cargo access with sliding wide - opening
rear doors and large
rear hatch, and a re-configurable interior volume with
seats that recline, slide, tumble, fold flat or allow easy
removal — enabling users to reprioritize passenger and cargo volumes.