Other changes to the GT include the adoption of
standard fit carbon ceramic brakes, plus the option of a variable tint panoramic glass roof.
Not exact matches
It
fits standard stationary machines and has a
carbon hard edge with flexible back material and teeth hardened to RC 64 - 66.
Although
fitted with
standard carbon - ceramic discs, it could have done with fresh brake pads to smooth the grinding noises and the rather rough response.
Almost all of the interior parts are made from exposed
carbon fiber, and a roll cage is
fitted as
standard.
The optional
carbon - ceramic brakes
fitted to our 63 (denoted by the orange calipers) match the cornering and traction in terms of outright retardation, but, as with the SLS, I think the
standard steel items give a fraction more feel.
The contentious Dynamic steering option is also available, although as in the coupe,
carbon ceramic brakes are
standard fit
All prices include VAT at 20 per cent Tyres # 265.38 each front, # 207.55 each rear (Pirelli P Zero Corsa,
fitted) Brake pads (front set) # 262.80
standard, # 674.49
carbon - ceramic Brake discs (front pair) # 561.60
standard, # 4785.60
carbon - ceramic Clutch # 1188 disc, # 1560 pressure plate Flywheel # 766.80 Oil filter # 44.40 Air filter (pair) # 58.90 Exhaust, back box and tips # 1382.40
The eight - piston front calipers clamp steel discs as
standard, but
carbon ceramics are an option and they were
fitted to our test car.
The optional
carbon - ceramic brakes
fitted to our test car are no lighter than the
standard cast iron set - up thanks to the increased size of the rotors and callipers, but they do promise to address the Gallardo's propensity to suffer brake fade in extreme use.
The
standard -
fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide enormous stopping power and resist fade even when worked hard.
Fits on
standard alloy support mounts with supplied
carbon 3 mm extension brackets which bolt to OEM alloy mounts (2 x M8).
Comparatively, the $ 28,500 to add real
carbon fiber trim seems a positive bargain, but unusually there's no
carbon ceramic brake option to upgrade the
standard -
fit iron system.
The Supersports is
fitted with Bentley's
carbon - ceramic brakes as
standard — the largest and most powerful ever
fitted to a production car.
Increased 25 mm (I inch) offset on rear wheels improves grip and stability * 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres * Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis *
Standard -
fit carbon - ceramic brakes — the largest and most powerful brakes ever
fitted to a production car — contribute 20 kg (44 lb) weight saving * 110 kg (243 lb) weight saving compared to Continental GT Speed
Other additions include
standard -
fit carbon ceramic brakes, Sparco bucket seats with
carbon shells, a new auto shifter knob from Mopar, and an Alcantara - clad steering wheel.
Dedicated individualists can order additional optional distinguishing features, including 19 - inch matt titanium or high - gloss anthracite black machine polished alloy wheels as an alternative to the 19 - inch five - arm rotor design
fitted as
standard, a
carbon engine cover and styling packages in matt aluminium and gloss black which also include a quattro logo in titanium grey in the air inlet.
Together with the
standard -
fit lightweight
carbon fibre sports seats (with manual adjustment, again to save weight) and
carbon fibre door panels, this comprehensive suite of lightweight components saves up to 100 kg, making the Vantage GT8 the lightest Vantage ever.
A
standard -
fit lithium ion battery sheds more vital kilos while further (optional) weight saving measures include a
carbon fibre roof, polycarbonate rear screen and rear side windows and a titanium centre mounted exhaust.
The
standard -
fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide decent stopping power and if they're not used on track promise lots of durability.
Then you'll be specifying the optional
carbon - ceramic brakes and the carbonfibre shell - back seats — although the
standard -
fit leather and alcantara sports seats are said to offer «very good lateral support».
Inside, the M2 continues the tradition of subtle sportiness evident in all recent BMW M division offerings, but leather M sport seats - different to the M235i - and
carbon and Alcantara trim are
standard -
fit, as are M dials, and an M steering wheel.
Our tester came
fitted with the
standard Brembo brakes rather than the optional
carbon ceramics.
The mega
carbon ceramic brakes are
standard equipment, but you'll want to tick the option boxes to ensure your Spyder leaves the factory
fitted with the magneto - rheological dampers and LDS, Lamborghini Dynamic Steering, the company's variable assist, variable ration steering system.
It's
fit with
standard black brake calipers, active shift paddles, a panoramic roof, upgraded leather upholstery and a
carbon fiber interior.
It also benefits from fully independent all - aluminium front and rear suspension, plus six - piston front and four - piston rear calipers gripping
standard -
fit carbon ceramic brakes.
A diffuser capable of generating 100 kg of downforce, plus a
carbon lip spoiler, are found at the back, and lightweight 19 - inch aluminium wheels are
fitted as
standard.
Beyond that, the Grand Sport I'm in is
fitted with the optional Z07 package, which further upgrades the
standard Brembo brake package with
carbon ceramic - matrix discs, which boast a 60 to 0 stopping distance of under 100 ft. I'm happy to have them at the hairpin awaiting me at the end of the straightaway, allowing me to eke out a touch more speed while standing on them before I dove into the turn.
The stock choice of wheels and tires is 265/35 R20 at the front and 325/30 R21 at the rear, with a high - performance
carbon - ceramic braking system
fitted as
standard.
• Revised ZF 6HP26 transmission with «Quickshift» system that cuts shift times by 50 % and enables double downshifts • New 40/60 rear - biased torque split for the all - wheel drive system reduces understeer when powering out of bends and provides for better modulation of line and attitude by «throttle steering» • Retuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system, stiffer suspension bushes and uprated rear anti-roll bar benefit body control, steering response, turn - in and balance • Increased 50 mm rear track improves grip and stability • Lightweight, 20 - inch, 10 - spoke alloy wheels offer 10 kg (22 lb) weight saving per car, reducing unsprung and rotating mass and improving brake • 275/35 ZR20 Pirelli Ultra High Performance tyres • Advanced ESP system fully exploits potential of the most powerful W12 engine and improved chassis •
Standard -
fit carbon - ceramic brakes provide fade - free braking and contribute a 20 kg (44 lb) reduction in rotating and unsprung mass from the front axle.
Captdallas — I've consistently said I oppose a «Federal» Renewable Energy Portfolio
Standard (an example of Liberal top / down, command / control, one - size -
fits - all policy approaches like
carbon taxes and cap and trade which I also have been clear I oppose).
Sir Nicholas Stern to join IDEAGlobal Group as Vice Chairmanam Such expertise, will
fit well with the broad - ranging economics and analysis conducted by IDEAglobal and also with the aims of IDEAcarbon, recently launched to provide market analysis and rate any asset with
carbon collateral providing a
standard risk measure for participants in this rapidly growing sector.