Sentences with phrase «underbody design»
Improved aerodynamics, including a new underbody design that generated significantly more downforce, greatly aided this muscular - looking GT - R's athleticism.
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Further aiding overall airflow are outlets aft of the front and rear wheels and an underbody piece that's also designed to protect the vehicle.
Mostly, I figure, laps first in a street Acura TLX (with racing brake pads, special tires, and accessory underbody spoilers) are designed to slow down an anxious group of race - driver wannabees, and so before I don my borrowed helmet and suit, I figure I'll eat up most of my allotted time in the same kind of car you can buy at your local dealer and maybe ease into the race car later in the day and minimize my exposure.
However, due to the design of an underbody skid plate, debris could accumulate near the converter.
Next is a titanium plate designed to keep any road debris from punching into the battery pack or other «sensitive front underbody components.»
Smith pointed out a number of notches, strakes, and intakes on the hood, fenders, and along the underbody and rear of the crossover that are designed to optimize air flow and reduce drag on the F - Pace SVR.
Luxury Line trim level gets chrome radiator grille bars, two - tone underbody protection, and classically designed light - alloy wheels.
The car also features a pulsating underbody glow, side mirrors designed after a panther's claw, a widebody kit, and Remote Pilot Kimoyo Bead Interface allowing it to be driven remotely from control stations in the fictional city of Birnin Zana.
The extended aluminium rear diffuser, flat underbody and carbon front splitter are all shared with the more expensive car, as is the design of the widened front intakes and carbonfibre «air curtains».
However, we'd be tempted to go for Design because it's not a great deal more money but brings a wider range of personalisation options and styling accessories, including twin chrome - effect trapezoid - exhaust surrounds, contrasting roof and door mirror colours, as well as bumpers with silver - metallic underbody protection.
On the outside, designers have reserved changes to LED daytime running lights, a tweaked grille, new alloy wheel designs, LED foglights, three new body colors, and underbody guards (available only on all wheel drive variants).
Detailed management of underbody and engine - room airflow, along with specific wheel designs, net further reductions in drag.
A futuristic teardrop body design and enclosed rear wheels, as well as so - called e-mirrors using rear - facing cameras in place of conventional mirrors and a flat underbody, have netted an exceptional 0.19 coefficient - of - drag rating — a record for a road - legal production car.
At the front of the vehicle, the X-shaped contour lines of the bumper, the matt - silver underbody protection, the particularly powerful design of the BMW kidney grille and the arrangement of the twin circular headlights along front LED foglights are the most prominent signature features of a BMW SAV.
In addition to the Powerkit, Porsche is offering an appearance upgrade Sport Design Package with a color - keyed front fascia, widened black intake grilles, separate side skirts and an exterior - color rear underbody apron with diffuser and fins.
Other design highlights include butterfly - doors; underbody aerodynamics including a large rear diffuser; a grille-less front end; adaptive LED headlights; and fully autonomous drive capability — though the supplier of the autonomous tech is yet to be named.
The sporty Corolla S grade adds newly designed 16 - inch alloy wheels and 205/55 R16 tires; multi-reflector halogen headlamps with black housing; color - keyed front and rear underbody spoilers, sport side rocker panels, unique S badge and rear mudguards; color - keyed rear spoiler, integrated fog lamps; front sport seats; chrome - tipped exhaust; an new tilt / telescopic sport steering wheel with audio controls; chrome exhaust tip; sport fabric - trimmed six - way adjustable drivers seat and four - way adjustable front passenger seat; metallic style interior trim and analog sport instrumentation.
The design's focus on improved aerodynamics incorporates a front spoiler, roof and tailgate spoilers, front tow hook hole cover, underbody covers, rear tire wind deflectors and a seal between the cab and bed.
Aids to economy include a very aerodynamic shape which has front wheel air curtains, active air flap, rear spoiler and diffuser, closed wheel design and covered underbody, high - efficiency Climate Control and Sat Nav that predicts upcoming conditions to increase efficiency.
Ford says that because the convertible was designed in tandem with the coupe, engineers were able to nearly double the torsional stiffness of the underbody to make it the most solid and quiet Mustang convertible yet, while reducing added weight and cost.
Enhancements in the front include smaller exterior mirrors, contrasting paint finish for the bumper and main body, an enhanced single - frame radiator grille, restyled bumpers, a newly ribbed designed integrated underbody guard in the center section of the bumper.
Among the features are aero stabilizing fins installed on the side face of the rear combination lamp and at the base of the outer mirror; underbody covers to improve airflow; and lightweight aluminum wheels and wheel covers designed with aerodynamic performance in mind.
Other purely functional elements of the exterior design — the front air curtains, wheel arch gills, smooth underbody, and integrated rear diffuser — aid its aerodynamic efficiency.
It carries all - terrain BF Goodrich 17 - inch tires specially designed for it, and a unique, 2.3 - mm - thick underbody plate for driveline protection.
The styling updates make for a handsome package — the front, rear and side underbody spoilers are far more reserved now than in the 2014 model and the result is a more cohesive overall design.
Its purpose - built front fenders and front - end underbody treatment have been designed to minimize drag.
Prius Prime's purposeful, aerodynamic features include an active front grille shutter that shuts at high speeds, underbody covers, side body fins and exclusive dual - wave rear glass design, all of which help Prime slip through the air.
The underside of the rear bumper employs a diffuser design that helps to exhaust the underbody airflow more effectively and also adds a distinguishing touch to the rear view.
Mazda engineers created a design featuring continuous straight lines from front to rear, and curves were removed from the underbody to as great an extent as possible.
The underbody of the RS5 has been designed to aid downforce, while also providing optimum cooling benefits to the brakes and S tronic gearbox.
Thanks to the revolutionary underbody air channel design, shaped to keep the car as close to the ground as possible, the 001 is able to generate a claimed 4000 pounds of downforce without having to utilize a huge rear wing.
- Newly designed front pillars and door mirrors, an aerodynamic underbody and other specially designed parts allow the CR - Z to offer aerodynamic performance equivalent to the Insight (2009 model) while featuring shorter and wider exterior styling that is usually a disadvantage in terms of aerodynamics.
Ford Licensed Accessories fender flares by Lund Ford Performance rear differential cover Custom paint and graphics Addictive Desert Designs: Stealth Fighter front bumper and HoneyBadger rear bumper Rock Slider side steps Race Series chase rack and HoneyBadger tire carrier Custom Bullseye Retro headlights with Diode Dynamics switchbacks and Demon Eyes Rigid Radiance LED lighting Oracle Lighting Bluetooth ColorSHIFT LED underbody rock light kit Custom T - Rex grille
And while the name has changed, it's thankfully still the same terrific grab - bag of Nismo goodies we've tested and loved in the past: Bilstein high - pressure shocks, pushbutton rear locking diff, full underbody skidplating, and 75 - series BFGoodrich Rugged Trail tires on newly designed 16 - inch alloy rims; Pro-4x King Cab models also get the Utilitrack inbed tie - down system with adjustable cleats, which is standard on all Crew Cab versions.
Further refinements designed to provide the frugal European - market S300 BlueTec hybrid an even more efficient 0.23 include adjustable cooling - system louvers, extensive underbody paneling and detailed work to the wheel houses.
Aerodynamics also played a role in the exterior design, which is improved from the previous Titan and incorporates a front spoiler, roof and tailgate spoilers, front tow hook hole cover, underbody covers, rear tire wind deflectors and a seal between the cab and bed.
The optional Design Pure Extravagance package offers exterior elements in Cerium Grey, such as the kidney Grill frame, the front of the kidney slats, front and rear underbody protection made of brushed stainless steel, mirror caps, Air Breather, running boards, side window frames as well as the trim strips on the rear
Interesting features of this model are pair of V8 engine options, thoughtful interior design, towing and hauling ability, and Safety features Options: Radio W / Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control And External Memory Control 6 Speakers Wireless Streaming Fixed Antenna Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity Splash Guards Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Full - Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody W / Crankdown Clear Front Fog & Driving Lights Sliding Rear Window Variable Intermittent Wipers W / Heated Wiper Park Black Door Handles Front Windshield - Inc: Sun Visor Strip Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Black Rear Step Bumper W / Chrome Rub Strip / Fascia Accent Black Side Windows Trim Black Front Windshield Trim And Black Rear Window Trim Black Grille W / Chrome Surround Sliding Rear Window W / Privacy Glass - Inc: Rear Side Privacy Glass Steel Spare Wheel Tires: P255 / 70R18 As Bsw Manual Tailgate / Rear Door Lock Black Front Bumper W / Chrome Rub Strip / Fascia Accent And 2 Tow Hooks Wheels: 18 X 8J Styled Steel Black Power Heated Side Mirrors W / Manual Folding Clearcoat Paint Regular Box Style Cargo Lamp W / High Mount Stop Light Manual - Leveling Auto Off Aero - Composite Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps Engine Immobilizer Systems Monitor Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints And Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Urethane Gear Shift Knob Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors Air Filtration Power 1St Row Windows W / Driver 1 - Touch Down Manual Air Conditioning Pickup Cargo Box Lights Day - Night Rearview Mirror Full Carpet Floor Covering Delayed Accessory Power Fabric Seat Trim Illuminated Locking Glove Box Remote Keyless Entry W / 4 Door Curb / Courtesy And Panic Button Front And Rear Map Lights Cruise Control W / Steering Wheel Controls Rear Cupholder Full Cloth Headliner Hvac - Inc: Underseat Ducts Illuminated Entry System - Inc: Illumination For Room And Feet Outside Temp Gauge 1 Seatback Storage Pocket 3 - Passenger Front Bench Seat - Inc: 40/20/40 Split Fold - Down 4 - Way Manual Adjustable Front Seats Power Door Locks W / Autolock Feature Dashboard Storage Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins And 1St Row Underseat Storage Delay Off Interior Lighting Power Rear Windows Mini Overhead Console W / Storage And 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Front Cupholder Manual Tilt Steering Column Gauges - Inc: Speedometer Odometer Voltmeter Oil Pressure Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer And Trip Odometer 3 12V Dc Power Outlets Interior Trim - Inc: Metal - Look Instrument Panel Insert Metal - Look Door Panel Insert And Metal - Look Interior Accents Analog Display Driver Foot Rest 60 - 40 Folding Split - Bench Front Facing Fold - Up Cushion Rear Seat Electronic Transfer Case Engine: 5.7 L V8 Dohc 32V Ffv W / I - Force Transmission: Electronic 6 - Speed Automatic W / Od Auto Locking Hubs Double Wishbone Front Suspension W / Coil Springs Gvwr: 7 100 Lbs (3 220 Kgs) Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Front Anti-Roll Bar Leaf Rear Suspension W / Leaf Springs 1500 # Maximum Payload 26.4 Gal.
Furthermore, the 2016 Pilot adopts the next generation of Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure along with a new «3 - bone» underbody frame design and new hot - stamped ultra-high strength steel door rings.
In addition, the 2016 Pilot adopts the latest generation of Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering ™ (ACE ™) body structure along with a new «3 - bone» underbody frame design and new hot - stamped ultra-high strength steel door rings.
Active front grille, with grille louvers that open when the fuel cell stack requires cooling Full underbody aerodynamic cover Left - and right - hand charging ports incorporated in stylish front fender vents Flush door handles that feature push - to - release operation Wind tunnel - shaped outside mirrors with integral turn signals Center high - mounted rear stop lamp incorporated into full - width, wraparound spoiler Signature vertical taillamps with subtle fin design Side glass mounted flush with pillars Wheels with clear - covered space between the spokes, creating a sleeker profile while maintaining Cadillac's signature bold wheel design Low - drag roof rack «From the strong, shield grille and vertical headlamps to the crisp body lines, the Provoq is instantly recognizable as a contemporary Cadillac,» said Hoon Kim, exterior lead designer.
We like the sharply styled design, with impressive details merging with aerodynamic efficiency that include hidden underbody fairings.
Meant to be a design exercise to explore the possibility of touring car racing, the body and chassis of the RSX Concept is comprised of racecar suspension tuning, large 19 - inch «black chrome» wheels, prototype Michelin F1 rain tires, Brembo brakes, front and rear carbon fiber spoilers and diffusers, an underbody spoiler, dual center exhaust, custom HID headlights and massive fender flares to compensate for the increased track.
Alongside the bodyshell design and the smooth underbody, which culminates in a powerfully formed diffuser, the rear spoiler carries responsibility for downforce.
The full underbody pan, molded side rearview camera housings, and small wheel openings add to the design of the vehicle while the 21 - inch 5 - spoke aluminum - alloy wheels complete the look.
Another factor here is the design of the underbody: the aerodynamically - optimized structure incorporates smooth panels extending to the sides, under the engine compartment shield and around the front section of the exhaust tunnel.
The Colorado ZR2 AEV concept was designed for overlanding with its 2.8 L Duramax turbo - diesel engine, AEV front and rear off - road bumpers, underbody skid protection, expedition bed rack, high clearance fender flares and high - rise snorkel, AEV DualSport beadlock wheels, and 35 - inch BF Goodrich KM2 Mud - Terrain tires.
To compensate for the poor aerodynamics, Norris and his team at GM's South Korea design studio by employing underbody paneling, spoiler, active grille shutters, and even adjusting the size of the A-pillar.
The car's exterior design supports optimization of the front splitter, rear spoiler and underbody eliminates lift forces, resulting in balanced performance with zero - lift front and rear for optimum high - speed handling and stability.
Thanks to its fantastic design and unique underbody features, the vehicle achieves 9.25 inches of ground clearance.