Not exact matches
The car's body is
made of lightweight materials, and flat
underbody panels and a grille shutter reduce aerodynamic drag.
The entire body was lowered by around 130 mm to reduce the amount of air passing under the car, while the
underbody was
made smooth with a flat
panels and a diffuser to reduce the turbulence of any air that does find its way under the car.
While striking to look at, the new body
panels also complement full
underbody covers (a Civic first) for a 12 - percent improvement in aero efficiency,
making for the most aerodynamic Civic in the model's history.
Numerous body elements, such as the hood, the rear
panel behind the AMG sports bucket seats, the diagonal braces on the
underbody and the torque tube between engine and transmission are
made entirely from CFRP (carbon - fiber reinforced plastic).
The rear diffuser and
underbody covering, the rearview mirrors, door
panels and the central tunnel's covering are also
made of carbon fiber.
The front and rear wings, front and rear lids, the doors,
underbody, wheel arch
panels, rear wing, dashboard and centre console are
made of carbon fibre,
making the 2014 model lighter and giving it a lower centre of gravity.