Other styling upgrades include the exclusive 21 - inch alloy wheels and
extensive use of carbon fiber on the exterior, the front seats, center console, and door panels.
Over 200 pounds were shaved, primarily by the removal of the rear seat, titanium exhaust and a little
extra use of carbon fiber.
This is largely due to the
extensive use of carbon fiber: the entire roof, the entire rear and the doors and fenders of the car are made of this material.
The Alfa Romeo 4C features extensive
use of carbon fiber in its construction, which keeps weight to a minimum, and the mid-engine layout optimizes handling.
With extensive
use of carbon fiber throughout the new Monocage II tub, including windshield surround and the center roof section, weight is down to little more than 2,800 pounds with the same torsional rigidity for the coupe and spider version.
The major advancement that can be seen on the current evolutionary Bugatti Veyron is the more extensive
use of carbon fiber on the chassis that will increase the rigidity and lower down the kerb weight by 200 kgs.
It features the typical rear brake cooling ducts, modified rear wing, enlarged intake vents behind the B pillar, and
intense use of carbon fiber for the roof, sill detailing, and other carbon accessories.
Lightweight construction through consistent
use of carbon fiber Together with aluminum, carbon fiber is the basis behind the extremely lightweight construction of the new Gallardo new top model.
It offers an unparalleled capability for a driver - tailored driving experience and the
first use of a carbon fiber roof in a production vehicle, all wrapped within the stylish lines of the BMW 6 Series.
In addition to its tightly packaged mechanical layout, which encompasses a V - 12 hybrid powertrain in the same wheelbase and overall length as the 2002 Ferrari Enzo, LaFerrari's claim to technical fame is its highly
advanced use of carbon fiber for the car's chassis - tub structure and body panels, made possible by hand - applied, time - intensive, proprietary techniques that are also a direct trickle - down from Ferrari's racing development.
Systematic use of carbon fiber The basis is an extremely solid, stiff, safe and lightweight carbon - fiber structur: the monocoque cell of the Sesto Elemento.
With a new Viper on the way, what we know so far is that it will sport a spaceframe platform with
ample use of carbon fiber and aluminium to keep the weight down.
The 2013 Mercedes - Benz SL65 AMG» 45th Anniversary» Edition features extensive
use of carbon fiber which can be seen on the external mirrors, spoiler lip and the front apron.
This year's version is important in its own right, largely due to the similar approach that SpeedKore adopted, including the
prominent use of carbon fiber and the promise of putting focus on the «Stang's classic American roadster heritage.
Less weight: 50 kg reduction through lightweight engineering solutions, with substantial use of carbon fiber
As Fehan says during his regular - occurring talks at Corvette Corrals and at the yearly NCM Bash, Cascade engineering has brought us the 505 hp LS7 V8 engine, dry - sump oil system, carbon ceramic brakes,
wider use of carbon fiber, better aerodynamics and Michelin tires.
Groundbreaking BMW Carbon Core passenger cell technology is the key element on the body structure by the extensive
use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and the strategic application of the lightweight design to reduce weight and increase both the overall torsional strength and bending stiffness.
Infiniti didn't release any new technical details, but information already released about the concept includes extensive
use of carbon fiber on the body panels.
The new Carbon Series 675LT Spider features extensive
use of carbon fiber throughout its body and was inspired by the carbon fiber - bodied P1 displayed at the 2016 Geneva auto show.
The weight has been reduced by 110 lb (50 kg) as compared to a standard Aventador through enhanced lightweight engineering including
significant use of carbon fiber.
The LF - LC Blue Concept is strongly influenced by the first version LF - LC with the extensive
use of carbon fiber together with aluminum alloy to attain a light body mass.
This thrust will be routed through all four wheels, and the Chiron is expected to have a lower curb weight thanks to a
greater use of carbon fiber.
Further setting it apart from the BMW line - up, the i8 makes
use of carbon fiber for its passenger compartment and aluminum sub-assemblies for engine support and chassis.
Despite the
extensive use of carbon fiber in its structure and outer body, the Vitesse tips the scales at 4,378 pounds — 114 more than the coupe with the added structure.
The Vanquish's body takes design cues from the limited - edition One - 77 supercar and makes more extensive
use of carbon fiber than ever before, including in the hood, front fenders, trunk lid, trunk enclosure, door surrounds, and roof (the last of which may be left exposed if a buyer so chooses).
Extensive
use of carbon fiber on the interior, plus the removal of the rear seats, and the addition of a lighter titanium exhaust, help trim the fat.
The use of carbon fiber allows the wing to be very thin where needed, which means aero effectiveness dictated the shape rather than manufacturing limitations or design eccentricities.
All of that, combined with extensive
use of carbon fiber and aluminum give the CTS - V the best power to weight ratio in its class, resulting in a claimed 0 - 60 time of 3.7 seconds.
Like the GT3 RS, it's lighter than most 911s, thanks to extensive
use of carbon fiber and aluminum body panels.
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the using of carbon fiber.
McLaren has been around for more than 50 years, mostly in racing circles, and it pioneered
the use of carbon fiber in Formula One.
As we've previously reported, Jeep is also considering new materials for the Wrangler, with various options including aluminum body panels, aerodynamic improvements, and the tentative research into
the use of carbon fiber.
It also provided crucial experience with the volume production and
use of carbon fiber.
From the looks of it, the Ford GT race car boasts an even more liberal
use of carbon fiber than its road - going sibling, with a mean - looking front spoiler, fins for the sides of the front bumper, extended side sills, a roof scoop, a spoiler large enough to cast a shadow over Rhode Island, and an equally enormous rear diffuser.
More than 200 pounds have been excised since those early cars, thanks in part to extensive
use of carbon fiber and ultra lightweight alloy wheels.
Extensive
use of carbon fiber and aluminum is said to keep weight below 2200 pounds.
The Vantage should look similar to the DB10 that Aston Martin created for the James Bond film «Spectre,» with an aluminum - intensive body and liberal
use of carbon fiber to help keep weight down.
Despite extensive
use of carbon fiber for items like the flared front and rear fenders, front and rear bumpers, splitter, hood, rear wing, side skirts, and diffuser, it's still several hundred pounds heavier than a BMW M4 GTS, for example.
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