Sentences with phrase «use of lightweight»

Instead, Flynn and technical designer Fergus Merriman decided that the key to the project lay in the use of lightweight materials.

The extensive use of lightweight material such as carbon fiber is readily apparent along the edges of the door frame and other parts of the vehicle.

For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture - wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers.

This is achieved through use of a lightweight carbon - fiber and glass - fiber shell to protect the screen, which has the added effect of extending the range of the wireless antenna.

The use of lightweight materials in its construction results in a curb weight of just 1606 lb.

The development of the Levante's body involved the extensive use of lightweight materials, not only to reduce the car's weight, as one would expect, but also to ensure maximum occupant safety.

Much like the larger M4 GTS, this car will get a power boost along with weight savings thanks to the use of lightweight materials like carbon fiber.

Rear - Rear - impact performance meeting the federal FMVSS301 fuel - system integrity standard is achieved by sophisticated engineering specifications and the use of lightweight high - strength steel.

Despite its larger size, the new 5 Series sedan is up to 100 kg lighter than its predecessor, thanks to the increased use of lightweight materials including aluminium and high - strength steels in its construction.

The suspension features extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, along with front and rear stabilizer bars.

The approach of making systematic use of lightweight design measures has been meticulously adapted to the specific requirements of the Roadster model.

Widespread use of lightweight building materials means that the larger CX - 5 is actually 30 pounds lighter than a Mazda3.

The «NF» (i.e. «Nachfolger» or simply «follower») prototype is a lighter weight version of the R8 with extended use of the lightweight carbon fibre - reinforced polymer.

Fuel economy should be improved on the car, thanks to the use of lightweight materials along with an improvement in aerodynamic efficiency, though no specific details were released.

In the case of the Stingray, those advances include the use of lightweight, high - tech materials, along with «remarkable» fuel economy for a V8 engine and «invigorating» design, according to a release from MPG.

Nearly every piece and component of the 370Z has been rethought or redesigned (compared to the previous 350Z)-- a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, larger engine with 26 more horsepower, a new 7 - speed automatic transmission, an available world's first synchronized downshift rev matching 6 - speed manual transmission, a new high quality interior design and new available technology features.

In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction as a 2003 model, nearly every piece and component has been rethought or redesigned — shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, new engine with more horsepower and improved fuel economy, a new 7 - speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, a world's first synchronized downshift rev matching system for the manual transmission, new high quality driver - centric interior and new available technology features.

Extensive use of lightweight materials will be made in non-load-bearing areas as part of Audi's Ultra weight - saving initiative, but whether Audi can achieve the 2,866 - pound curb weight it claimed for the concept remains to be seen.

The extensive use of lightweight high - strength steel in the platform and bodyshell has yielded a reduction in core weight of the vehicle.

SL, a Mercedes spokesman said, originally meant Super Light, revealing the use of some lightweight aluminum body parts.

The GR Supra Racing Concept is once again a front - engine, RWD car, and features all of the hallmarks of a racer: a massive rear wing, extensive use of lightweight composite materials, a low - riding chassis with a huge diffuser, Michelin racing tires, and a competition - focused dashboard.

Despite the use of lightweight materials, the E-PACE still ends up at 1926 kg for the heaviest variant — the diesel - engined E-PACE D240.

Yet extensive use of lightweight aluminium for the car's structure and body panels means it actually tips the scales at around 100 kg less the old model.

The Carrera GT features the extensive use of lightweight materials, such as magnesium for the car's substantial wheels and the frames of its special sport seats.

Despite the use of lightweight components, the sedan's weight will increase because of its new technology, reports said.

A track where its use of lightweight materials — aluminum hood with carbon fiber inserts — and downforce - inducing aerodynamics help Camaro ZL1 wring the full effects from its 6.2 L supercharged V8.

Thanks to the use of lightweight, high - strength materials, the Turbo Cabrio weighs just 154 lb.

With this redesign, Ford will focus on drastically reducing the F - 150's total weight by making use of lightweight aluminum materials.

from its predecessor through use of lightweight, efficient SKYACTIV ® 1 TECHNOLOGY, now weighing 2,332 lbs.

These include the increased use of lightweight materials such as carbon - fibre - reinforced plastic (CFRP) and aluminium for a number of chassis and body components.

That would entail a number of weight - saving measures, including the use of lightweight components like a carbon fiber - reinforced plastic body work, polycarbonate windows, carbon fiber brakes, and a stripped - out interior.

Thanks to its supercharged 6.2 liter LS9 engine that generates 638 horsepower and a liberal use of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber that brings the curb weight of the car to 3,353 pounds, the ZR1's power to weight ratio is just 5.2 pounds per horsepower.

of torque • Eight Speed Automatic Transmission • eTorque technology delivers higher fuel economy, launch performance and driver comfort • Use of lightweight, high strength aluminum closures to reduce weight and boost fuel economy • Improved aerodynamics

Also, the use of lightweight aluminium panels (doors, bonnet, front wings, boot lid, parcel shelf, various support sections, major parts of the chassis and engine) have resulted in substantial weight savings, so the leviathan's kerbweight has been kept to under 1,900 - kilogrammes.

With the largely aluminum Prowler, the company hopes to increase its expertise in the use of that lightweight metal in suspension and body componentry.

Like the Giulia, a fair amount of the Stelvio platform's engineering shows a focus on performance, as evidenced by the near - perfect 50/50 weight distribution as well as the use of lightweight aluminum for the hood, fenders, tailgate, and suspension components.

MITSUBISHI Concept - RA makes extenseive use of lightweight materials in its contruction to help reduce vehicle mass for improved performance, fuel economy and safety.

Additional unsprung weight is saved by the use of a lightweight forged - aluminum steering knuckle and a forged - aluminum lower suspension arm.

Like the i3 electric car that BMW recently showed in production form, the i8 makes extensive use of lightweight materials.

With expected widespread use of lightweight composites like carbon - fibre, the direct rival for Tesla's upcoming Model X SUV is expected to hit 100km / h in less than four seconds and a top speed limited to 250km / h.

There's more good news: the next - generation Mercedes - Benz G - Class may be up to 400 kg (882 lb) lighter, thanks to the extensive use of lightweight materials.

Aluminum - Intensive Construction Extensive use of lightweight aluminum throughout the XK — from its exceptionally stiff bonded unit construction to its striking bodywork to its primary suspension bits — helps trim performance - robbing mass and optimize handling responsiveness and precision.

Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V - 6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies, including an innovative new Sport Hybrid SH - AWD ® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive ™) hybrid system.

The weight of the running gear was reduced by such measures as the use of lightweight metals.

The A110 makes use of a lightweight aluminium construction and tips the scales with a kerb weight of 1,080 kg, so that 249bhp figure — almost 100bhp down on that of the Porsche 718 Cayman S — translates to 230bhp per - tonne — only 11bhp behind the Cayman S.

has been achieved through the effective use of lightweight materials and through the eradication of all non-essential components such roof trim, carpets, front mudflaps, central locking and bulkhead trim.

Like the Giulia Quadrifoglio, the regular Giulia features a 50/50 weight distribution and the use of lightweight materials such as aluminum and carbon fiber.

Best - in - class power - to - weight ratio thanks to an all - new architecture with extensive use of lightweight materials Alfa Romeo Giulia's all - new rear - wheel - drive architecture extensively integrates lightweight, state - of - the - art materials that enable and deliver near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, segment - leading torsional rigidity and the most direct steering available.

New Mazda2 is 100 kg lighter than the previous model, thanks to Mazda's «gram strategy» diet, and the use of lightweight ultra-high tensile steels and new technology — leading to excellent fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions.

Use of lightweight materials has played a significant role in reducing vehicle weight and in delivering high passenger cell safety standards, combined with a significant increase in strength.