Sentences with phrase «using aluminium chassis»

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This composite chassis, first used in the KTM X-Bow, as well as aluminium subframes, will help to keep the overall weight down to about 850 kg, with a 40:60 front to rear weight distribution.

Despite the full carbon fiber skin, plus carbon used for parts of the bonded aluminium chassis, the Vanquish only weighs 1 kg less than the DBS.

The car's relatively low weight is achieved via use of a bonded aluminium chassis closely related to that of the Morgan Aero SuperSports, while the bodywork is crafted from superformed aluminium.

Built on Audi's lightweight aluminium space frame, the R8 Spyder V10 Plus benefits from the construction techniques used in the regular R8 Spyder, which means a combination of aluminium and carbonfibre at its core and the stiffest possible chassis.

Taking into account Ford's recent investment in aluminium chassis development and its extensive use in the old car, it's unsurprising to learn that the new GT will utilise lightweight aluminium subframes.

While the body is made from steel - pressing some of those creases just isn't possible in aluminium - Audi's use of aluminium in the chassis and high - strength steel in appropriate areas means the new car is up to 60 kg lighter than before.

While some of that will be down to a lighter powerplant, the Vision has the weight of batteries to contend with, and uses a completely aluminium chassis and suspension system and polycarbonate glass to slice mass.

That weight penalty can be explained largely by extra bracing, with reinforcements made to the sills, A-pillars and windscreen frame and like the Lamborghini Huracan, the Audi R8 Spyder uses a hybrid carbonfibre and aluminium spaceframe chassis.

Making greater use of aluminium for the body and chassis, BMW claims the new car weighs 150 kg less than its circa - two - ton predecessor and, thanks to a longer (87 mm) but lower (64 mm at the rear) body, glides through the air with less disturbance.

The latter is due to McLaren's carbonfibre MonoCell II chassis and extensive use of aluminium in the body panels.

It's no Porsche Cayman GT4 in terms of ease of use (it doesn't get the Evora 400's revised chassis so getting in and out requires a level of contortion) and the NVH levels, though improved, can't mask the bare extruded aluminium chassis, glass fibre body and that harsh engine note.

Designed around the whole retractable hard top concept, the 488 Spider has a spaceframe chassis made of 11 different aluminium alloys combined with other noble metals such as magnesium, each one used in a highly specific way.

Lamborghini has managed to keep the weight below 1500 kg, thanks to thee use of carbon fibre and aluminium in the Huracan's chassis, although this is still slightly heavier than the Gallardo.

Cutting - edge aluminium fabrication techniques and construction technologies used by the Scaglietti Centre of Excellence in the manufacture of the California's chassis, have also led to an overall reduction of 30 kg in the car's weight without impinging in any way on its structural rigidity or performance.

Like all Aston Martin racing cars, the Vantage GT3 uses the Vantage road car's bonded aluminium chassis to create a light and stiff structure.

Various aluminium alloys are used for the chassis and body, and magnesium for the front deck.

Cutting - edge aluminium fabrication technviques and construction technologies used by the Scaglietti Centre of Excellence in the manufavcture of the California's chassis, have also led to an overall ttreduction of 30 kg in the car's weight without impinging in any way on its structural rigidity or performance.

The bright orange epoxy resin used to bond the aluminium at factory is still bright and the V.I.N. stamped in the chassis to the right hand rear wheel arch area is clearly visible.

Designed around the concept of the retractable hard top, the 488 Spider has a spaceframe chassis made of 11 different aluminium alloys combined with other noble metals, such as magnesium, each one used in a highly specific way.

Jaguar has managed it by using a relatively lightweight aluminium chassis and a sophisticated multi-link suspension setup that smothers the bumps while keeping the wheels firmly in contact with the road, so there's lots of feel.

It remains to be seen if Land Rover goes for a ladder - frame chassis like the recently axed iconic model or a new monocoque chassis to make it more welcoming to the new Land Rover family of SUVs that use an aluminium monocoque chassis.

Based on Audi's MLB platform, the 2016 Audi Q7 gets extensive weight savings of 325 kgs, which comes courtesy of the use of aluminium for body panels, bumpers and parts of the chassis.

The Vantage GT3 benefits from Aston Martin's V / H architecture philosophy, the modular chassis uses aerospace bonding techniques to create a light and immensely stiff aluminium and composite structure which not only aids handling on Aston Martin's road cars but is also an ideal base for competitive race cars.

The chassis was manufactured from aluminium using Alcan's bonded aluminium structure vehicle technology (ASVT), and had a wheelbase of 2,845 mm (112 in).

The front wings, bonnet, door structure, skins and rear deck lid are all aluminium, as are the front chassis rails — screwed, bonded and welded to the steel monocoque using advanced techniques.

The Quattroporte uses a mixed steel and aluminium unibody chassis.

The Cabrera is also expected to use a lot of aluminium and carbon fiber in its chassis which would contribute to a lower weight.

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.

One of the mules uses aluminium trusses on the rear to strengthen the chassis, because of the new physical challenges imposed by the hybrid system while the other one uses wider fenders and a wider track.

The use of aluminium chassis and body panels gives a weight loss of up to 480 kg over its predecessor.

There have been important and fundamental changes though; the Sport now rides on a full monocoque chassis and has had as much as 420 kg cut from its weight, dependant on the model, primarily thanks to an increased use of aluminium.

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.

Under the skin, the new R8 gets a chassis shared with the Lamborghini Huracan — which is 40 per cent stiffer than before — and liberal use of aluminium and CFRP to cut weight, and carbon ceramic brakes (on the V10 Plus).

Although 72 percent of the new Cruze's body consists of high - strength steel, the extensive use of aluminium and lightweight materials in key areas such as the engine, chassis and interior makes it 10 percent lighter than the current - generation Cruze.

Cutting - edge aluminium fabrication techniques and construction technologies used by the Scaglietti Centre of Excellence in the manufacture of the Ferrari California's chassis, have led to an overall reduction of 30 kg in the car's weight without impinging in any way on its structural rigidity and performance.

The proportion of chassis components using aluminium significantly increased for the E39, [7] in order to reduce weight.

The all new Range Rover is the first SUV to use all - aluminium chassis and that along with numerous weight saving measures make it lighter than the previous generation by a whopping 420 kg.

This - after we were told that the car uses a combination of aluminium, Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer and magnesium, for the Space Frame chassis.

Where the latest XJ does follow its predecessor is in the use of aluminium for its body panels and chassis.

New G - Class is wider than today's; it uses a ladder - frame chassis under an aluminium body structure

It was hinted that Bentley could use Audi underpinnings, and this means an aluminium chassis for lightweight, and good, performance.

The M6 consisted of a steel reinforced riveted aluminium chassis coupled with a detuned 3 liter Cosworth DFV Formula 1 engine as a stressed member, and covered by open fiberglass bodywork with a large rear wing: [6] the first chassis was completed in March 1972 and raced at 12 Hours of Sebring, the second car was completed halfway into the season, and the third was used to test Weslake V12 engine.

The anodised aluminium used to build the Pixel C's chassis also has a nice premium feel and left me suitably assured that it can survive the wear and tear expected of a daily - use tablet.

Apple is exploring the possibility of using a ceramic or stainless steel chassis instead of an aluminium one for a more premium look and feel.

+ Excellent build quality + Sturdy aluminium chassis + No bezels, low profile design + Ergonomic form factor + Compact dimensions + Thick PBT keycaps + Easy to use programming

A new report from DigiTimes claims that Apple will be using an aluminium - alloy chassis for the 4.7 - inch iPhone, with the 5.8 - inch premium iPhone 8 Plus model featuring a chassis made of reinforced glass with stainless steel frame.

A stainless steel chassis is more costly to manufacture and forge when compared to an aluminium - alloy chassis that is now widely used in most smartphones.

Considering the lower price tag of the 4.7 - inch iPhone, it does make sense for Apple to make use of an aluminium - alloy chassis on the handset.

The build quality is undeniable on the Ascend P7 and binds together a brushed aluminium chassis, tough Gorilla Glass and a 7 - layer surface treatment to the back case that uses a spin - effect micro-pattern design to produce a unique look.Huawei has also...