The comparatively low curb weight helps make the most of the driving experience by allowing the use of lighter -
weight chassis components, which reduces unsprung weight to enable more precise handling without compromising ride quality.
Not exact matches
The Italian manufacturer also didn't release what, exactly, it had done to decrease the overall
weight compared to the outgoing California T. «Thanks to the extensive use of modern production technologies, all the
chassis and body - in - white
components have been redesigned with a consequent reduction in
weight despite an increase in torsional rigidity,» said the automaker in its release.
BMW says the armored versions of its sedan were developed at the same time as the consumer models, with specialized
chassis and suspension
components worked into the design to accommodate the extra
weight of the vehicle's steel - plated cabin.
With the development of new
chassis, Toyota has focused on increasing rigidity of body structures, with a 30 to 65 percent increase planned, and on reducing the
weight of
components and lowering the cars» center of gravity.
Audi has gone to great lengths to improve
weight distribution with the A5 — the new
chassis (B8, according to enthusiasts, MLB according to Audi) switched the location of some powertrain
components to push the front wheels forward and move the engine rearward.
This, along with the aluminum hood (a fixture since» 09) and several new aluminum
components, has reduced the
chassis weight by 100 kg.
The low
weight of the superstructure leads to significant secondary effects regarding size and
weight in other
components of the vehicle, such as the transmission, the
chassis and the brake system.
Underway, the 2006 BMW 750Li's mass is tangible, but with very effective use of aluminum
chassis and braking
components to reduce unsprung
weight, the car feels sprightlier than expected.
Speaking of new
components, the Portofino is said to use an all - new
chassis that shaves some kilos off its
weight — although it doesn't say specifically how many — and enhances the car's torsional rigidity.
As well as the use of plastics and cutting - edge composite materials, the increased deployment of aluminum
components in the engine and
chassis construction has also reduced the
weight of the corresponding assemblies.
The high - end
chassis technology in the new BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster is based on a double - wishbone front axle and a five - link rear axle, the aluminum
components of which have been engineered for optimum
weight and rigidity using specific design techniques and production processes.
You can credit the 2018 Camry's newfound agility to the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA)
chassis, as major
components are lower and make for a lower center of gravity and more even
weight distribution.
With
chassis technology derived directly from motor racing, a power - to -
weight ratio reduced to 4.4 kilograms per bhp and precisely optimised aerodynamic
components including innovative air curtains at the front end, supreme conversion of superior propulsion power into thrilling driving dynamics is guaranteed.
The high - end
chassis technology in the new BMW i8 Coupé and first - ever BMW i8 Roadster is based on a double - wishbone front axle and a five - link rear axle, whose aluminum
components have been engineered for optimum
weight and rigidity using specific design techniques and production processes.
Some of that
weight savings was then reinvested where it really counts in a work truck — stronger axles, beefier steering and
chassis components, and an all - new fully boxed frame built of over 95 percent high - strength steel.
The front suspension is based on a McPherson system; aluminum
components reduce the
weight of the unsprung
chassis masses.
Intelligent lightweight construction and the increased use of aluminum and high - strength steels for body and
chassis components has optimized the
weight of the all - new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.
The dynamic
chassis and suspension technology of the BMW i8 is based on a double - wishbone front axle and a five - link rear axle, whose aluminum
components and geometry are specially configured for intelligent
weight savings.
With its low -
weight components, the increase in track width and wheelbase compared with the previous model, the rear - wheel - drive set - up, the low center of gravity and the balanced load distribution between the front and rear axles, the BMW 2 Series Convertible
chassis is ideally equipped to offer confident agility, precise handling and superior driving comfort.
Redesigned for the 2016 model year, the R8 features an array of
weight - saving measures, such as carbon - fiber - reinforced body and
chassis components, and an aluminum front end.
It starts with the Lotus bonded aluminum
chassis that
weight just 68 kg, then adds lightweight
components such as a lithium - Ion battery (which saves 9 kg from a comparable Sport model), redesigned front clam panel with mesh grille and wider air openings (8.7), carbon race seats (6 kg), forged alloy wheels (5 kg), and carbon access panel, roll hoop cover and engine cover, new rear light clusters, and polycarbonate rear screen (6.3 kg, combined), as well as optional two - piece brake discs (saving 4 kg) and optional carbon sill covers -LRB--0.8 kg).
The proportion of
chassis components using aluminium significantly increased for the E39, [7] in order to reduce
weight.
The lightweight body and downsized engines offer many secondary benefits for the overall vehicle; many
components of the
chassis, the exhaust system and interior have reduced
weights.
The high - end
chassis technology in the new BMW i8 Coupe and first - ever BMW i8 Roadster is based on a double - wishbone front axle and a five - link rear axle, whose aluminum
components have been engineered for optimum
weight and rigidity using specific design techniques and production processes.
The low
weight of the superstructure leads to significant secondary effects in other
components of the vehicle, such as the transmission, the
chassis and the brake system.
Chassis incorporates
weight redistribution,
weight reduction and tyre wear, while aerodynamics improves front downforce, rear downforce, drag and DRS, alongside power train which enhances engine power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it reduces wear on power units and gearbox
components throughout a range of enhancements to general wear, internal combustion engine, motor generator unit kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger, control electronics and gearbox.