Magnesium alloy will also be employed to create the 22» rims, with each wheel fitted with independent suspension
while carbon fiber reinforced plastic is used for the exterior of the vehicle.
Making up for the added weight from the all - wheel - drive system is an aluminum hood and front quarter panels,
while a carbon fiber - reinforced plastic roof appears on the M5 for the first time.
While the carbon fiber construction and light - weighting of the i8 is more relevant than ever, batteries have evolved to a point where 15 miles of range isn't something BMW can tout as a feature on its top of the line offering in the i range, particularly when Chevrolet has an electric car that costs $ 35,000 and goes 240 miles on a charge.
Speaking of carbon fiber: the side air splitters cost $ 3,615,
while the carbon fiber driver zone and LED shift lights turn the page at $ 7,593.
Two turbochargers with a larger compressor unit and modified exhaust manifolds force air in and out
while a carbon fiber intake pipe scoops atmosphere from the outside.
Fiberglass fenders are 2 inches wider than stock,
while the carbon fiber hood and rear wing are styled after the NSX - R that was sold exclusively in Japan.
Aluminum trim comes standard,
while carbon fiber detailing is optional.
Not exact matches
Makani's tethered
carbon fiber wings fly between 800 and 1,950 feet above the ground
while their mounted rotors generate electricity, serving as a wind turbine in mid-air.
While such surface treatments are customary with glass and
carbon fibers, when it comes to use textile
fibers for reinforcement, the researchers are treading on virgin territory.
Nonetheless, proving the viability of
carbon fibers from various waste streams would bring down overall costs,
while bolstering the U.S.
carbon fiber market and industries supplying it.
While it is about 500 pounds heavier than a Giulia Quadrifoglio due to the additional sheet metal and all - wheel drive as well as lacking the sedan's
carbon -
fiber hood and roof, it still feels tossable and light, without the top - heavy tippyness that just about every SUV exhibits.
While the resin is responsible for the solidity of the part, the
carbon fibers add critical strength.
Fact is,
while the next Gallardo (like its Audi R8 sibling) will stick with the Audi spaceframe matrix, the second - generation Murcielago, which we'll see in Geneva, is almost entirely made of
carbon fiber.
While black is the logical color for a
carbon -
fiber styling exercise, various contrasting red accents add an extra dash of sportiness.
Pagani is the most stylized
while including such innovations such as its titanium impregnated
carbon fiber... having with the Zonda taken over AudiGhini's place on adolescent boys dorm room and bedroom walls
While the word «efficiency» appears in every other sentence that comes out of the mouths of Ferrari engineers, they're talking about efficiency of performance far more than fuel efficiency or emissions coming from this
carbon -
fiber - clad hypercar with its hybrid powertrain featuring a mighty 6.3 - liter V - 12 and seven - speed dual - clutch automatic.
The
carbon fiber body kit by Speedkore helps transform the next Mustang GT concept into a radical supercar,
while a 5.0 - liter V - 8 engine with Whipple Stage2 supercharger helps push the output up to 825 horsepower.
While the front axle carrier and the crash box are made of
carbon fiber, the rear subframe complete with the engine and suspension mounts is aluminum.
A racing exhaust supplies the all - important aural sensation,
while the exposed
carbon -
fiber tub, sport seats, and leather - wrapped instrument and door panels fill the compact cabin with a sporty atmosphere.
It combines high - strength steels with aluminum and
carbon fiber to cut weight
while keeping structural rigidity and safety high, and it made its first debut in the all - new BMW 7 Series.
The car's «Life Module» is made of
carbon fiber - reinforced plastic,
while the drive train modules are made from aluminum.
Torque is fed to the front differential by a
carbon fiber prop shaft running from the rear transaxle,
while the rear transaxle is connected to the front - mounted engine by another
carbon fiber prop shaft.
A fixed
carbon -
fiber - reinforced plastic rear wing is standard on the V10 plus model,
while optional
carbon fiber add - ons such as side blades can be expected, as well.
Driver and passenger feast their eyes on hand - stitched leather,
carbon -
fiber trim, and knurled metal controls,
while treating their ears to the 1,000 - watt, 13 - speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system (though we'd rather listen to the noise out of those fat quad exhausts).
Oh, and when the Spider's top is popped, you can better enjoy the turbo - four's braaaps and growls, all the
while knowing that Alfa hasn't crippled the
carbon -
fiber monocoque's structural rigidity by scalping it.
While additional hot - stamped parts are used throughout, Kato - san concedes a future need to employ more lightweight and advanced materials, including aluminum and
carbon fiber.
Most important, the 5 Series uses the «cluster architecture» of the 7 Series, without the
carbon fiber but making extensive use of lightweight, high - strength steel, magnesium, and aluminum (used for the trunk, trunk lid, doors, and roof) to reduce weight by up to 137 pounds over the previous 5 Series —
while also improving structural rigidity.
For $ 84,000, it deletes the air conditioning and the radio
while adding lighter magnesium wheels and even more
carbon fiber.
The Ghost Black Badge gets black leather combined with Tailored Purple,
while the Wraith Black Badge gets black with Cobalto Blue; both interiors include a new
carbon fiber and aluminum trim package.
The front half of the car is finished in clear - coated aluminum,
while the rear wears dark - blue
carbon fiber.
The platform carries its fuel cell up front,
while the
carbon -
fiber tanks of hydrogen are hidden beneath the floor.
A specially designed single - clutch automated manual transmission helps deliver power to all four wheels,
while carbon -
fiber construction helps keep weight down to a relatively svelte 3472 pounds.
By using nanotechnology, ultra-low friction finishes, and techy materials like titanium and
carbon fiber — many of the techniques you'll find in a Formula 1 engine — Richard Mille's watches are remarkably accurate
while also being able to sustain as many as 5,000 Gs of force.
Seats are slim - fit
carbon -
fiber buckets with fixed backrests,
while the headliner - cum - roof skin is a naked lightweight structure.
While the panels come in a standard matte black
carbon fiber finish, customers can also elect for a high gloss black roof or shiny visible
carbon fiber.
The real major mod is the significantly wider rear fenders (the front axle is 2.3 inches wider,
while the rear adds a further couple of inches to that), where the original sections were cut away to make room for new fender liners (
carbon fiber, naturally) to accommodate the bigger wheel / tire combo.
Also, the extended leather package couple up with leather upper dash trim and leather sports sun visor with the mirror
while the exterior counterpart comes with
carbon fiber hood louvers, mirror caps, front splitter and side vents.
While the fenders and doors are made of aluminum, the hood, roof, and prop shaft are done in
carbon fiber — all the better to trim weight.
Last but not least, the stock diffused has been swapped with a
carbon fiber version
while the sides received brand new skirts.
While Aston's Lime Essence paint and wide range of new two - tone metal finish, body color or
carbon fiber exterior details are sure worth taking note of, the Vantage gets even more inviting once you climb inside.
In addition, a specially contoured aluminum rollbar (underneath the black or
carbon fiber «halo») provides mounting points for the new rear decklid,
while unique upper body brackets and a high - strength steel engine compartment cross beam maximize torsional rigidity.
A double front spoiler, rear diffuser, rear spoiler, side skirts and loads of other add - ons, all made from
carbon fiber, give the modified Ferrari a sportier look
while functionally serving to generate additional downforce.
Highlighting its exotic monocoque is a
carbon fiber windshield frame, which promotes strength and lightness,
while providing the attachment points for the removable, stowable cloth roof, or available exposed
carbon fiber hardtop (late availability).
The contrast stitching going all around the cabin also emphasizes the shapes all around you and
while I'm not a big fan of
carbon fiber trims being used inside cars, in this particular setting they seemed to fit right at home.
Midnight black windows and headlight surrounds accompany glossy black wheels,
while the interior has been treated to an ample serving of
carbon fiber among the cockpit's control panel and leather upholstery.
The 2019 Mercedes - AMG C43 comes with the option of walnut, oak and
carbon fiber accents,
while the top range adds diamond quilting.
Of course, the
carbon fiber mirror covers are also easily noticeable
while the boot is now sporting a
carbon fiber spoiler.
With a lightweight bodykit by TRD which includes
carbon fiber doors, hood, roof, rear wing and boot lid,
while the rear diffuser, front wing and bumpers are made from CFRP.
Inside, you can get a
carbon fiber accent package, 10 - speaker audio, and leather upholstery,
while exterior options include a la carte HID headlights and heated side - view mirrors.
The design for the Aventador Superveloce has taken inspiration from both the limited edition 50th Anniversary edition Aventador LP720 - 4 and the very special Lamborghini Veneno LP750 - 4... with aggressive vertical fins on the rear diffuser, extra air vents on the rear fascia between the taillights (as there is no adjustable rear wing anymore) and large vents under the taillights... all there to create an «open» style rear section finished mostly in matte black combined with clear
carbon fiber while four centrally mounted round exhaust pipes are responsible for the V12 soundtrack.