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  • ...power to all four wheels. The car is constructed almost entirely of carbon fiber , and weighs only 2200 LBs. The car goes from 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and has a ...lemento-concept-v10-carbon-fighter Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept: V10 Carbon Fighter]
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  • ...in cars (potentially improving lightness and strength). Aluminum, carbon fiber and fiberglass are currently being used more in cars today.
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  • ...Audi badges and rearview mirror). With featherweight power-operated carbon-fiber Recaro seats up front with no room for rear passengers, Audi keeps the weig
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  • ...astic, metal, rubber (silicone) or composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber or kevlar). Due to the limited time air actually remains inside the intake ...ng weight and insulating the air from the engine bay in some cases. Carbon fiber and other advanced composites (such as Kevlar) come at significant costs an
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  • ...]], thinwall subframes, BBS magnesium wheels, titanium springs, and carbon fiber seats and bodywork, reducing the car's weight to 1,980 lb (900 kg). An
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  • ...CTR-3's developers made the additon of several unique aluminum and carbon fiber panels and a new lattice tubing spaceframe. All the panels on the car are made from carbon fiber, with the exception of the bonnet and doors, which are fabricated from alum
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  • |Chassis = multi-tubular steel frame chassis<br>Carbon Fiber body
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  • ...r yet. Cars are built by hand in Italy using the best materials in carbon fiber & aluminum.
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  • |Body Style = '''2 door 2 seat carbon fiber monocoque'''
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  • *Construction: [[Graphite-reinforced plastic|Carbon fiber]] body over carbon fiber tub with rear alloy subframe *Front brakes: [[Brembo]] CCM (carbon-ceramic) discs w/6-pot calipers, power assist [[Anti-lock braking system|AB
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  • The one-piece body is shaped of structural carbon fiber, and forms the chassis that would be offered through a traditional frame. T ...nd no doors. On the inside, occupants will be surrounded by exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum with Black Thunder and Tiluminum accents.
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  • *Body: Carbon/Glass fiber composite *Safety: 6 Point seat belt/Harness, Fire extinguisher, Carbon composite structure(Front&Rear&Side)
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  • ...ft (1.2 m) tall. It weighs just over 3,020 lb (1,370 kg) thanks to carbon fiber body panels. The Zenvo is entirely a result of Danish design. The carbon fibre body is made in Germany and many components such as gauges, gas tank,
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  • ...derCropped.jpg|thumb|center|500px|In the 1998 [[Ford Ranger EV]], [[carbon fiber]] [[leaf spring]]s support a [[De Dion tube]] located by Watt's linkage whi
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  • ...l transmission]]. The XJR-15’s chassis and bodywork are composed of carbon fiber and Kevlar, and its engine features an advanced electronically managed [[fu ...was developed by Jaguar Sport for the purpose of testing the endurance of carbon and plastic bodywork at high speeds. It was based mechanically on the V12-p
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  • ...enveiled the Sesto Elemento Concept. The car is made completely of carbon Fiber and has the same 5.2 Liter V10 engine from the Gallardo. The Sesto Elemento
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  • ...aceframe and aluminum honeycomb panels encased with autoclave-cured carbon fiber bodywork. Engineering of the unique engine that is used in the S7 was head *Body Panels: Autoclave-cured prepreg Carbon fiber
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  • Intake Manifold: Carbon Fiber<br /> Variable Intake: Butterfly valve in carbon fiber intake manifold closed at low rpm, open at high rpm<br />
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  • ...sibling. Performance is supposed to be phenomenal. Extensive use of carbon fiber lowered the weight despite the addition of new body panel real estate in th
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  • ...us offers simple upgrades such as low profile spoilers, bodykits, [[carbon fiber]] splitters, and multi-piece alloy wheels. More serious upgrades include ra
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  • ...m|ABS]] and [[traction control]], as well as the extensive use of [[carbon fiber]] for the body work made the vehicle significantly lighter than the Diablo,
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  • ...t, and remapped fuel computers. The Cup also featured a toned-down carbon fiber-trimmed interior with aluminum pedals and a MOMO steering wheel, and the dr
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  • ...35,500, It features pearlescent white livery contrasted by the real carbon fiber rooftop and mirror housings as well as the gloss black of the bumper grille ...html Peugeot Launches Limited Edition of RCZ Sports Coupe with Real Carbon Fiber Roof in Frankfurt ]
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  • ...d blacked out taillight surrounds. Options will come in the form of carbon fiber trim for the interior and F1-style shift lights for the instrument panel. [
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  • ...ection aluminum [[monocoque]] and its body panels were moulded from carbon fiber.
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  • ...n, like its cockpit-looking roof. Other notable specs were the same carbon fiber chassis and OX99 engine as the F1 car, essentially providing the closest ex
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  • ...nced lumbar and lateral support for performance driving, and a faux carbon fiber steering wheel and satin silver "cue ball" shift knob were used. The gauge ...rt-4/239/ Mopar performance parts] in conjunction with lightweight, carbon fiber body peices for weight reduction. On drag slicks, it ran an 11.83-second pa
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  • The exterior is covered in Hydro Silver Pearl, with dark carbon fiber and polished aluminum accents. In addition to embodying Chrysler grand tour
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  • ...by Noble Automotive in Leicestershire. It's made from stainless steel and carbon fibre and uses a twin turbocharged [[V8]]. ...he bodywork made out of glassfibre while the production models are made of carbon fibre.
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  • ...rns out 220 horsepower, as the regular Exige but also adds a set of carbon fiber ProBax sport seats swathed in black microfiber with contrast stitching and ...developing 260 hp and 174 lb-ft allied to less weight via extensive use of carbon fibre. Another distinguishing feature is a unique livery composed of a matt
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  • The HSC body is composed of carbon fiber panels over an all-aluminum unit body frame. Short overhangs and a 104.7-in
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  • |Chassis =[[Carbon fiber]] and [[aluminum]] honeycomb [[monocoque]] ...in laying-out the GT-One. TTE designed and manufactured the car's carbon fiber chassis and bodywork in-house, while [[Toyota]] supplied an upgraded versio
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  • ...he later second-generation [[Ford Escort|Escort GT]], and a leather/carbon fiber shift knob. ...porary Mercury Tracer, shift knob replaced by a leather one without carbon fiber.
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  • The production Lexus LFA features a new [[V10 engine]] and a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) body. The use of CFRP materials, which account f ...ar distinguishes itself by way of canards and a fixed wing in CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) and ECU work that ups the power output from 560 to 570
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  • ...errari360challenge1.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The 360 Challenge Stradale has [[carbon fibre]] wing mirrors that are smaller than those of the standard car]] ...a [[Formula One]]-style sequential gearshift, and extensive use of Carbon fiber components.
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  • ...and tail adds, in addtion, they also have different interiors with carbon fiber and leather upgrades as well as a unique VIN#
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  • ...h-car/ BMW teases Megacity EV, first volume production vehicle with carbon fiber structure]
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  • Interior accents include a "carbon-fiber" technical finish on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, instrument-panel b ...gauges, all trimmed with a unique blue accent and located within a carbon fiber-trimmed binnacle. Oil pressure and temperature may be monitored through a s
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  • ...icated only to racing was developed. The CLK GTR was built around a carbon fiber monocoque, the V12 engine was mounted longitudinally behind the passenger c
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  • ...pé and Spyder with aerodynamic body cladding, a chrome mesh grille, carbon-fiber interior trim, and special 19 inch wheels. It uses the [[Skyhook]] active ...the racing success of the [[Maserati MC12]]. This version featured extra carbon fibre body panels and interior trim.
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  • ...d front and rear diffuser, and an optional aerodynamic package with carbon fiber front and rear spoilers.
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  • ...tures the heavy use of lightweight materials such as alluminium and carbon fiber. The interior is reclad with new leather and color options. If desired by t
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  • ...ns modeled on the original 1968 KR, a unique carbon fiber splitter, carbon fiber mirror caps, and functional brake cooling ducts. The suspension was tuned ...od, 20" Alcoa wheels, fibreglass ram-air Super Snake hood, stripes, carbon fiber front splitter and skirts, larger 6-piston [[Baer brakes]], front and rear
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  • ...e. To reduce weight, the Equinox Fuel Cell has aluminum doors and a carbon fiber hood. As a fun fact, the Equinox fuel cell has [[Pontiac Torrent]] headligh ...l cell has four vapor outlets which replace the exhaust pipe. Three carbon-fiber fuel tanks storing up to a maximum of 9.25 pounds (4.2&nbsp;kg) of gaseous
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  • ...tial of up to 1300 hp. The chassis and body is made entirely out of carbon fiber with no engine subframe hence the chassis is exceptionally rigid. The car w
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  • ...e GT1, although it was heavily modified from its stock form. A new carbon fiber body that resembled the Elise was built, featuring a much longer length in
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  • ...nced Engine Research]] (AER) P07 2000 cc Inline-4. Using the first carbon fiber [[monocoque]] in Radical's history, the SR9 weighs a mere 775 kg (1,709 lb)
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  • ...and rear fascias and new, visually louder graphics as well as a new carbon fiber rear wing mounted on aluminum supports. Options will include lithium-ion ba
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  • The specially developed braided carbon fiber used for the ‘A’ posts and the engine bay cross brace result in an imme
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  • ...e. This taut body layout, coupled with weight savings gained from a carbon fiber-reinforced, plastic driveshaft and an aluminum hood (and on the Roadster, a
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  • ...n leather with cloth inserts in the center. The GT-S also came with Carbon-fiber look trim in the front door rear seating area panels. <br />Main difference
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  • *Carbon Gray Pearl ...lizing XM Satellite radio, as well as extensive use of aluminum and carbon fiber. Pricing is up to US$49,100 without destination.
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  • ...awk’s major components are hand made, such as the frame, the unique carbon-fiber top and the retractable system that lowers the top into the trunk (leaving
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  • ...f the car is designed to be luxurious. The interior is a mix of gel coated carbon fibre, blue leather and silver "Brightex", a synthetic material which was f The body of the car, made entirely of carbon fibre, has undergone extensive wind tunnel testing to achieve maximum down
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  • ...D changer, steering wheel audio controls, body-color side sills and carbon fiber interior accents. The EX is available with leather upholstery, a DVD [[Navi
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  • ...er” leather trim for better grip on the steering wheel, and special carbon fiber finishing on the center stack.
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  • The R8's structure and body are both composed of [[carbon fiber]], a lightweight polymer material which is extremely lightweight and strong
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  • ...he model saw production. Other than its removable [[Targa]]-style [[carbon fiber]] roof panel, the vehicle was essentially identical to the coupé, with onl
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  • ...ted of steel tube frames with carbon-fiber skins, rather than being carbon-fiber monocoques, and must use production-based engines. The intention of the DP
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  • ...le only in a polarising bright yellow colour (known as "XU-3 Yellah") with carbon fibre inserts and large rear wing, the GTS-R engine could be [[Engine balan ...rs. A weight reduction program was enacted which included the fitment of a carbon fibre bonnet and magnesium wheels. A 7.0 litre (427ci) V8 from the [[Chevro
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  • The interior design is complemented by carbon fiber, titanium and body-color finishes. The optional electroluminescent gauges a
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  • ...>[http://timeforchange.org/what-is-a-carbon-footprint-definition What is a carbon footprint - definition]</ref> though typically burns fewer litres per kilom ...calculating</ref>, saving 3 gallons of gas every 100 miles saves 3 tons of carbon dioxide every 10,000 miles of driving.
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  • ...nd they’ll also broaden the S2000 CR’s appeal to PETA members. Faux carbon fiber trim is a slavishly trendy addition, but we can forgive anything in a car t
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  • ...ECU]] and various engine management systems are available, as are [[carbon fiber]] body parts and various [[body kit]]s. "Universal" parts such as [[steerin
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  • ...is now the most common form of car bodywork, although aluminum and carbon fiber may also be used.
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  • *First [[carbon fiber|carbon fibre]] [[monocoque]] - 1993 [[McLaren F1]]
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  • ...ll see you deleting another 40lbs by substituting door speakers for carbon fiber panels, deleting the radio and a significant portion of silencing material
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