Top 9: geekiest weight saving in fast cars OWNSILENT

  Weight-Saving Measures in High-Performance Vehicles

Exploring Weight-Saving Measures in High-Performance Vehicles

It's fascinating to see how car manufacturers and designers focus on reducing weight to enhance performance, even by the smallest margins.

Summary of Weight-Saving Innovations

  • Porsche GT3 RS (992): Replaced traditional enamel badge with a lacquered sticker to save weight, emphasizing Porsche's commitment to lightweighting despite added weight from advanced technology like active aero, DRS, and adaptive suspension.

  • Gordon Murray Automotive T.50: Managed to shave off 300g from the pedal assembly, utilizing sharpened edges as the anti-slip surface for an incredibly lightweight and efficient design.

  • Honda NSX Type R: Saved a mere 10g by replacing the leather gear gaiter with a chainmail technomesh, highlighting Honda's pursuit of performance through weight reduction.

  • Alpine A110: Brembo and Alpine saved 2.5kg by integrating the electronic parking brake into the main brake caliper and minimizing the use of brackets for the brake lines.

  • Lotus Elise (S2 Touring Pack): Electric windows in the Elise represented a marginal weight saving over manual windows, demonstrating Lotus's dedication to lightweighting.

  • Porsche Boxster Spyder (RS Spyder): Saved 7.6kg by redesigning the roof, including a lightweight 'bimini top' for functionality without compromise.

  • Mercedes SLR McLaren: Achieved a 6kg reduction by opting for a manual roof latch, balancing luxury and performance needs.

  • McLaren 750S: Saved 1.9kg by replacing the foldaway instrument screen of the 720S with a fixed binnacle, refining the vehicle's performance focus.

  • Aston Martin Valkyrie: Developed optional lightweight paint to save 700g over standard colors, pushing the boundaries of weight-saving in automotive design.

Each of these examples highlights the meticulous attention to detail and innovative thinking that goes into making high-performance vehicles lighter and faster, proving that in the world of automotive design, every gram counts.


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