Tag: lightweighting

McLaren develops ART aerospace-grade carbon fiber scaled for supercar manufacturing

Posted by Kevin Jost | Mar 14, 2025 | Materials, Motorsports, Passenger Cars, Vehicles

Deployed at the McLaren Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield, UK, the new Automated Rapid Tape production method produces carbon-fiber structures optimized for lighter, stiffer, and stronger parts produced with less waste, the first production application being on the new W1 Ultimate supercar.

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Red Bull reveals lightweight hybrid RB17 hypercar at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Posted by Kevin Jost | Jul 15, 2024 | Business Development, Design, Electrification, Passenger Cars, Vehicles

Designed by Adrian Newey for track-only use, the less than 900 kg two-seater being developed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies takes its inspiration and name from Red Bull Racing F1 cars and features what is said to be the most advanced ground effect package available in a series production car.

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Electric AC Cobra fires up British Motor Show

Posted by Kevin Jost | Aug 4, 2021 | Electrification, Icons, Vehicles

The new smaller-bodied Series 1 electric launching at the show joins the larger-bodied Series 4 electric announced in June, both EVs developed with Falcon Electric to bring the iconic Cobra sports car up to date with more sustainable power.

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Gordon Murray Group announces roadmap for future mobility expansion

Posted by Kevin Jost | May 12, 2021 | Business Development, Electrification, Vehicles

Building on the philosophy behind the T.50 supercar, the far-reaching £300 million investment includes plans for a new division, Gordon Murray Electronics, to help put a sharper focus on designing and engineering advanced electric vehicles.

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