All articles tagged with #carbon fiber
Gunther Werks reveals the GXR-Evo, a 15-unit limited-edition Porsche 911 powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six producing 455 hp, with a dry weight of 2,386 lb thanks to a full carbon-fiber build; paired with a re-engineered Getrag G50 six-speed manual, it emphasizes analog driving over turbo power and includes a matching MYSIM racing simulator for each owner.
Aston Martin unveils the Valen at Monterey Car Week as its most powerful front‑engine production car, powered by an 838-horsepower twin‑turbo 5.2-liter V12 built by Q, with a carbon‑fiber chassis that saves about 243 pounds and a titanium exhaust. It offers a track‑focused drive mode lineup, 0–60 mph in 3.0 seconds, and a top speed of 214 mph, with production limited to 150 units and deliveries slated for Q2 2027; interior options and bespoke luggage are available to tailor the car.
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board’s final report blames OceanGate’s failures, design flaws, and inadequate regulatory oversight for the Titan submersible disaster, finding that the carbon-fiber hull properties were never validated and the construction/testing did not follow standard engineering practices, leaving the pressure hull vulnerable during repeated dives; five passengers died in 2023 and OceanGate subsequently ceased operations, with findings echoing the prior US NTSB assessment.
AC Cars debuts the Cobra GT Coupe, a fixed-roof evolution of the Cobra GT Roadster featuring a carbon-fiber body, a Ford 5.0L V8 with outputs from 450 HP up to 799 HP in the Clubsport edition, a curb weight around 3,500 pounds, and a price ladder ending at $537,642 for the limited Clubsport; base prices start around $315k, with deliveries expected in 2028 as production ramps toward ~1,000 cars per year.
Audi is wrapping up the five‑cylinder era with the RS3 Competition Limited, a 750-unit mid‑2026 final edition that adds a track‑focused coilover suspension, larger stabilizer bar, carbon‑fiber aero components, carbon‑ceramic brakes, and Neodymium Gold accents inside and out, plus a unique white-instrument cluster homage; Germany pricing is about €40,000 over a standard RS3, with U.S. timing and pricing not announced.
A custom 2022 Dodge Challenger built by ExoMod to resemble a 1969 Daytona is heading to auction at Barrett Jackson. The car features extensive hand-shaped carbon fiber panels, a modified front end, and retains its powerful 797 hp supercharged V8 engine. Despite its unconventional appearance, it has received awards and is considered a striking, if controversial, tribute to classic muscle cars.
Mansory has customized the new BMW M5 by adding extensive carbon fiber details, a more aggressive exterior, and significantly increased power, resulting in a wild, high-performance super sedan with controversial design elements like triple exhaust tips inspired by the Honda Civic Type R.
Pininfarina, in collaboration with JAS Motorsport, is reimagining the Honda NSX with a new carbon fiber body, improved stance, and a tuned V6 engine, set to be unveiled in the first half of 2026, while retaining classic design elements like pop-up lights.
The Phoebus project by ESA and partners is developing innovative carbon-fiber reinforced plastic hydrogen tanks for the Ariane 6 rocket, with progress including the production of a 2600-liter tank and preparations for cryogenic testing in Germany, aiming to reduce rocket mass and improve space launch technology.
TAG Heuer has developed a groundbreaking carbon fiber-based hairspring called TH-Carbonspring, which offers advantages like being amagnetic, shock-resistant, and lightweight, potentially revolutionizing high-end watchmaking. The company showcased this innovation with limited-edition versions of its Monaco and Carrera chronographs, featuring extensive use of carbon fiber in their design.
Ford has unveiled the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon, a radical version with a fully exposed carbon-fiber body that is lighter and more performance-oriented, featuring a 815-horsepower supercharged V-8 and a cohesive weave pattern across the vehicle. It will be available this October, likely at a premium price over the base model.
Ford introduces the Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon edition, featuring extensive carbon fiber bodywork to reduce weight and enhance aerodynamics, while maintaining its high-performance racecar status. The edition emphasizes aesthetic and functional carbon fiber elements, though the interior remains relatively standard, and the weight savings are modest. The car's striking appearance and performance capabilities make it a standout, despite personal preferences for traditional paint.
Ford has unveiled the 2025 Mustang GTD Liquid Carbon at Laguna Seca, featuring an all-naked carbon fiber exterior that reduces weight and enhances aesthetics, with a powerful 815-horsepower supercharged V8, and expected to cost around $400,000.
Mike Wooten of Franklin, NC, suspects that a black object with carbon fiber weaving and burnt titanium that crashed into his house on May 21 is space debris. This follows a similar discovery in Canton, 40 miles away. Wooten believes the two pieces might be connected and plans to investigate further.
The new Pagani Huayra R Evo is the most powerful Pagani model to date, boasting an 888 hp V12 engine and a longer tail, removable roof section, and improved carbon fiber construction. The car delivers enhanced performance, sound, and downforce, with a 45% increase in downforce and 21% more aerodynamic efficiency. It features advanced carbon fiber technology, a refined chassis, and upgraded brakes. Buyers who join the Arte in Pista program will have the opportunity to drive their cars at top tracks, accompanied by track engineers, mechanics, and other support.