Carbon Fibre
ASIDE FROM BEING A STRONG AND DURABLE MATERIAL, CARBON FIBRE IS ALSO INCREDIBLY LIGHT WEIGHT.
It was primarily used in the aerospace industry before it was introduced into the Formula One™ arena by McLaren in the 1980s for the building of their chassis.
The primary benefit of carbon fibre products is in their strength-weight ratio. If one were to weigh two physically identical components made of steel and carbon fibre the carbon fibre part would typically be 70% lighter. When utilised, this saving makes a vehicle substantially lighter. Less physical weight to be pulled by the engine allows for greater engine efficiency, lower rpm, and less fuel consumption.
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