Gordon Murray Design has unveiled chassis technology it claims can cut vehicle body weight by up to 50 per cent.
The lightweight construction – named iStream Superlight – is made by combining an aluminium frame with carbon-fibre composite plastics.
As a result, the famous British firm says the structure can reduce vehicle body weight ‘by up to 50 per cent’ when compared with a stamped-metal equivalent, while also offering ‘greater safety, lower emissions, improved handling and enhanced durability’.
Alongside its new chassis technology, the company also unveiled an iStream lightweight seat. Using similar materials as the chassis, the innovative design is claimed to offer a 30 per cent reduction in weight compared with conventional sports car seats.
The iStream Superlight® chassis on display on the @PlanetGMD stand C3-100 at @lcv_event #LCV2018 pic.twitter.com/r9dNe3Ey9i
— Gordon Murray Design (@PlanetGMD) September 12, 2018
Legendary designer Gordon Murray, who has created a number of Formula One-winning race cars along with the McLaren F1 road car, founded the firm in 2007.
He said: “The new iStream Superlight approach to vehicle manufacturing is a paradigm-shifting innovation for the global automotive industry. It is a breakthrough that will deliver the lightest chassis technology for decades to come.
“The Gordon Murray Design team has created a unique, adaptable and cost-effective way for manufacturers around the world to dramatically improve vehicle performance and efficiency.”
