Το τμήμα marketing της Lamborghini αποδεικνύεται ότι είναι ίσως από τα πιο έξυπνα των αυτοκινητοβιομηχανιών. Τι σκέφτηκαν; Πως μπορεί κάποιος να μάθει αναλυτικά για το νέο μας αυτοκίνητο χωρίς καν να το παρουσιάσουμε; Η λύση αρχικά ήταν οι teaser φωτογραφίες αλλά πλέον είναι ξεπερασμένος τρόπος. Ο νέος τρόπος είναι να δίνεις στον κόσμο κομμάτι, κομμάτι το νέο σου αυτοκίνητο. Με αυτό πετυχαίνεις δύο πράγματα. Και αναλύεται διεξοδικά το αυτοκίνητο σου αλλά ταυτόχρονα ανεβάζεις και το ενδιαφέρον του κόσμου.
Μετά τον κινητήρα, το κιβώτιο, την ανάρτηση αλλά και από τι είναι φτιαγμένο, ήρθε η ώρα να δούμε και το πως κατασκευάστηκε το carbon monocoque σασί της Aventador LP700-4. Κατασκευασμένο εξολοκλήρου από ενισχυμένο άνθρακα πολυμερούς πλαστικού, το λεγόμενο CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced polymer) το monocoque σασί έχει σχεδιαστεί έτσι ώστε να έχει την απαραίτητη δομική ακαμψία αλλά να προσφέρει παράλληλα και την μέγιστη ασφάλεια στους επιβάτες του. Ζυγίζει μόλις 145.5 κιλά ενώ όλο το σώμα της θα ζυγίζει 229.5 κιλά. Το σασί και το bodykit έχουν ακαμψία 35.000 Nm, ανά βαθμό παραμόρφωσης. Για να πάρεις ένα μέτρο σύγκρισης θα σου πω ότι η Murcielago έχει 20.000 Nm, το Koenigsegg CCR 28.100 Nm, ενώ η Ferrari F50 34.600 Nm
Το monocoque είναι κατασκευασμένο με τρεις διαφορετικές τεχνικές παραγωγής, μεταφορά καλουπιού με ρητίνη, προ-εμπότισμα και πλέξιμο (Resin Transfer Moulding, Prepreg, and Braiding) και έχει ενσωματωθεί μέσα του εποξικός αφρός ο οποίος αυξάνει την ακαμψία του σασί, καθώς και αλουμίνιο ώστε να διευκολυνθεί η σύνδεση με τα εμπρός και πίσω υπό-πλαίσια. Η Lamborghini στην γραμμή παραγωγής του σασί, έχει προ-συναρμολογήσει μέρη του μέσα στο καλούπι ώστε η κατασκευή τους να γίνεται γρηγορότερα. Τα στάνταρ των Ιταλών είναι πολύ ψηλά και έτσι έχουνε θέσει ανοχές μόλις 0.1mm που μπορεί να έχει η κάθε πτυχή του σασί ώστε να θεωρηθεί μη ελαττωματικό.
Να θυμίσω ότι το αυτοκίνητο διαθέτει ένα νέο V12 6.5 λίτρων κινητήρα απόδοσης 700 ίππων με 690 Nm ροπής ο οποίος συνδέεται με ένα νέο 7-τάχυτο κιβώτιο ταχυτήτων. Ζυγίζει 1.575 κιλά και χάρη στην τετρακίνηση τύπου Haldex, κάνει τα 0-100 χλμ/ώρα σε 2.9 δευτερόλεπτα με την τελική του ταχύτητα να ανέρχεται στα 350 χλμ/ώρα. Μαζί έδωσε και μια “spy” φωτογραφία με την Aventador να είναι ντυμένη με αυτά τα λευκά-μαύρα αυτοκόλλητα, που την είδαμε και στις τελευταίες spy φωτογραφίες που κυκλοφόρησαν. Ντεμπούτο θα κάνει στη Γενεύη τον Μάρτιο. Περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες μπορείς να βρεις στο δελτίο τύπου που ακολουθεί.
Επίσης κυκλοφόρησε και ένα νέο spy video που δείχνει 2 Aventador να κάνουνε δοκιμές κάπου στην Ισπανία καθώς κατευθύνονται προς την πόλη Αλμερία.
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Geneva 2011 – Lamborghini makes no compromises in the engineering and construction of its new flagship’s all-carbon fiber monocoque
- Monocoque forms a single shell in carbon fiber
- Built entirely in-house by Lamborghini with patented process
Lamborghini’s Geneva motor show launch of its Murciélago replacement promises an extraordinary new technology-driven super sports car. One significant feature will be the extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technology throughout the car, and in particular, in the entirely carbon fiber composite monocoque.
The cell of the future Lamborghini flagship super sports car is made entirely from carbon fiber and has been designed as a monocoque structure. The load-bearing structure of the vehicle is engineered as a “single shell” that functions physically as one component, thus taking full advantage of the extreme rigidity of CFRP. Formula 1 race cars have been built using CFRP monocoques for many years – and have proven their crash worthiness time and again. The same applies to road-going sports cars featuring monocoque technology – the carbon fiber occupant cell functions like an extremely safe roll cage.
Construction offer many advantages
Of course, the term “single shell” applies only in the descriptive sense – the new Lamborghini monocoque is made from a series of individual parts with specific functions, such as stiffening elements made from Braiding technology, that is one of the best technology to manage energy adsorption in case of crash. After the curing process, however, this structure functions as a single component – including the base section known as the tub and the complete roof.
The full monocoque solution offers advantages which other processes, like a tub where a metal roof structure is attached in a conventional manner, cannot realize. That’s why Lamborghini made the no compromise choice of the full monocoque, which weighs only 147.5 kilograms (324.5 lbs).
Extremely rigid construction
Superior passive safety is only one benefit of the extreme rigidity of a full carbon fiber monocoque – very high torsional rigidity is another. The monocoque is connected at the front and rear with equally rigid aluminum sub-frames, on which the suspension, engine and transmission are mounted.
The entire body-in-white of the future V12 model weighs only 229.5 kilograms (505 lbs) and boasts phenomenal torsional rigidity of 35,000 Newton meters per degree of twist. This guarantees a superb feeling of solidity, but, more importantly, extremely exact wheel control with excellent steering precision and sensitive feedback. For the dedicated driver, both are essential for truly enticing driving pleasure. The new Lamborghini flagship responds to the most minute steering input with the stunning precision of a perfectly balanced race car.
Depending on the form, function and requirements of the individual elements, the Lamborghini development team selected from three main CFRP manufacturing methods within its technology tool kit. They differ not only in their production processes, but also in the type of carbon fiber and its weave and, most importantly, in the chemical composition of the synthetic resin used.
Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM): In this process the carbon fiber mats are preformed and impregnated with an exact amount of resin. Afterwards, they are cured under heat while the part is in the mold. Lamborghini has achieved a major breakthrough by further developmening this method. Using the patented “RTM-Lambo” process, the final mold is no longer a heavy, complex metal piece, but is made instead from lightweight carbon-fiber parts, thus making the manufacturing process faster, more flexible and more efficient.
An additional benefit of the RTM-Lambo process is the low injection pressure that doesn’t require expensive equipment.
Prepreg – The carbon fiber mats used in this method, commonly known as prepreg, are pre-injected by the supplier with a thermosetting liquid resin and must be stored at a low temperature. The mats are then laminated in molds and cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave. Prepreg components are complex to make, but have an extremely high-quality surface finish (Class-A surface quality) and are therefore the preferred option for use in visible locations.
Braiding – These components are manufactured by using RTM technology. This carbon fiber weave technology is derived from the textile industry and used to make tubular components for special applications such as structural roof pillars and rocker panels. The woven components are made by diagonally interweaving the fiber in several layers.
The monocoque of the new V12 super sports car is constructed using these technologies applied in a series of special processes. One significant advancement Lamborghini realized is the ability to use already-assembled monocoque elements as the mold for the next step in the process. This makes for a considerable simplification of the manufacturing process compared with conventional methods.
Epoxy foam components are also used within the monocoque. They are placed in strategic points to increase the stiffness of the monocoque by working as spacers between the composite layers while also dampening noise and vibration. In addition, aluminum inserts are laminated into the front and rear surfaces to facilitate connection with the aluminum front and rear sub-frame elements.
Because of the complexity of the materials and process outlined above, Lamborghini decided to produce its new monocoque completely in-house, managing one strategic step in the production process.
Quality control is an absolutely crucial factor – every single monocoque is measured to exacting tolerances of only 0.1 millimeters, facilitating the extreme precision of the overall vehicle. Quality control starts with the purchase of the carbon fiber parts. Every delivery of carbon fiber is certified and the material is checked regularly for compliance with quality standards. Lamborghini worked together with its suppliers to develop a world-exclusive fiber and resin system for its RTM technology. Ultimately, these materials and processes constitute an important part of Lamborghini’s worldwide leading expertise in the field.
Carbon composite materials – A key technology for tomorrow’s high-performance automotive engineering
These materials made from CFRP combine the lowest possible weight with excellent material characteristics – they are very light, extremely rigid and exceptionally precise.
Furthermore, CFRP materials can also be formed into highly complex components with integrated functions. This reduces the number of individual parts when compared to traditional metal construction – thus enabling further weight reduction. Lighter cars have lower fuel consumption and fewer CO2 emissions. Most significantly, however, it improves the power-to-weight ratio – the deciding factor in the overall feel and performance of a sports car. A super sports car built using CFRP accelerates faster, has superior handling and better braking.
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