American polymer material manufacturer PolyOne has announced that the company's newly developed lightweight carbon fiber composite chassis has won the favor of Chevrolet Corvette C7. As the iconic supercar of GM Group, Corvette C7 will take its performance to the next level.
Compared with the previously used aluminum chassis, this new material using the Polyvan pultrusion process has achieved weight reduction while maintaining the original torsional stiffness. In addition, the product also achieved a qualitative leap in terms of structural integrity, and its bending stiffness and fatigue strength were significantly improved. The new chassis made from this will be more secure, durable and durable. It is reported that this carbon fiber composite chassis will be applicable to all Corvette C7 models.
Matthew Borowiec, General Manager of PolyOne Composites Division, is very satisfied with the company's latest masterpiece: "Our team has repeatedly weighed various composite materials in order to produce the best results. Compared to the current aluminum chassis, This carbon fiber composite product has reduced the weight by 17%, and passed the reliability tests and real car road tests of GM Group with excellent results. We will do our best to continue to write Corvette's legend. This is for us It is also a great glory. "
Realizing lightweight while maintaining high performance can be said to be the magic weapon for victory in the automotive field today. The reduction in mass not only leads to faster vehicle speeds, but also improves fuel efficiency. This is true for all models. Therefore, GM often uses the Corvette series as a test body for new technology tests, including the lightweight chassis developed this time.