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Originally Posted by Itgb
Here is an example of weight savings through CFRP. The BMW M3 CRT used CFRP for it's hood and stated a 75% reduction in weight vs. steel. Aluminum is about 50% lighter than steel, so CFRP is a further 50% reduction from aluminum.
Rough Example:
Steel Hood: 40lb
Aluminum Hood: 20lb
CFRP Hood: 10lb
Here's a cross section of the CFRP hood
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Aluminum is about 1/3rd the weight of steel btw. If you use a structure under the CF (of whatever variant) the CF will be heavier.
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