Introduction of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics in Lexus LFA
Toho Tenax, the core company of the Teijin Group’s fiber business, made an announcement on use of its carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) in various component of newly unveiled Lexus LFA, Lexus “F” premium sports car series by Toyota during this year Tokyo Motor Show. The CFRP will be used in total of 65 percent of the Lexus LFA’s cabin resulting in 100 kilogram of weight reduction in cabin weigh in comparison to aluminum made cabin, while maintaining high rigidity required by the manufacturer.
The CFRP will also be used for such component as diffuser, speed-controlled rear wing and interior components. The introduction of CFRP markets an important step toward the use of carbon fiber in manufacturing core automotive components. With estimated 4 million electric vehicles and other environmentally friendly next-generation automobiles that are expected to hit the market with such requirements as high rigidity, ultra light weight; Toho Tenax is hoping to provide its CFRP product to these type of vehicles.
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