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Titanium Springs Keep Ferrari Lean


     

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The Ferrari Challenge Stradale, introduced in the U.S. is said to be the first production vehicle to use titanium suspension springs throughout. Italian manufacturer CIMA S.p.A., makes the springs from elastically wound coils of Timetal LCB supplied by TiMET Automotive, Morgantown, Pa. The titanium front springs are claimed to yield a 39% weight savings over high strength steel, and 28% savings in the rear springs.
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The Ferrari Challenge Stradale, introduced in the U.S. is said to be the first production vehicle to use titanium suspension springs throughout. Italian manufacturer CIMA S.p.A., makes the springs from elastically wound coils of Timetal LCB supplied by TiMET Automotive, Morgantown, Pa. The titanium front springs are claimed to yield a 39% weight savings over high strength steel, and 28% savings in the rear springs.