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Lotus Elise aluminum space frame parts bonded with epoxy.(Metals)(Cover Story)
Advanced Materials & Processes, June, 2004
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The Lotus Elise sports car is designed with a space frame chassis constructed from extruded anodized aluminum components and bonded together with a special epoxy adhesive, a first for a production road car. The frame has an integral steel rollover structure and lightweight steel rear subframe.
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The structure tips the scales at less than 710 kg (1565 lb), yet meets all current safety regulations and has excellent torsional rigidity and durability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Attached to the chassis are front and rear clamshell ...
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