Quad LED headlight (headlamp)

The new Porsche LMP1 sports prototype, which will compete in the sports car World Endurance Championship (WEC) and in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 2014.

CCM applies a uniform, scratchproof, transparent coating to walnut or other wood veneers used as decor elements in luxury vehicles. A very thin layer of PU is flow moulded over the parts in the mould.

The clear coat molding (CCM) process, where wood parts are coated with transparent polyurethane (PU) to attain outstanding visual characteristics.

Faceplate for an instrument panel manufactured using clear coat molding

Photo: KraussMaffei Group

Designo paintwork uses a multi-layer process and an ultra-durable nano-technology clear coat embedded with tiny ceramic particles. designo Magno paints feature a matte topcoat that helps resist environmental damage.

With a manual transmission, the Golf R accelerates to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds, an improvement of 0.4 sec over the previous Golf R. With the DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, the time is 4.9 seconds. The Golf R’s top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph (249 km/h). 

BASF has the right paint for high-quality wood interior trim. Incidentally, for this BASF use the same paint as is used for grand pianos.
The basis of the piano coating is unsaturated polyester resins, which at BASF Coatings are condensed from alcohols and acids at 200°C. As with a cake batter, the paint producer gradually adds color pigments and additives to the resins. The additives ensure that the liquid paint does not sag when it is applied to vertical surfaces, such as the body of the piano. They also influence how quickly the paint gels and ultimately hardens. 

This vehicle complies with the Japan Automobile Federation's GT500 regulations for 2014. Along with a mid-mounted 2.0 L inline direct-injection 4-cylinder turbo engine, the vehicle is equipped with a racing hybrid system.

The matrix-beam principle now makes it possible to divide the light into individual segments. In the race car, Audi uses the technology as cornering light.