BMW Prepare Carbon Fiber Rims

Munich - BMW could be the first manufacturer to standard carbon fiber rims . The rim is made Australian company , Carbon Revolution ( CR ) , has been introduced in the mat BMW Innovation Days 2014 in Munich . The marketing plan is said to begin in 2016 .

BMW's familiar with this composite material , mostly made ​​of carbon fiber body I3 . Rims claimed 20 percent lighter than aluminum rims and 10 percent lighter than other carbon fiber rim . Unfortunately , the production can not be done related to European regulations.

Forged
CR homemade rim is claimed as the first carbon fiber rims are made with forged techniques ( printed without connection ) . Citroen SM car 's performance is the first model that uses a mix of carbon and resins to the rim in 1972 .

Then in 2008 , Weds Sports introducing pure carbon fiber rim on one model. CR has launched all- carbon fiber rims , CR - 9 , the Shelby Ultimate Aero , and then finally decided to counter , USD 16.000 per set ( 4 rims ) .

Not only rims , BMW also showcases some of the other parts are made of carbon fiber , such as the steering wheel and the coupling ( propeller shaft ) . In addition to light , the display can give the impression gahar steering wheel . While the coupling is claimed to 3 kg lighter than steel , means that will help minimize friction . These components will be used in the M3 and M4 .