We initially saw talk of carbon fiber wheels in restricted form from Koenigsegg, which established a set of carbonshoes for its 1,341-hp One:1 hypercar. The One:1 saw simply 7 examples of production, so the 13-pound wheels on that rarified missile seemed unique one-offs. Then, during the 2015 Detroit automobile show, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R got in the general public eye. At all four corners of the vehicle lived thick seven-spoke carbon fiber wheels, a development Ford promotes as the very first carbon fiber wheels ever adjusted to a series production car.
Autoblog noted General Motors’ interest in the technology after it spoke with GM light polymer systems technical person William Rodgers. He mentioned that cars like Cadillac’s V-Series would be severe candidates. If the woven wheel does reach production, anticipate the Camaro and the Corvette to get the exact same option.
General Motors stated the utilization of carbon fiber wheels could potentially lower unsprung weight and rotational mass by approximately 35 pounds per automobile. According to the report, GM is currently evaluating the wheels to identify how they manage potholes and everyday wear.
Cadillac and Chevrolet have not yet confirmed the report.
