Reinventing the Wheel
In response to tighter CO² emission controls, automobile manufacturers seek lightweight materials to increase efficiency. Auto design leaders have discovered composites offer a 30% lighter structure compared to aluminum, and 70% lighter compared to steel.
Putting the Wheels in Motion
With more than 20 years of supporting the unique demands of the supercar and high performance automotive markets, Toray is the ideal specialty automotive program partner. Our unique product portfolio spans thermoset and thermoplastic technology, including tooling materials, highly cosmetic surfacing materials, and structural prepregs for chassis and body panel applications.
Advanced composite materials are not only strong and lightweight, facilitating reduced fuel consumption, but also promote an energy-efficient and cleaner solution for high performance automotive applications. Composites are literally paving the road for the next-generation automobiles.
Why Toray Materials?
High Temperature Resistant
Operating at temperatures usually expected in Formula 1 race cars and aircraft engines, high performance cars demand the best of composite materials. Ultra-high temperature materials from Toray are designed to withstand thermal cycling while withstanding mechanical loading.
Impact Resistant
Strong, durable, and impact resistant, Toray's prepreg systems stand up to the toughest automotive crash standards, helping ensure safety.
Cosmetic Clarity
Aesthetic beauty is achieved through close control of quality, superior materials, and optimized chemistry. Toray matrix resins are designed to minimize the damaging effects of UV and provide an impressive, long-lasting finish.
Explore Our Products
Material Formats
Composite materials for high-performance automotive applications are available both across thermoset and thermoplastic technologies in a range of formats to suit your design needs and processing options.
Resources
Toray Guide to Composites—Volume One
Toray AmberTool® Tooling Prepreg Processing Guide
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Toray Advanced Composites UK
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