The Future of Composites in Sports Cars: Lightness, Performance, Design

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Lamborghini Revuelto Sportcar with lightweight, aerodynamic design, projecting speed, power, agility and performance on racetrack

 

In the sports car industry, every innovation counts. Reducing weight, building a stiffer structure, using a more resistant material: these are often the details that decide a victory on the track or create the unique driving experience of a supercar.

In this constant quest for performance, carbon fiber stands out as the material perfectly suited to the requirements of sports car manufacturers.

Toray Carbon Fibers Europe is able to respond to the challenges set by this demanding sector by combining its expertise with that of its sister companies: DeltaPreg, Composites Materials Italy, Toray Advanced Composites, Euro Advanced Carbon Fiber Composites and the Advanced Materials Center EU. This control of the entire chain makes it possible to support manufacturers, designers and racing teams to achieve their most ambitious projects.

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Composite Materials Designed to Push the Boundaries of Motorsport

Lightness and Performance at the Service of Motorsport

In the world of sports cars, weight reduction is at the heart of the desire to improve performance. Thanks to TORAYCA™s high-modulus carbon fibers, it is now possible to gain in performance without compromising on safety.

Compared to aluminium, carbon fiber offers three times the stiffness for the same weight. In concrete terms, this translates into faster acceleration, more precise handling, a better driving experience and better fuel efficiency.

High-strength carbon fiber, on the other hand, favour high tensile strength, which allows it to withstand loads and stresses better without rupturing.  This is an advantage that can be felt both on the track and on the road.

Materials Designed for Extreme Conditions

With their wide range of mechanical properties, TORAYCA™ carbon fibers offer designers choice in terms of rigidity, lightness and safety.

Our high-modulus fibers allow sports cars to withstand extreme stresses while preserving the integrity of the structure. Even at 300 km/h, they guarantee maximum protection for the driver and increase performance.

A High-tech Material for Automotive Design

The use of carbon fiber in the automotive sector is not limited to a search for additional performance: it also contributes to the emotion and aesthetic appeal of a sports car.

Car interiors are also places into which carbon fiber composites can be incorporated. With different weaving and manufacturing techniques (plain weaves, twill, Preimpregnated fabrics, Resin Transfer Molding,..), the creative possibilities are endless.

Thanks to innovations such as forged carbon, designers have a material that combines lightness with the ability to create a unique visual signature providing texture, high-end finishes or a sporty feel. Carbon fiber provides designers with the opportunity to create a contemporary finish to a car’s interior whether for the luxury car market or for sports car.

The high visual quality of Torayca carbon fibers and their homogeneity lend themselves perfectly to these types of applications. Indeed, Torayca™ Carbon Fibers are also renowned for the premium feel they bring to the design of your vehicles. The class-leading textile quality of Torayca™’s T300 fiber is still unmatched in the market. Offering superior fiber alignment, consistent tow width and sizing agent ratio, Torayca™ T300’s carbon fiber range is ideally suited for creating carbon laminates with a homogeneous finish. Available in 1K, 3K and 6K tows (K = kilo per thousands of filaments), these carbon fibers are the perfect choice for interior applications.

Interior of Lamborghini Revuelto sports car with carbon fiber deco trim and finishes.

TORAYCA™: Carbon Fiber Tailored for Excellence

A Recognised Benchmark, Proven on the Track

Developed to meet the demands of motorsport, TORAYCA™ fiber is recognised as a benchmark by the industry, tested and proven on the most demanding circuits.

Our range offers:

●     High-strength fibers: designed to withstand intense loads, they are ideally suited for chassis and body parts.

●     High-modulus fibers: These reduce weight while increasing rigidity, providing exceptional precision for aerodynamic parts and suspension components.

A Concrete Response to the Challenges of Production and Decarbonization

The adoption of carbon fiber by the motorsports and car manufacturing industry does not only depend on the superior technical performance of the material; it must also respond to the demands of the manufacturing process. Toray Carbon Fibers Europe offers solutions that enable the:

  • Control of production costs,
  • Reduction of cycle times,
  • Seamless integration into industrial processes

To comply with constantly evolving environmental standards and regulations, motorsports and car manufacturers must also find ways to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment.  Incorporating raw materials sourced from biomass or recycled materials, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe’s new range of bio-circular carbon fibers (with ISCC PLUS certification) offers identical properties to standard petroleum-based carbon fibers in terms of durability, rigidity and lightness.  These bio-circular carbon fiber grades, produced in France, provide customers with the opportunity to create products with a reduced carbon footprint, thereby helping manufacturers to build a more low carbon future for motorsports and the industry.

Prestigious References: from Formula 1 to the Lamborghini Revuelto

Toray’s technology is found across the world on the track and on the road: Formula 1, endurance championships, rally, GT3… but also in iconic sports models.

Among the most notable partnerships, Toray Carbon Fibers Europe has worked with Lamborghini for several years, providing technical support and materials for the some of the legendary company’s most innovative projects. The latest Lamborghini Revuelto, showcased at the JEC World 2025 in Paris (composite materials trade fair), embodies this collaboration: lightened and stiffened chassis, engine bay and rear spoiler.

A perfect showcase of Toray’s know-how applied to the world of supercars.

Why Choose Toray Carbon Fibers Europe?

Integrated Expertise, from Fibre to the Track

At Toray Carbon Fibers Europe, you benefit from the power of an international group and the agility of a technical partner. Thanks to the combined expertise of our sister companies, we are involved at every stage of the development cycle:

  • Selection of the most suitable fibre for your use,
  • Prototyping, validation, technical support.

This integrated approach reduces deadlines, secures each phase of the project and ensures perfect consistency between your objectives and the final result.

Tailor-made Support for your R&D Projects

Your projects require precision, responsiveness and expert support.

Our engineers work directly with your teams to develop tailor-made solutions, taking into account all your mechanical, thermal, aesthetic or regulatory requirements.

Our laboratories and technical centers located in Europe ensure a rigorous and responsive follow-up, from the first phases of development to industrialization, with a clear objective: to transform your ideas into tangible and competitive results.

Lightness, performance, design, durability: Toray can help you to redefine the standards of the sports car industry.

From the Formula 1 circuits to the supercars of tomorrow, our materials reflect a strong belief: innovation is the best driver of performance.

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Toray Carbon Fibers Europe has been present for over 30 years in the field of motorsportand high-performance vehicles. Building on this heritage, our technological expertise enables car manufacturers to design safer, greener and more efficient vehicles.

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