This Carbon Fiber FLEXES!?

The McLaren Speedtail has so many features not found on other cars, here is one of them! The Carbon Fiber Flexes.
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[NoName-wsuq]

The most insane looking Active spoiler EVER

[drone]

Aerospace engineer here: as long as the carbon is thin enough it can flex really easily. Around the curvature, it’s undergoing very little strain due to how thin it is. It’s a really simple material science concept with some pretty cool applications like this one.

[jonbutnoh]

I’m a polymer scientist and engineer, it’s not because the carbon is thin, or only one ply. This is definitely more than one ply. The true answer lies in the orientation of the carbon fibers, as the fiber’s strain properties are unidirectional, so this section of carbon fiber is likely in a unidirectional orientation meaning all of the fibers in this are facing the same direction, as opposed to being woven

[KiLlAK]

I'm studying engineering, and my professor was actually part of the team that designed it. He always tells the story of how they did it at the beginning of each new semester.

[jhounemichaelolimba]

I didn’t expect it to flex like that much

[joshuadelaughter]

Man that paint job is a work of art in and of itself.

[spiffytuber]

This was in F1 back in the Vettel Redbull era in the 2010’s, crazy seeing it trickle down to road cars now

[bizkillall]

Damn, that driveway alone probably cost as much as my house.

[TrillMurray]

I'm more impressed with the paint lol

[Kaidenthejew]

I’m not surprised about the carbon I’m more surprised the paint doesn’t crack.

[ergnoor]

I’ve been waiting for flexible cars for all my life ))) next step - shapeshifting into the speedy corners.

[antonymous]

I'm more impressed by the paint handling that so effortlessly.

[MalikWhitelow]

Finally, someone is actually showing it while it's functioning.

[Hardhead]

I really love seeing expensive cars in action and not just for flex

[joe]

That made me smile like I haven't smiled before

[LMN]

This was inspired by aircraft. Super cool to see it outside of aviation

[LDSCars]

reminds me of those little cut outs you’d put on a paper aeroplane for xtra lift! so cool

[rhyscordova]

The shape of the Speedtail is by far the most attractive design Mclaren has done and if I got them cash to buy one, HELL YESS

[armandokoshena]

Yea, this is what a call a hypercar. Amazing

[vrajdpatelc]

Oh nice to see you showing my car and it's features to everyone ❤