Lightness is your ally. ND-07S Roadster, progress in titanium product development.

High Limit Sports[ND-07S]Now, we are selling CFRP styling kits in advance.
This time, we will explain the aim of the titanium functional parts that support this high-quality worldview that exudes "adult ease" in terms of both "driving performance" and "details," as well as the current development status.

To take advantage of its lightness, the material used is pure titanium, which is "as strong as steel, but about 60% lighter and has excellent corrosion resistance."
Due to the high processing difficulty and high costs involved, we were hesitant to commercialize it, but we decided to use it as a material that symbolizes our commitment to driving performance.

For body reinforcement, we are currently developing "strut tower bars" and "floor cross bars."
Based on the basic concepts developed with conventional steel products, we have refined a special design that takes advantage of titanium's unique characteristics of combining strength with a moderate degree of flexibility.


For example, rather than relying solely on the lightness of the materials, the layout makes the most of their characteristics. The tower bar has a cross structure, which balances weight and rigidity... creating a presence full of texture that makes you want to open and close the hood without even thinking.


The same idea applies to "sports mufflers."
While inheriting the basic design of existing products, such as the straight structure silencer, it is expected to reduce the weight by about 50%. It is also more rust-resistant than stainless steel, and its unique crystalline structure produces a high-quality, pleasant, sporty sound that is also an attraction.

In order to cater to the "adult sensibility" of each product, we have deliberately avoided flashy burnished colors and instead used a calm matte finish that makes the most of the texture of the material.
We would like you to take a close look at the details, such as the precise welding that has even removed the burnt color.

We are currently working on the details in preparation for mass production, and the product is expected to be released next spring.
A prototype will be fitted to a demo car and will be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
We apologize for the wait, but ND users, please look forward to the finished product.

Posted by K.Nishioka