| The
Challenges -- The GM engineers had the mission of reducing the overall weight of the
new Corvette. Weight savings translate into improved performance and better fuel
economy. This required a
comprehensive review of every component in the car, looking to cut, not just ounces, but
pounds on every component.
The weight reduction had to be done with
no cost penalty, or even better, a cost benefit.
The previous brake pedal design utilized
a welded steel assembly with a total weight of 6 pounds. |
