Donkervoort and Ex-Core Debut FORT-EX for the P24 RS
Donkervoort and Ex-Core Technologies have unveiled FORT-EX, a lightweight carbon-fibre subframe for the upcoming P24 RS that provides crash protection and handling precision at just 9 kg.
9 kg
approximately 1,700
What Happened
FORT-EX is a one-piece carbon-fibre monocoque that serves as the front structural subframe of the all-new Donkervoort P24 RS. It functions as a suspension and steering anchor, cooling system carrier, crash-energy absorber, and fully modular pre-assembled subframe. In a frontal crash, it absorbs energy to protect occupants and the car's engine and hybrid chassis.
9 kgkg
Combines racing-grade handling with crash protection.
- Suspension and steering anchor
- Cooling system carrier
- Crash-energy absorber
- Fully modular subframe for rapid replacement
Why this matters
This innovation demonstrates how advanced composite manufacturing can improve safety and performance in supercars, while also showing potential for use in other industries like aerospace and motorsport.
Terms in This Story
- Monocoque
- A structural shell that supports the vehicle's weight and provides rigidity, often made from a single piece of material.
- Subframe
- A structural component that supports specific parts of a vehicle, such as the engine or suspension, and can be removed as a unit.
- Carbon-fibre
- A strong, lightweight material made from thin fibers of carbon, used in high-performance vehicles.
- Syntactic foam
- A composite material made by embedding hollow spheres in a resin matrix, providing lightweight strength.
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