Advanced Zircotec coating cools Aston Martin V12 Zagatos at arduous Nürburgring 24 Hours

Smooth, heat-resistant ceramic minimises turbulence in 2011 F1 ‘blown’ exhaust diffuser applications

New smooth surface ceramic minimises airflow disruption for retaining exhaust gas speed through composite structures. Requirement to maintain high speeds to regain losses with banned Formula One double diffuserOXFORD –Zircotec is to offer a new derivative of its heat resistant ceramic composite coating for engineers looking to maintain the higher airflow speeds of exhaust gases that deliver improved downforce. The latest version of the firm’s ThermoHold™ for Composites coating has a smooth surface finish to minimise exhaust gas air flow disruption, enabling F1 teams to optimise their “blown”

Ariel specifies Zircotec’s coloured ceramic coating for exclusive Atom V8

First OEM application of Performance Colours coating that offers both heat management and aesthetic qualities to protect ultimate incarnation of Ariel Atom performance carAriel’s new Atom V8 supercar is the first OEM application of Zircotec’s Performance ColoursTM ceramic exhaust coating, which offers both a highly aesthetic and effective thermal barrier. Specified by Ariel to ensure the exposed and visible exhaust system maintains its beauty, the plasma-sprayed coating also prevents heat transfer generated by the 500bhp, three litre V8 engine. “Zircotec coatings are trusted in high