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carbon fiber

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Carbon fiber is a super light and strong material made from tiny carbon strands. It helps cars be lighter and stronger, which makes them faster.

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Carbon fiber is a lightweight, high-strength material made from thin strands of carbon atoms bonded together. It’s often used in performance cars for weight reduction and rigidity.

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