PIRELLI’S NEW CINTURATO P7 ARRIVES: THE TYRE WITH AN ‘INTELLIGENT’ COMPOUND THAT ADAPTS ITSELF TO TEMPERATURE AND DRIVING CONDITIONS
GREATER SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND COMFORT: THANKS ALSO TO A COMMON DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME TOGETHER WITH PREMIUM CAR MANUFACTURERS
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Milan, May 25 th , 2020 – The new Pirelli Cinturato P7, a high-performance summer tyre, delivers increased safety, efficiency, and sustainability. It follows on in the great tradition of the Cinturato, with 70 years of history behind it, as well as capitalising on all the lessons learned from the continuous development of the previous-generation P7. This new tyre is already on sale in preparation for summer, making its debut in all European and Asian markets.
SAFETY IS AN EVEN BIGGER PRIORITY
A survey commissioned by Pirelli, which took place between the end of April and beginning of May among drivers using tyres in 18-inch size or higher, highlighted the tendency for increased car use in future – especially while social distancing measures are in place. In China, 68% of respondents said they would use their cars more, in Italy the figure was 31%, and in Germany 20%.
More than 50% of people surveyed said that they wanted to change tyres before the end of the year to ensure optimal safety for their cars. The criteria governing their choice showed increased attention to tyre reliability and quality: the percentage of respondents prioritising safety characteristics increased to 59% in Germany, 78% in Italy and 86% in China.
THE NEW PIRELLI CINTURATO P7
Starting from the previous generation launched in 2009, which has become a homologation leader, the Cinturato P7 has been constantly updated and improved thanks to the close partnerships between Pirelli and the world’s premium car makers.
The latest generation of Pirelli Cinturato P7 highlights what the biggest priorities are for today’s modern motorists: safety and efficiency. Pirelli’s engineers, through an intense programme of research and development, have come up with a product featuring high levels of technology able to overcome the typical compromises associated with tyres. The new technologies created for the Cinturato P7 are capable of reconciling conflicting requirements, such as performance in the wet and low rolling resistance, achieving a new technological standard to satisfy drivers and car makers all over the world. The technical innovations on the latest Cinturato include a new compound equipped with a type of ‘mechanical intelligence’ that can change according to ambient temperatures: a bit like having two compounds in one.
SAFETY ABOVE ALL, BUT ALSO COMFORT AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Safety is the key characteristic of the new Pirelli Cinturato P7. As well as improving on the dry handling of its predecessor, Pirelli’s new tyre for premium cars also greatly improves wet handling, aquaplaning and braking in particular: taking four metres less to come to a stop from 100kph. The innovations introduced by Pirelli’s engineers also improve acoustic comfort (thanks to less road noise) and ride comfort, with the new tyre better able to absorb bumps in the road. Overall tyre life increases by six per cent, meaning that tyres have to be changed less frequently. Rolling resistance also goes down by an average of one class (minus 12%), improving fuel consumption by four per cent (measured on the WLTP cycle) as well as CO₂ emissions.
THE ‘INTELLIGENT’ COMPOUND THAT ADAPTS TO TEMPERATURE
The new-generation Cinturato P7’s innovations start with the key element to every tyre: the tread pattern, which is contact with the road. The tread pattern specifically created for the new Cinturato P7 is enriched with silica and specific resins that help to increase grip and enhance the function of the tyre’s polymers. These are synthetic elastic materials that are chemically modified to improve the interaction with silica – and these polymers can change according to the tyre’s working temperature. This means that the new compound benefits from a sort of ‘mechanical intelligence’ thanks to better distribution of the silica particles and more effective interaction between them. As a result, the tyre’s characteristics can alter according to driving and temperature conditions, giving the driver an extremely wide optimal working range.
A TREAD PATTERN BORN OUT OF VIRTUAL REALITY
Every part that makes up the tread pattern of the new Cinturato P7 has a specific function: from the lateral and longitudinal grooves whose pattern is specifically intended to evacuate water in the most efficient way possible, to the specific shoulder blocks designed to deliver the minimum possible stopping distances both in the wet and the dry. Not only that, but the actual design and rigidity distribution of these blocks allows the new Cinturato to have the biggest possible contact patch through corners, delivering a safe and precise driving experience in all conditions (which also benefits comfort). Having been brought to life virtually on computer and then tested physically, the design process optimises both ride and acoustic comfort for the driver.
REDUCED BRAKING DISTANCES THANKS TO DIALOGUE WITH ELECTRONICS
Another area that Pirelli’s engineers have worked on is the tyre’s capability to ‘talk’ with existing electronic driver aid systems. In the case of ABS, for example – assuming the same car and tyre size – a tread pattern optimised to work in synergy with the car’s own electronics is able to brake sooner. Tests carried out when braking from 100kph have shown that the new Cinturato P7 needs an average of four fewer metres to stop: a reduction of between seven and 10%. The development of the new Cinturato in collaboration with the world’s leading carmakers, through virtual tyre models, has meant that the tyres can be optimally tuned to work together with existing driver aids. One good example is lane control systems. If twinned with an ‘unknown’ tyre, these systems can potentially make continual corrections, as they are not familiar with the specific dynamics of the tyre. If the same car is equipped with a new Cinturato P7, complete with the marking that distinguishes it as having been made for that particular manufacturer, the car’s lane departure system will not request these continual corrections, as it will know the tyre ‘by heart’.
MORE GRIP AND LESS WEAR THANKS TO NEW MATERIALS
The materials created for the new Pirelli Cinturato P7 offer greater mechanical resistance as well as guaranteeing better grip in all sorts of different driving situations. The reduced wear from this ‘high mileage’ compound means that a longer distance can be covered on a set of tyres and motorists can save money. This is thanks to the use of polymers in the compound that have a high molecular weight: in other words chains of chemical elements that are very long and so give the tyre certain mechanical properties such as greater resistance to abrasion and increased durability. The tread pattern compound was designed alongside the tyre as a whole, to deliver an optimum balancing of the tread system, that optimises the tyre’s footprint to the road, reducing heat generated while driving and contributing to an increase in grip yet reduction in wear.
LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND DECREASED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WITH A LIGHTER AND MORE EFFICIENT STRUCTURE
Having increased the mechanical resistance of the compound, not only is less material needed for the tread pattern (while maximising the overall tyre life) but also the overall weight of the tyre is reduced thanks to a complete review of all the materials used. Less material means less weight, decreased rolling resistance, and a more mindful use of resources. All this leads to lower fuel consumption, which saves every motorist money and reduces the impact on the environment. Pirelli’s engineers also worked on the reinforcement materials, without compromising the structure of the new Cinturato P7. The use of cords that are highly resistant to traction means that fewer of them can now be used, additionally contributing to weight reduction. Getting overall weight down was one of the key requests from car manufacturers, helping them meet increasingly stringent emissions targets worldwide.
ELECT, RUN FLAT AND SEAL INSIDE: PIRELLI’S TECHNOLOGIES TO HELP EVERY CUSTOMER
The new Cinturato P7 is born with Pirelli’s best-known technologies, adapted for all the different new car models that the tyres are homologated for – or to answer the needs of motorists who have specific requirements. These include the recently-launched Pirelli Elect range – a package of technologies specifically tailored for electric or plug-in hybrid cars – featuring instantly available grip to suit the strong performance characteristics of electric engines, lower rolling resistance to maximise battery range, and reduced noise to benefit from the quietness and comfort of electric power. The new Cinturato P7 can also include Run Flat and Seal Inside technologies, which allow drivers to keep going even after a puncture. The first system uses reinforced sidewalls to support the weight of the car; the second deploys a special mousse that can instantly plug holes that are up to four millimetres wide.
CINTURATO P7: THE CLASS LEADER CHOSEN MOST FREQUENTLY BY PREMIUM CAR MANUFACTURERS
Development of the new Cinturato P7 started around three years ago. Before the aftermarket versions, the original equipment tyres homologated by manufacturers were created, for cars that will hit the road in the coming weeks. The new P7 arrives with more than 70 homologations to its name already, and by the end of 2020, that figure is expected to grow to over 100. Each one of these specific homologations requires a specific research and development programme, carried out in tandem with every carmaker involved. In particular, with ‘marked’ tyres created for cars with 17-inch rims or bigger, the Cinturato P7 already has 23 homologations alongside the 100 plus gained by its predecessor. This confirms Pirelli’s Cinturato P7 as being the class leader, most commonly chosen by premium carmakers.
Летняя шина Pirelli Cinturato P7 — тесты, отзывы, обзор
Pirelli Cinturato P7 — летняя шина премиум класса с асимметричным рисунком протектора для средних и крупных легковых автомобилей, кроссоверов.
На базе модели разработана Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue с улучшенными результатами на мокром асфальте и повышенной топливной экономичностью.
Страна производитель: Италия, Румыния, Россия, Германия.
Тест Pirelli Cinturato P7 от шведского «Vi Bilagare», проведенный в 2013 году
В 2013 году эксперты шведского издания Vi Bilagare провели тест летней шины Пирелли Цинтурато П7 в размере 205/55 R16 и сравнили её с восемью аналогичными покрышками среднего и премиум класса.
Итоги теста
По итогам теста Pirelli Cinturato P7 заняла четвертое место в общем зачете. Шина в целом показала сбалансированные характеристики и одинаково эффективно выступила и на сухом, и на мокром дорожном покрытии.
| Дисциплина | Место | Комментарий | |
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Торможение на сухом асфальте | 6 | Тормозной путь на 1,9 метра длиннее, чем у лидера теста. |
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Управляемость на сухом асфальте | 2 | Время прохождения трассы на 0,41 сек больше, чем у лидера теста. |
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Торможение на мокром асфальте | 4 | Тормозной путь на 2,5 метра длиннее, чем у лидера теста. |
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Управляемость на мокром асфальте | 1 | Лучший результат. Время прохождения круга на 0,55 сек меньше, чем у ближайшего результата. |
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Поперечное сцепление на мокром асфальте | 4 | Время прохождения круга на 0,23 сек больше, чем у лидера теста. |
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Продольное аквапланирование | 2 | Скорость потери сцепления с дорогой на 0,4 км/ч меньше, чем у лидера теста. |
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Экономичность | 5-6 | Расход топлива на 0.2 л/100 км больше, чем у лидера теста. |
Отзыв экспертов, проводивших тест:
На сухом асфальте ведет себя безопасно и уверенно. На мокром асфальте лучшее время прохождения круга, высокая устойчивость к аквапланированию и короткий тормозной путь. Из недостатков — низкая топливная экономичность.
Список протестированных шин:
- Dunlop Sport BluResponse
- Bridgestone Turanza T001
- Michelin Energy Saver Plus
- Vredestein Sportrac 5
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
- Yokohama BluEarth AE-01
- Continental PremiumContact 5
- Nokian Hakka Blue
PIRELLI’S CINTURATO – A NAME SYNONYMOUS WITH TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY – CELEBRATES ITS 70th BIRTHDAY
Milan, March 6, 2020 – The Pirelli Cinturato is 70 years old. It was born when mass mobility was just taking off, but now it’s ready to expand with the imminent debut of the latest Cinturato P7, which benefits from seven decades of continuous technical development. Cinturato is also the most versatile tyre in the Pirelli Velo range, and it’s additionally set to equip Pirelli’s Cycl-e Around e-bikes, a bike-sharing service conceived to promote sustainable mobility. But not only that: development of intelligent tyres connected to the 5G network continues apace, with the new Cinturato P7 getting ready for the future of mobility and smart cities.
THE NEW CINTURATO P7: SAFER AND MORE EFFICIENT
The new generation of Cinturato P7 highlights the key priorities for everyday road users: safety and efficiency. Thanks to an intense research and development programme, Pirelli’s engineers have come up with a high-technology product that’s able to overcome many of compromises traditionally associated with tyres and reconcile seemingly conflicting requirements, such as performance in the wet and low rolling resistance. This is a direct result of the technology locked into the new Cinturato P7, benefitting both drivers and car manufacturers.
This new tyre for premium cars, as well as carrying over the dry-weather performance from its predecessor, improves the whole driving experience when it comes to wet handling and resistance to aquaplaning. Wet braking takes a step forward in particular, with up to four fewer metres needed to stop from 100kph. The innovations introduced by Pirelli’s engineers also improve acoustic comfort (courtesy of less road noise) and ride comfort, with the new tyre now able to absorb more bumps in the road. Overall tyre life increases by 6%, meaning that drivers can go longer before swapping tyres. Underlining the efficiency of the new Cinturato P7, rolling resistance goes down a class thanks to a reduction of 12%, improving fuel consumption by 4% (on the WLTP cycle) and reducing CO2 emissions.
The new P7 can benefit from Pirelli’s other specialities as well, such as Run Flat and Seal Inside, which allow motorists to keep driving even after a puncture. There will also be an Elect version, which identifies Pirelli tyres specially made for electric cars or plug-in hybrids.
CINTURATO: READY FOR THE 5G NETWORK TO ENHANCE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
The new Cinturato P7 will additionally be part of Pirelli’s ongoing Cyber research programme, with the Italian firm already having been the first to connect a tyre to the 5G network. This technology is currently being developed for future use in the smart cities that are just around the corner. Pirelli was the first global tyre firm to share information collected via intelligent tyres over the 5G network, capitalising on the tyre being the only part of the car to come into direct contact with the road, with the capability to warn of potentially dangerous situations such as aquaplaning. In the near future, the 5G telecommunications infrastructure will be able to collect all this information gathered by tyres and inform other vehicles of situations as they arise, directly improving road safety. All this elevates the tyre to an important communications tool that can ultimately benefit the entire transport ecosystem, actively contributing to future mobility and autonomous driving systems.
CINTURATO FOR PIRELLI CYCL-E AROUND
New forms of alternative mobility are springing up in cities all over the world, with the common aim of improving sustainability. In 2019, Pirelli launched its Cycl-e Around programme: an all-inclusive premium e-bike hire service (which are pedal bikes with electric assistance) on Pirelli tyres. The latest range of these e-bikes uses Pirelli Cinturato Gravel tyres, specially designed to cope with all sorts of weather and surface conditions both in and out of town. The Pirelli Cinturato Gravel tyre, launched at the end of 2019, responds to the increasing demand for more comfortable and adaptable bikes than the traditional racer, complete with the capacity for light off-road work. Pirelli created the new SpeedGRIP compound especially for the Cinturato Gravel tyre, which is designed to safely tackle every situation a cyclist is likely to find, both in the wet and the dry.
PIRELLI CINTURATO: A STORY OF SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY THAT DATES FROM THE 1950s
Seventy years ago, Pirelli’s engineers tried out the first prototype of an innovative tyre that gave birth to an entire family. At the time, it wasn’t yet called Cinturato, but it was hiding a genuine industry revolution underneath the tread pattern. Throughout the history of tyre-making, there have been relatively few truly radical changes, yet one of them was definitely the introduction of radial tyres that Pirelli developed using textile and metal reinforcements. The “fabulous new tyre with its own safety belt inside” – as the Cinturato was described by Pirelli’s marketing department at the time – went on to equip the most important cars of its era. From the beginning, the ‘367’ tyre was chosen by manufacturers such as Lancia but the next evolution of this landmark tyre would introduce the Cinturato to the world’s most desirable cars. With the introduction of the Cinturato CA67, CN72 and CN73 covers, Pirelli invented the concept of the sporting tyre for the road – which was needed to provide as much grip as possible for epoch-defining supercars such as the Ferrari 250 GT and 400 Superamerica, Lamborghini 400GT and Miura, Maserati 4000 and 5000. The CN12 marked the beginning of low profile tyres, capable of delivering even more performance. The game moved on yet again with the introduction of the CN36, which was born for road cars but also made its mark on rallying. Using this experience, other evolutions of the Cinturato such as CN54 were subsequently created.
FROM THE FIRST CINTURATO P7 TO THE P ZERO
By the mid 1970s, the next big revolution in the Cinturato family had made its presence felt. Created for rallying in general and the Lancia Stratos in particular, the first Cinturato P7 contained ground-breaking innovations such as a zero-degree nylon belt and above all an ultra-low profile. The first cars to adopt it on the road were the Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo, Lamborghini Countach and De Tomaso Pantera. The P7 was swiftly followed by the P6: a tyre that was less sporty, but with a wider range of potential applications. Then there was the P5, created specifically for Jaguar, which had asked Pirelli for the quietest possible tyre with maximum ride comfort. In the 1980s, the P600 and P700 were born, the successors to the P6 and P7 respectively. These focussed on safety improvements, such as wet grip and cornering. By the time the 1990s came round, the P6000 and P7000 were on the market, improving safety and performance still further. In the meantime, Pirelli’s engineers had worked on yet another revolution, to equip the mighty Lancia S4 rally car. This beast needed bespoke tyres to cope with the brutal power it was able to generate , and so the P Zero was born. But that’s another story entirely…
THE P7 IS BORN AGAIN
In 2009, the Cinturato P7 name made a comeback, headlining on its ability to reduce fuel consumption and noxious emissions, its use of ecological materials, and improved handling and braking. The family grew with the introduction of Winter and All Season versions, which remain part of the range today and have racked up more than 400 homologations. This just goes to show how the Cinturato P7 has always been a favourite among carmakers, thanks also to its ability to follow the latest automotive trends. The Cinturato P7 has kept up with all the game-changing innovations introduced in recent years: advanced electronics, driver assistance systems, hybrid and electric cars. Today, the new Cinturato P7 builds on this heritage and launches with 60 homologations to its name already. More than ever, it showcases the two guiding principles that have shaped its development from the 1950s right up to now: safety and efficiency.