Platinum Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design · 2024
Octyma Car Braking Caliper
- A' Design Award 2024 Platinum Winner in Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Brembo S.p.A.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 1,536,021
- Verification code 850921217B · Verify this award
About Octyma Car Braking Caliper
Octyma is a brake caliper developed for high performance cars. Octyma has eight pistons arranged in a cross layout. The cross layout optimizes pad pressure distribution and improves braking performance. The caliper is made of high quality cast aluminum, and an optimized casting process supports durability. Taut lines give the caliper a sporty character, and careful detailing creates an elegant result. Four colors are available: yellow, red, carbon bronze and black. The colors bring out the shape and define the character of the caliper.
The Octyma Car Braking Caliper by Brembo represents a distinguished achievement in the convergence of engineering excellence and aesthetic refinement, embodying the contemporary approach to industrial design where functional necessity and visual sophistication exist in harmonious dialogue. This braking assembly emerges from a lineage of performance-focused engineering that has consistently elevated mechanical components beyond mere utilitarian objects into expressions of technological artistry. The presentation captures the caliper and rotor with studied attention, employing dramatic illumination that transforms the assembly into a sculptural presence worthy of contemplation beyond its operational context. The choice of vivid yellow-green for the caliper body suggests deliberate chromatic strategy, this hue carrying associations of alertness, precision, and forward momentum while establishing unmistakable visual identity. Surface treatments reveal thoughtful material consideration, the rotor's fine crystalline texture suggesting advanced metallurgical processes while the caliper's smooth finish speaks to precision casting and refined machining techniques. Compositionally, the assembly balances circular geometry against organic sculptural form, the disc's perfect roundness providing stable visual foundation while the caliper introduces dynamic asymmetry that prevents static resolution. The ventilation channels and structural ribbing visible on the caliper demonstrate how engineers have transformed necessary heat dissipation requirements into opportunities for aesthetic expression, each functional element contributing to the overall visual rhythm. The presentation invites viewers to consider how objects designed for extreme performance conditions can simultaneously achieve such resolved aesthetic presence, perhaps prompting reflection on the relationship between engineering constraints and creative possibility in contemporary design practice.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Octyma is eight pistons brake caliper that blends style, design, identity with functionality. It optimizes pad pressure distribution thanks innovative cross layout of pistons improving braking performance. It has taut lines, designed to lend sporty character and is marked by attention to detail that ensures an elegant solution. It’s made even more exclusive by using specific colors: yellow, red, carbon bronze and black. The color brings out the shape and helps define the caliper’s personality.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 434mm x 151mm x 188mm
Before mass production, static and dynamic bench tests ensure the durability and performance requested which are than optimize with extensive road tests in every condition in order to improve comforts by assessing the response on specific application in real life use.
The aesthetic is guaranteed by a strong validation plan of surface treatment, that ensures colour stability and great performance in different environmental conditions.
434mm x 151mm x 188mm
Before mass production, static and dynamic bench tests ensure the durability and performance requested which are than optimize with extensive road tests in every condition in order to improve comforts by assessing the response on specific application in real life use.
The aesthetic is guaranteed by a strong validation plan of surface treatment, that ensures colour stability and great performance in different environmental conditions. - Tags
- Brembo, Octyma, Caliper, Cutting Edge Content, Performance, Design, Distinctiveness, Energy, Purity, Turning Energy Into Inspiration
- Production Technology
- Octyma caliper showcases cutting-edge design merging mechatronics knowledge, hand sketches, and 3D modeling. Its development undergoes a meticulous internal process from research to testing. Crafted from high quality cast aluminum, optimized casting ensures durability. Its striking five colors, meticulously defined with the customers specifications, is achieved through a dedicated painting technique, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and guaranteeing exceptional performance in every conditions.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge has been emerged Brembo’s values and design language with the customer specific and strong design language by working together. We were able to identify and translate the common values into strong design language that beautifully sculpted the final product.
- Project Duration
- First sketches of the project were drafted in 2018 determining the beginning project. Brembo completed the project in May 2023 with the official launch of the vehicle on the market.
- Operation Flow
- Octyma is a brake caliper which is coupled with Brembo discs and assembled directly on the front vehicle corner. By pressing the pedal, the fluid flows inside the caliper inducing pressure on pistons, that squeeze the pads against the disc and generate friction to slow down the vehicle. It guarantees the highest vehicle deceleration and enhances driving experience thanks to the innovative 8-pistons cross layout which optimizes pad pressure distribution and braking efficiency.
- Research
- A dedicated design research was carried out on the distinctive styling cues of the customer brand, its market positioning and the values that the brand intends to communicate to the consumer. The outcomes of the study showed that details can make difference: it is known that, when choosing a car, the JLR average customer is keen on aesthetic, which also includes the braking system.
- Inspiration
- Brembo vision is turning energy into inspiration: we innovate to inspire the future through tailored solution. Octyma, from the Latin octo, indicates the number of pistons, but a figure of eight also symbolizes infinity and a constant flow of energy and power that represents balance and harmony. It has been exclusively designed for the new Range Rover Sport SV and Modern Luxury flagship.
- Patents
- Patented. Patent No. 102015000073426 (Italy). Brembo S.p.A. 2015. Extended USA (US11384804), China (CN108291595), Japan (JP6875396) and Germany (DE112016005268).
Ornamental model. no. 402019000000299 (Italy). Brembo S.p.A. 2019. Extended to USA (29/702030), China (201930444969.1), Europe (EP 006686770).
Colors of Octyma Car Braking Caliper
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G0E1 ShopDesign Interview about Octyma Car Braking Caliper
The main inspiration is to combine Brembo style and identity with innovation & performance. Brembo vision “Turning energy into inspiration” was also a driver for the design of this caliper: we innovate to inspire the future through tailored solution.
Octyma has been exclusively designed for the new Range Rover Sport SV, Range Rover’s high-performance Modern Luxury flagship. It’s a front caliper distinguished by its innovative cross layout for the 8 pistons, guaranteeing maximum braking efficiency.
The design has been developed to make the cross layout, which is the most distinctive element of this solution, as visible as possible. On one hand, the design successfully highlights the technological innovation and the identity of Brembo; on the other hand, it harmonizes with the sporty vehicle and the values of the Jaguar Land Rover customer for which this specific caliper is designed. The design communicates power and style.
The design has been developed to make the cross layout, which is the most distinctive element of this solution, as visible as possible. On one hand, the design successfully highlights the technological innovation and the identity of Brembo; on the other hand, it harmonizes with the sporty vehicle and the values of the Jaguar Land Rover customer for which this specific caliper is designed. The design communicates power and style.
Celebrating the winning and add it to the list of awards won by Brembo for product design, by sharing this achievement with our customer Jaguar Land Rover and through our social media channels.
The design of a product is a long term phase and evolves alongside the development of the vehicle by the customer. The initial sketches date back to 2019. Concept approval is in 2021, and the start of production is in 2023.
In line with our vision, namely to be a solution provider for our customers, we have designed this caliper concept as a smart solution to achieve challenging vehicles requirements given by them.
The brake caliper is produced by Brembo and sold to Jaguar Land Rover, which installs it in its vehicles.
Inspiration & innovation. Our design was driven by Brembo’s values and style balanced with customer’s specific and strong design. We were able to identify and translate the common values into an harmonious language that beautifully sculpted the final product.
The project started in 2019 and went into production in 2023, throughout this period there were periodic reviews with the client, during which we shared design guidelines. This allowed us to proceed with the realisation of a brake caliper in line with the character of the car.
Range Rover Sport SV, the flagship of Jaguar Land Rover's Modern Luxury performance.
This design stands out for its radical innovation and design in the industry. Unlike previous concepts, which often rely on iterations of existing designs, our approach embraced a complete overhaul. We started from scratch, exploring entirely new solutions that redefined standards in the sector. Octyma is 8-pistons brake caliper that blends style, design, identity with functionality. It optimizes pad pressure distribution thanks innovative cross layout of pistons improving braking performance.
OCTYMA, from the Latin octo, indicates the number of pistons, but a figure of eight also symbolizes infinity and a constant flow of energy and power that represents balance, harmony, power and style. OCTYMA recalls the optimization of pad pressure distribution, made possible by the new cross layout for the pistons. This characteristic is highlighted in the caliper body design to convey the innovation and unique braking system.
Our product was modelled by means of a 3D software (CATIA V5) and the verification of the resistance and the performance were carried out through non-linear FEA (Finite Element Analysis) simulation (ABAQUS).
Octyma is the biggest caliper ever to be fitted on a Range Rover and is one of the strengths of the new Range Rover Sport SV. The design highlights the power of this object, both by emphasizing the innovative cross-arrangement of the pistons and its masculine and taut lines. It is made even more exclusive by seeking out specific colors: yellow, red, carbon bronze and black, which bring out the shape and help defining the caliper’s personality.
To advance this project, we closely collaborated with our in-house engineering team. This team comprises experts with a wide range of specialized technical skills, ranging from mechanical engineering to advanced CAD modeling and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation. This synergy between design and engineering allowed us to create a product that seamlessly blends form and function.
Technology plays a crucial role in this design, as we were able to leverage the latest developments in product engineering and to create a cutting-edge product. For example, the use of high-performance composite materials allowed us to reduce the component's weight without compromising its structural strength.
We used research analysis about the importance of the style for Jaguar Land Rover Consumer. A dedicated design research was carried out on the distinctive styling cues of the customer brand, its market positioning and the values that the brand intends to communicate to the consumer. The outcomes of the study showed that details can make difference: it is known that, when choosing a car, the Jaguar Land Rover average customer is keen on aesthetic, which also includes the braking system.
One of the primary challenges we encountered was harmonizing a bold and distinctive stylistic language with the integration of groundbreaking technological innovation. Balancing these elements required meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of both aesthetic principles and technical requirements. Additionally, we faced the challenge of ensuring that the innovative features of the design were not only visually striking, but also functionally effective. Through iterative prototyping and collaboration between our design and engineering teams, we were able to overcome these challenges by seamlessly integrating form and function, resulting in a product that not only pushes the boundaries of design, but also delivers unparalleled performance and functionality.
Over the years, Brembo has built a strong reputation in the automotive sector for high-performance products, but also with an unique style, dictated by the search for a distinctive design. These are characteristics that have always been part of Brembo's DNA. Seeing that even competitions of this stature recognize this makes our brand even more special.
From modelling activity we learnt how to fulfill customer’s technical needs by providing not only a functional product, but also an elegant and distinctive solution, which conveys different stylistic languages; this allowed us to also improve the experience of the final user.
Sometimes severe and challenging requirements are the gateways to stylistic and technical innovation, creating opportunities to shape patentable solutions, like Octyma.