Aerodynamic elements include front and rear splitters, optional wheel arch vents and a rear spoiler.
Acura's TLX GT also received new
aerodynamic elements including new front fender louvres, revised dive planes, and a larger rear wing for increased downforce.
Not exact matches
Many of the Honda Civic Type R concept's extreme - looking exterior
elements are in the name of
aerodynamics,
including the front spoiler, the vertical side wings, and the enormous rear wing with its nifty integrated LED taillights.
The model had been redesigned with pronounced
aerodynamic elements,
including bulging intake vents, engine covers, and straked rocker sills that complimented the prominent rear wing carried over from the prior iteration.
Auxiliary air - conditioning, adaptive
aerodynamic elements and a three - chamber air suspension
including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) are also standard.
All the classic styling cues are present,
including uniquely shaped and profiled bumpers — that up front now use hydraulically operated
elements that deploy above 75 mph to reduce lift at speed — wider sills underneath the doors, cooling ducts within the rear fenders and a prominent bi-plane rear wing that also extends out at 75 mph to counter the
aerodynamic changes taking place up front.
The front end blends smoothly into the cabin, which offers flowing curves, while design
elements such as the shape of the trunklid help give the new Versa Sedan excellent
aerodynamics,
including a low coefficient of drag of just 0.31.
The
aerodynamics concept also
includes the new, in part movable
elements at the front, on the sides and at the rear of the Audi e-tron quattro concept.
• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features
including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised
aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model
including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting
elements in the upper section of the C columns; best
aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).
Key design
elements include the D - type - inspired fairing behind the driver's head, shorter windshield, new front bumper, and downforce - increasing
aerodynamic modifications —
including a carbon - fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler.
• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features
including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised
aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model
including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting
elements in the upper section of the C columns; best
aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
Audi enhances range with a active
aerodynamics including elements that provide additional cooling at the front when needed, extending side sills to optimise air flow over the rear end, and active spoiler at the back and an extending diffuser.
Honda Clarity Series As the next progression of Honda's dynamic styling for electrified products, the Clarity series, Clarity Plug - in Hybrid, Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Electric, has a low, wide
aerodynamic body with unique design
elements,
including its own special hero color, and differentiated front styling, headlights, tail lamps, non-compromised trunk space, Honda Sensing standard and 18 - inch alloy wheel designs.
All models will receive an
aerodynamic kit that
includes a new front spoiler, chromed grille, rear skirt insert with integrated sports exhaust, rear roof spoiler, and rear spoiler and side skirts with chromed design
elements.
Viewed from the front, design
elements contributing to the assertive effect
include a boldly designed spindle - shaped grille that expresses the resolute face of Lexus, contributes to radiator and brake duct function, and is an essential
element in achieving excellent
aerodynamic performance.
Key design
elements of the 2015 Jetta
include an extended wheelbase that stretches 104.4 inches; rear - seat legroom of 38.1 inches; gently arcing roofline that enables ample headroom of 37.1 inches for rear - seat passengers; 15.5 cubic feet of usable trunk space; and a new front bumper that helps to reduce air drag, improving
aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
As the next progression of Honda's dynamic styling for electrified products, each Clarity variant has a low, wide
aerodynamic body with unique design
elements,
including its own special hero color, and differentiated front styling, headlights, tail lamps and 18 - inch alloy wheel designs.
For the 2014 model year, the Optima Hybrid gets several updates,
including restyled front and rear fascias that were optimized to increase
aerodynamic efficiency, new wheel designs, and unique grille and lighting
elements.
The design upgrade, reminiscent of Maserati's first SUV - Levante, also
includes stocky air vents at the front, new electrically adjustable air splitter which, according to the Italian luxury carmaker, together with other
elements improves the Quattroporte's
aerodynamic drag by 10 per cent.
Taking learnings from last year's run, as well as adopting ideas from the NSX GT3 race car, the NSX has been lightened and
aerodynamic elements have been added,
including a bigger wing and front splitter.
There are also multiple
aerodynamic changes mandated for DP cars,
including a new dual -
element rear wing and, the memo says, «a new diffuser / tunnel has been designed and is in production,» all mandated.
The X3 M40i also
includes a number of model - specific features such as its M Performance exterior design package, which
includes aerodynamic design
elements finished in Cerium Grey.
The improved track performance is driven by four key
elements:
Aerodynamics: New aero features
including a carbon fiber rear wing, specific air deflectors and dive planes on the front fascia produce grip - generating downforce to help the car stick harder and drive faster in turns.
Aggressive styling
elements include a deeper front air dam, revised rear fascia, and a slicker
aerodynamic profile to cheat the wind and enhance functional down force.
Despite its massive bulk, TITAN Warrior Concept adds several
aerodynamic elements,
including carbon fiber rear cab spoiler and tailgate spoilers.