[needs update] The car will continue to be improved under the Evolution kit, which will continually adjust specifics to create more power, change gearing, and
lower the aerodynamic drag.
In «E» mode, the control is configured entirely for
low aerodynamic drag; the rear wing and spoiler are retracted and the underfloor flaps are closed.
This technology offers fuel savings to the customer when two or more Freightliner trucks closely follow each other,
lowering aerodynamic drag and adding safety, because V2V reaction times have dropped to about 0.2 or 0.3 seconds; humans response time is usually not faster than one second.
It also features a Honda - first Automatic Shutter Grille System that
lowers aerodynamic drag.
Flush - mounted headlamps, door handles and window glass contribute to
low aerodynamic drag, resulting in a general absence of wind noise on the highway.
These include a low A-pillar shoulder with adapted A-pillar geometry, aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors, wheel trims designed for
low aerodynamic drag and serrated wheel spoilers on the front and rear wheel arches.
Now at 0.28,
the low aerodynamic drag coefficient plays a key role in the car's fantastic range and performance.
The new Volkswagen XL1 attains a CO2 emissions value of 24 g / km, due to a combination of lightweight construction (monocoque and add - on parts made of carbon fibre), very
low aerodynamic drag (Cd 0.186) and a plug - in hybrid system consisting of a 0.8 L two - cylinder TDI engine (35 kW / 47 hp), E-motor (20 kW / 27 hp), 7 - speed dual - clutch transmission (DSG) and lithium - ion battery.
Not exact matches
«These wide seams generate turbulent airflow creating less
aerodynamic drag — or resistance — at
low speeds, compared with the Jabulani and Teamgeist balls.»
And the body was specifically designed to be
aerodynamic, offering one of the
lowest drag coefficients of its time.
Low drag and high downforce — the former critical to besting the 217 - mph top speed of the Enzo — are achieved with an underbody tray, a rear diffuser, active
aerodynamics in the wheelhouses, brake - cooling ducts, and grilles that can be selectively opened and closed.
We owe the benefits of a now almost - universal flush side glass to Audi, along with the serious, widespread application of
low -
drag aerodynamics for mainstream vehicles.
AIRPANEL is the company name for the active louvre in the front bumper that is normally closed for
lower drag and better
aerodynamic efficiency (air that would normally flow through the nose is diverted under the car).
The softly rounded, domed hood is good for pedestrian safety as well as smooth
aerodynamic performance with
low drag.
On the outside, the 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue coupes benefit from new a STI body kit that comprises new front, side, and rear lips, which are said to reduce
aerodynamic lift and
lower the car's overall
drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.27.
Its multi-functional rear spoiler can switch to
low -
drag mode at high speed, support cornering stability by means of downforce - enhancing air blades on both sides, adjust the front - to - rear
aerodynamic balance, and act as an air brake.
A six - speed, Durashift manual gearbox with a revised final drive ratio and
low friction transmission oil also helps to reduce fuel consumption along with underbody
aerodynamic improvements, an Active Grille Shutter, Ford Auto - Start - Stop, a shift indicator light and
low -
drag Econetic wheel covers and tyres.
This
aerodynamic feature means that the overall
drag coefficient of the new 5 Series can be as
low as 0.26 (0.26 for rear drive, 0.27 for xDrive models).
The ride height on all models is 0.6 inches
lower for a more aggressive look and less
aerodynamic drag.
No additional body upgrades were required to achieve the improved fuel economy — the 2015 Hyundai Sonata was already optimized for
aerodynamics with a
low 0.27
drag coefficient.
Aerodynamic technology features heavily, too, with the car's main air intakes — positioned either side of the front grille and ahead of the rear wheels — opening and closing as required, meaning they can be closed flush under most circumstances to provide a
lower, slipperier and more efficient
drag coefficient.
Narrower tyres cut
aerodynamic drag,
lower rolling resistance and are lighter, too.
Hennessey and team have developed a completely new design, chassis and carbon fiber body focused on
aerodynamics to achieve the
lowest possible
drag.
The 2015 Prius retains the iconic shape of the original Prius, updated to be even more
aerodynamic and efficient, with an impressively
low drag coefficient.
Attention to
aerodynamic fine - tuning gives the new Altima a
lower coefficient of
drag.
Mercedes says the car will have the
lowest wind - noise levels in the midsize luxury class, adding it also has class - leading
aerodynamics with a 0.24 coefficient of
drag.
Corvette Racing's influence could be seen in the C6 Corvette design, which featured flush headlights for better
aerodynamics; a single, large grille opening for the engine air intake, radiator, and brake cooling; a
lower coefficient of
drag; and
low 3,179 pound curb weight.
The SIM Lei Electric Vehicle also uses
low rolling resistance tires and
drag - decreasing
aerodynamics.
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Aerodynamics and weight reduction play important role in fuel economy improvement: aero parts are placed under the engine bay, fuel tank, and the rear underbody to enhance airflow; front spoiler and strakes ahead of tires direct airflow around the wheel wells; there is a new flat underfloor; resulting in 3.4 %
lower coefficient of
drag.
It also helps that the Discovery's frontal area is reduced and the
aerodynamic drag coefficient is just 0.33, which is impressively
low for a full - size SUV.
These more compact exterior cameras combine with active
aerodynamics and air suspension that can
lower the car into its most
aerodynamic position when cruising, giving the car a claimed
drag coefficient figure that makes it 0.04 slipperier than the smaller Q2 SUV.
It's also 1.1 inches
lower, which benefits both
aerodynamic performance and the car's proportions: its coefficient of
drag has been improved by almost 10 percent compared with the outgoing model.
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.
All of these changes were not just for the looks but also to improve on the
aerodynamics of the car, thanks to them the coefficient
drag has dropped to 0.24 that is 0.3
lower than the gasoline model and matching the Tesla Model S.
Designed to offer the best in performance, the E-Class Cabriolet offers a
drag coefficient as
low as.29, making it
aerodynamic and easy to drive through the wind.
Together, the new hexagonal grille,
lower front air intakes and rear bumper are claimed to reduce the coupe's
aerodynamic drag coefficient from 0.33 to 0.32 Cd.
Tops is the
low -
drag aerodynamic body that, although it may not please everyone's sense of aesthetics, makes excellent sense.
The C6.R has a
lower coefficient of
drag than the C5 - R, and we have a new front undertray and new rear diffuser that help its
aerodynamic performance.»
The roof, however, sits an inch
lower, contributing to a significant
aerodynamic -
drag reduction.
The 8 - series brought a handful of new technical features to the brand, including dynamic stability control, an
aerodynamic drag coefficient of less than 0.3 g and the automatic
lowering windows that move down an inch when you close the door.
Aerodynamic Form and Function Although the new PHEV boasts the same bold styling as the redesigned Optima, it offers distinctive design features and exterior elements that differentiate it from the gas - powered models in the Optima range, while also achieving the segment's
lowest coefficient of
drag, tied with the Tesla Model S at 0.24 Cd.
A new, more fuel - efficient engine, extra-efficient transmission (s), on - demand control of ancillary units, intelligent lightweight design, Auto Start - Stop function, and
low drag aerodynamics including «Air Curtain» and underside fairing all help to consolidate the leadership position of the new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon on fuel consumption and emissions.
Aerodynamic Form and Function Although the new Hybrid boasts the same bold styling as the redesigned 2016 Optima, it offers distinctive design features and exterior elements that differentiate it from the gas - powered models in the Optima range, while also achieving a coefficient of
drag that is among the
lowest in the segment at 0.24 Cd.
A wagon is going to have a smaller cross sectional area, which when using the same
aerodynamic design techniques, will indeed
lower the total
aerodynamic drag.
The EV version is fundamentally similar, but even more eye - catching thanks to its blanked off radiator grille and unique 16 - inch alloy wheels which are designed for reduce
aerodynamic drag and are wrapped in
low rolling resistance tyres.
Lamborghini has engineered a patented
aerodynamic system for both high downforce and
low drag modes.
Aerodynamics also play a key role, and the Prius has the
lowest drag coefficient of any commercially available vehicle.
Close work between the Design and
Aerodynamics teams not only achieved a
low drag coefficient for a vehicle of this class of 0.29 Cd, it also inspired a technological edge to the Concept's styling.
The two days at the Corvette museum allowed the drivers to reacquaint themselves with the
low -
drag aerodynamic setup for Le Mans — necessary due to the track's long straights — and a new tire compound from technical partner Michelin that was designed specifically for Le Mans.
And the drop - on boxy roof generates slightly less
aerodynamic drag than the stock bodywork on a C7 Z06, mostly thanks to the AeroWagen's
lower - profile rear spoiler.