Sentences with phrase «aero efficiency»

I'm curious how all of them will incorporate the front fender vents for improved aero efficiency.

AUXILIARY COOLING Streetfighter: Upper and lower radiators, the lower one cowled for aero efficiency Abarth: Nose extended to house twin intercoolers

Active grille shutters contribute to an increase in aero efficiency, and a corresponding contribution to fuel mileage, despite the taller roof.

A tunnel inside the D - pillar in addition to wheels designed in a two - piece construction help boost aero efficiency.

The fin, meanwhile, is the same solution employed by LMP1 and Formula One cars and is part of the new carbon fiber body kit, which has improved aero efficiency by 8 percent less resistance to forward motion.

The exterior dimensions were increased, and there are active slats in the kidney grille for greater aero efficiency.

In the image, there's an elegant integrated rear spoiler, a very elegant rear deck and a pair of blunderbuss exhausts straddling a large diffuser panel designed for maximum aero efficiency and air - cleaving.

It is arguably the cost of aero efficiency, but more than once on the launch drive we kissed the CT 200h's low nose on driveways or speed humps.

Maximising aero efficiency, three mechanised slats sit flush with the front wings and open - up to pull air out of the front arches to relieve the pressure.

The Sonata Sport, it turns out, actually loses aero efficiency by trying to look sporty with a bolder body kit, so the Eco uses the standard Sonata as a foundation.

The truck's aero efficiency also gets a 7 % boost as Chevy used front grille air curtains similar to those seen on the current Camaro.

Audi also points out a greater focus on aero efficiency for the Sport Concept, although not much was said about specifics like the drag coefficient.

The lower bits incorporate functional air curtains, which not only help to increase the front - end aero efficiency, but also look great, with multiple layers stacked on one another in a manner that reminds us of a race - spec splitter.

A spoiler located at the rear edge of the roofline, above the rear window, helps airflow separate more cleanly, further improving aero efficiency.

Active front - brake cooling flaps, which open only when the front discs are hot, boost aero efficiency.

Every design detail optimises aerodynamics, from the door shape (which helps funnel air with maximum aero efficiency), to the numerous ducts, to the wheel - arch shapes to the snorkel intake on the roof.

Fastback hatches, they're still styled for aero efficiency and quote an aerodynamic drag figure of just 0.24 Cd.

Even with them switched on, their flushness with the car means they create less drag than conventional or active wings and spoilers as they also have no moving parts and no frontal area, the latter being aero efficiency's nemesis.

An enlarged kidney grille, that's filled in to improve aero efficiency, dominates the front fascia which has smaller air inlets and smoother surfacing, too, compared to the mainstream BMW X3.

Similarly, radiator shutters open up under high temperature hauling conditions and close down under light use to boost the truck's aero efficiency.

A faster windshield rake and a faster - sloping rear profile lend a sportier look to the design, while the rear profile culminates in a standard integral rear spoiler that contributes to the car's aero efficiency.

They start with slightly larger grilles in the front valance (for the engine coolant radiators), fitted with louvers that open or close to balance cooling demands and aero efficiency.

The test prototype also shows the absence of a front grille and concealed wipers to improve aero efficiency.

«Aerodynamic performance is a big contributor to fuel economy, but the box - like shapes of crossovers and SUVs are not conducive to aero efficiency,» said Nick Lico, Global Aerodynamics development lead.

The rear profile culminates in a standard integral rear spoiler that also adds to the car's aero efficiency.

The reduced length, however, posed another challenge to aero efficiency, because it is tougher to push a shorter shape cleanly through the air.

«Working with Design, we were able to craft an athletic shape that is both attractive and segment - leading in aero efficiency.»

The rear spoiler is 30 mm higher and 40 mm longer, there are air vents in the rear bumper to smooth out the car's aero efficiency and its rear diffuser, pulled almost straight from the Le Mans / ELMS 488 GTE racer, has three active flaps in it so it doesn't add to aero drag when its downforce isn't required.

These are also actively controlled, and change angle automatically to optimise performance, boosting downforce and aero efficiency, increasing both speed and driver confidence.