Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic drag for»

The developers also placed great importance on achieving a low level of wind noise, minimal aerodynamic drag for low fuel consumption, and thermal robustness for all systems.

Following too closely can be stressful and feel pushy to the driver in front of you, can be perceived as self - centered to those whose bumper you are riding, and should not be used to reduce aerodynamic drag for a few ounces of fuel savings.

Active front grille shutters help reduce aerodynamic drag for better fuel economy.

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This technology might find use as an active camouflage fabric that can change its reflectance as desired or as a mechanism for making «riblets» that improve the aerodynamic drag characteristics of airplane wings [see box on opposite page].

For a solid object moving through a fluid or gas, drag is the sum of all the aerodynamic or hydrodynamic forces in the direction of the external fluid flow.

The many examples include printing speakers for iPods, teaching physical computing and fabrication, learning about aerodynamics by printing original toy drag racers, learning rapid prototyping, math, and 3D visualization, and printing replacement parts for a robot.

They're also developing an aerodynamic mirror set for a sleeker drag coefficient.

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.

To complement the GT's dynamic aerodynamics it also has active suspension that changes the ride height to help alter the car's downforce, drag and balance for any given situation.

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.

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.

Thanks a bunch for the answer Nick, it does help bring things into perspective, I am guessing when Volvo is advertising something like that, it comes at a cost of extreme engineering too, considering the truck design overall with drag optimised aerodynamic body and similar optimisations taking into account, which are out of scope for the project idea that I am dealing with at the moment.

The car's aerodynamics also made a pivotal contribution to performance: its 1.67 efficiency figure is a new record for a production Ferrari, and is the fruit of 50 per cent more downforce than the previous model and reduced drag.

For example, the front fascia provides aerodynamic benefits by reducing lift and drag, while providing sufficient air flow to cool the 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine.

In short: optimum aerodynamics for the race track and an equally good drag coefficient for everywhere else.

Together with the underbody aerodynamic panel, this wing allows for optimal aerodynamic performance, helping this car achieve a drag coefficient of just 0.27.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

For 2017, the Maserati Quattroporte has been updated with a new air shutter and other aerodynamic features to reduce drag by a full 10 %.

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.

It gets the new grille, a new character line down the side, a front spoiler and some aerodynamic touches good for a coefficient of drag of just 0.29.

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.

The handsome Q3 also leads its class in aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of just 0.32 Cd — a remarkable figure for an SUV.

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.

The reconfigured aerodynamics and an active carbon fibre rear spoiler optimize the performance and reduce drag for outright speed.

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

With 755 horsepower the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette zr1 is the most powerful Corvette ever it's also the most technologically advanced behind me are the rolling s's at Road Atlanta and we're here to see if we can reach to the supercar levels of performance afforded by this thing's massive power big tires and the tall wing on the back after that we'll take to the streets to see if a car this powerful can behave itself in public this is a monster of a car I've had some brief track opportunities moving this morning to get used to the pace of this machine which is phenomenal we're gonna warm up as we get out to the road Atlanta and sort of build up to the pace that this car can operate at now initially when you hop in this car you have this shrine to the engine right above you you see the line of the hood it kind of dominates the center of the view you can see over it it doesn't affect visibility but it's immediately obvious and that kind of speaks to what makes this car special it's a monster of an engine listen to that [Music] that is tremendous tremendous acceleration and incredible power but what I finding so far my brief time here at the Atlanta is that everything else in the car is rut has risen to match hurt me while I lay into it on the back straight look you know 150 mile - an - hour indicated we're going to ease up a little bit on it because I need to focus on talking rather than driving but like I was saying the attributes of the rest of the car the steering the braking capability the grip every system of this car is riding to the same level of the power and I think that's what makes it really impressive initially this is undoubtedly a mega mega fast car but it's one that doesn't terrify you with its performance potential there's a level of electronic sophistication that is unparalleled at this price point but it's hard not to get you know totally slipped away by the power of this engine so that's why I keep coming back to it this car has an electronically controlled limited slip differential it has shocks filled with magnetically responsive fluid that can react faster to inputs and everything this car has a super sophisticated stability control system that teaches you how to drive it quick but also makes you go faster we haven't even gotten into exploring it yet because the limits of this car are so high that frankly it takes a while to grow into it but [Music] I think what's impressive about this car is despite how fast it is it is approachable you can buy this car to track dates with it and grow with it as a driver and as an owner I think that's a really special [Music] because you will never be more talented than this car is fast ever unless you are a racing driver casually grazing under 50 miles an hour on this straight okay I'm just going to enjoy driving this now [Music][Applause][Music] this particular Corvette zr1 comes with the cars track performance package a lot of those changes happen underneath the sheet metal but one of the big differences that is immediately obvious is this giant carbon fiber wing now the way this thing is mounted is actually into the structure of the vehicle and it makes you know loading the rear hatch a bit more difficult but we're assuming that's okay if you're looking for the track performance this thing delivers also giving you that performance are these Michelin Pilot Sport cup tires which are basically track oriented tires that you can drive on the street but as we wake our way to the front of the thing what really matters is what's under the hood that's right there's actually a hole in the hood of this thing and that's because this engine is so tall it's tall because it has a larger supercharger and a bunch of added cooling on it to help it you know keep at the right temperature the supercharger is way larger than the one on the zo six and it has a more cooling capacity and the downside is it's taller so it pops literally through the hood the cool thing is from the top you can actually see this shake when you're looking at it from you know a camera from the top of the vehicle this all makes for 755 horsepower making this the most powerful Corvette ever now what's important about that is this not just the power but likewise everything in the car has to be built to accommodate and be able to drive to the level of speed this thing can develop that's why you had the massive cooling so I had the aerodynamics and that's why I had the electronic sophistication inside [Applause] we had a lot of time to take this car on the track yesterday and I've had the night to think about things Matt today two crews on the road and see how this extreme performance machine deals with the sort of more civil minded stuff of street driving the track impressions remain this thing is unquestionably one of the most capable cars you can get from a dealer these days a lot of that's besides the point now because we're on the street we have speed limits they have the ever - present threat of law enforcement around every corner so the question is what does this car feel like in public when you slow this car down it feels like a more powerful Corvette you don't get much tram lining from these big wheels though we as the front end doesn't want to follow grooves in the pavement it is louder it is a little firmer but it's certainly livable on a day to day basis that's surprising for a vehicle of this capability normally these track oriented cars are so hardcore that you wouldn't want to drive them to the racetrack but let's face it you spend more time driving to the track than you do on the track and the fact that this thing works well in both disciplines is really impressive I can also dial everything back and cruise and not feel like I'm getting punished for driving a hardcore track machine that's a that's a really nice accomplishment that's something that you won't find in cars that are this fast and costs maybe double this much the engine in this car dominates the entire experience you can't miss the engine and the whole friend this car is sort of a shrine to it the way it pops out of the hood the way it's covered with coolers around the sides it is the experience of this car and that does make driving this thing special and also the fact that it doesn't look half bad either in fact I think it has some of the coolest looking wheels currently available on a new car this car as we mentioned this car has the track package the track package on this car gives you what they call competition bucket seats which are a little wide for my tastes but I'm you know not the widest person in the world this automatic transmission works well I mean there's so much torque again out of this engine that it can be very smooth and almost imperceptible its clunky on occasion I think I'd might opt for the manual although Chevy tells me about 80 % of its customers will go for the automatic I don't think they're gonna be disappointed and that's gonna be the faster transmission drag strip on the street - and on the racetrack man it was a little bit more satisfying to my taste though we've talked about the exhaust I have it set in the track setting let's quiet it down a little bit so you can hear the difference now I've set that separately from everything else so let's put it stealth what happened to the engine sound that's pretty that's pretty amazing man stealth is really stealth and then go back to track Wow actually a really big difference that's that's pretty great the Corvette has always been a strong value proposition and nowhere is that more evident than this zr1 giving you a nearly unbeatable track performance per dollar now the nice thing is on the road this doesn't feel like a ragged edge track machine either you could genuinely drive it every day the compromises are few and that's what makes this car so special if you like what you see keep it tuned right here and be sure to visit Edmunds.com [Music]

In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model.The FE penalty associated with the rooftop cargo box mounted on the compact sedan was as high as 25 - 27 % at higher speeds, where the aerodynamic drag is most pronounced.

For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag.

The Sonata Hybrid was an all - new model for 2016, with a new grille and a sharper profile, as well as active air shutters up front and aerodynamic bumpers and wheels; the result is a drag coefficient of just 0.24.

However, at speeds of over 80 kmph, air con is better for fuel consumption than an open window as this creates aerodynamic drag.

The goal was to maximize cooling airflow, while at the same time keeping aerodynamic drag in check (for example, not increasing drag in one area of the vehicle as a result of improving cooling performance / airflow in another).

Ford says the design is very aerodynamic and has been wind tunnel tested for optimum efficiency (the co-efficient of drag is just 0.371 but weirdly the global EcoSport is more slippery at 0.365).

«Saab says the kit reduces aerodynamic drag and offers improved road holding for the company's high - performance sedan.

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.

The styling has been heavily tweaked for both aerodynamic and visual reasons, now boasting a 0.28 drag coefficient and claimed by Mercedes - Benz to be significantly quieter at highway speeds because of it.

Lamborghini has engineered a patented aerodynamic system for both high downforce and low drag modes.

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 Aerodynamics performance has improved with the underbody cover in the engine bay, center floor, rear and rear side for drag beating the competition and reaching the level of Ford Fusion.

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.

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.

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.

Adding a rear wing and a front splitter enabled the team to develop an aerodynamic package for the C6.R that produces a better lift - to - drag ratio than its C5 - R predecessor.

On this DMC Gallardo Jon Olssen had the ski box nicely integrated into the design for less aerodynamic drag... he managed to do 260 Km / h without ripping the box away, in fact Jon drove this Lamborghini a lot, 40,000 Km in one winter... today Jon Olssen is driving a totally custom made Audi R8... but he intends to move one once he gets a decent offer on it.

It was relatively aerodynamic for its time, with the 1983 model achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.35.

The effect of the larger front end has been compensated for almost entirely, meaning that the cd x A figure for aerodynamic drag (drag coefficient multiplied by drag area) has only risen very slightly.

The aerodynamics (drag coefficient, cw) of the car has been improved, being 0,30 for the 5 seater and 0,32 for the Grand C - Max.

As for aerodynamics, the A-Class continues to be a reference in the segment, with a coefficient of drag as low as 0.25.