Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic drag on»

While the dimples help reduce aerodynamic drag on the tire, the fins generate air flow that pushes the car forward by increasing the air pressure in the front side of a wheel wells, thus making it possible to contribute to fuel efficiency improvement by reducing aerodynamic drag on vehicles.

Today we look at the causes of aerodynamic drag on cars (and airplanes etc), as well as a quick explanation of Cd and CdA.

The bigger the turbo the more lag you're going to get, not just because of the mass of the turbine and compressor but because of aerodynamic drag on the bigger blades.

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The tests found that high altitude will impact on the ball's aerodynamic drag and speed — players risk overshooting the ball during a long pass, free kick or long shot to the goal post unless they understand the altitude effect and adapt their game accordingly.

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].

Vortex generators operate on a basic aerodynamics principle — that if you reduce the separation of the airflow on the leeward side of an airfoil, you can enhance the lift and at the same time reduce the drag.

The reduced wing surface and relatively long setae of fairyflies and many other minute flying insects likely have an aerodynamic function, perhaps to reduce turbulence and hence drag on a wing flapping at several hundred beats per second.

Comparing the front end of the new R18 with last year's car, the most obvious difference are the bigger dive planes, as well as huge air inlets on the front wheel arches, the latter in an attempt to reduce aerodynamic drag.

From there on up, aerodynamic drag starts to sink its invisible claws into the cars» profiles and the Caterham suffers as the Caparo storms to 140mph in 10.1 sec.

The Japanese company has also worked hard on reducing the aerodynamic drag, and claims the G70 is is at least 10 per cent more aerodynamic than the previous model.

Buyers who in the past might have splashed any left - over budget on wider wheels and tyres might think again because they're a double - whammy, increasing rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag.

Additionally, McLaren gave the new concept an ultra-advanced active aerodynamic package called Integrated Active Aero, which works by «opening tiny aperture covers around air inlets on key surfaces during cornering to create drag and generate downforce, rather than moving the surfaces altogether.»

The car features AirBreather vents behind the front wheels, an aerodynamic drag - reducing element first introduced on the BMW 4 Series.

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.

The ride height on all models is 0.6 inches lower for a more aggressive look and less aerodynamic drag.

It's designed primarily with aerodynamics in mind, though Honda won't supply a coefficient of drag figure - based mainly on the fact that different wind tunnels produce different results.

Twenty - one - inch wheels sit in wide fenders, while extremely skinny mirrors perch on buttress - like A-pillars that are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Hennessey and team have developed a completely new design, chassis and carbon fiber body focused on aerodynamics to achieve the lowest possible drag.

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

The Airbrake not only helps the carbon brakes to stop you quickly and safely from extreme speeds, but also adds aerodynamic stability: automatically extending to add downforce whenever required but flattening on long straights to minimise drag, much like the Drag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cdrag, much like the Drag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cDrag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cars.

Due on sale in the middle of next year, the four - door CLS combines design flair with sleek aerodynamics, with a 0.26 coefficient of drag helping both its high - speed prowess and its fuel economy.

Optimized aerodynamics have a direct impact on the car's fuel economy and emission management; a reduction of air drag by 10 % offers a reduction of fuel consumption on the road of more than 2.5 %, according to BMW.

As found on the other 2017 Civic models, flat under - covers and extensive aerodynamic detailing help to minimize drag and maximize fuel efficiency on the Type R.

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.

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

A new fuel - efficiency package, standard equipment on diesel models, further helps bolster efficiency by incorporating active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speeds.

All manual versions feature Kia's EcoDynamics fuel - saving, CO2 - reducing measures, including Intelligent Stop & Go and aerodynamic drag - reducing measures, while automatics have an Active ECO button which alters the operation of the engine's electronic control unit and the compressor on the climate control system, bringing potential fuel savings of around 9 %.

The new front and rear design on the Aventador LP720 - 4 50 ° Anniversary isn't looks only, in fact the entire front splitter has been enlarged and extended to offer better handling at high speeds, the small upright fins on the sides do increase stability at speed too while drag characteristics haven't been impacted... actually this new design results in a 50 % increase of the aerodynamic efficiency over the standard Aventador LP700 - 4.

Aerodynamics achieve a drag coefficient of 0.31 — comparable to some sports cars — which helps contribute to an impressive 28 MPG on the highway.

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]

Aerodynamic details include a subtle «air curtain» on the front fascia, which guides air around the wheels rather than into the wheelhouses, reducing drag.

On the highway, 1.5L - equipped model feature active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize fuel efficiency.

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.

The exterior design also contributes to outstanding aerodynamics — the coefficient of drag (Cd) is just 0.3 — which results in improved fuel economy and quietness on the highway.

Aerodynamic drag and aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speAerodynamic drag and aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speaerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speed limiter.

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.

Most of the car's surfaces have aerodynamics signed on them, and we are aware that a car with such specs and job description would certainly need to cope efficiently with the aerodynamic down force at high speed without creating more drag even while it is diverting airflow over and under the car.

The upper grille on the EV is closed and there is an automatic shutter system to reduces drag and sends the flow of air around the vehicle making it very aerodynamic.

In addition, the active aero shutters located behind the grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions on the highway.

Thanks to targeted modifications to the outer shell and on the wheels, the Audi R8 e ‑ tron achieves an aerodynamic drag coefficient (cd) value of 0.28.

The focus on aerodynamics has ensured a zero lift coefficient and a minimum of drag which provides a class - leading overall aerodynamic performance.

On the highway, it can still gallop OK, but aerodynamic drag does diminish range faster than around - town driving.

The testing program was designed to push the capabilities of the upgraded IPAS hybrid powertrain, ensure optimized balance and handling characteristics on the race - proven Pirelli slick tires, and work through aerodynamic developments including the dramatic fixed - height rear wing which includes the Formula 1 - style Drag Reduction System (DRS).

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.

With an overhead cam V - 6, four - speed overdrive transmission and an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.31, the new Monaco is priced to move, not only on the street but out of showrooms.

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 iOn 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 ion it.

On the highway, 1.5L - equipped models also feature active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize efficiency.

Focusing on «functional aerodynamics» has helped Ford improve efficiency by reducing drag and adding downforce to improve grip and handling.

Features that contribute to good aerodynamics are a low A-pillar shoulder with adapted A-pillar geometry, aerodynamically optimized exterior mirrors, low - drag wheel trims and serrated wheel spoilers on the front and rear wheel arches.