Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic drag reduction»

The Jetta's exterior was optimized for aerodynamic drag reduction.

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Aerodynamics were a key focus during development — the new Silverado spent more than 1,000 hours in wind - tunnel tuning — with Chevrolet claiming a seven percent reduction in drag compared to the outgoing truck.

To hit 200 (reasonably) safely, the SVT team revised the Shelby's aerodynamics, achieving a slight reduction in overall drag with a considerable reduction in front - end lift.

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.

[13] 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.

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.

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).

The GTR does maintain drag - reduction ability to increase straight - line speed, but the wing's extra width and slimmer carbon supports are mainly intended to ramp up aerodynamic performance.

The roof, however, sits an inch lower, contributing to a significant aerodynamic - drag reduction.

The aerodynamic effect of the track extension is a reduction in overall drag and an increase in front downforce of nearly one third.

With a new lightweight body and 7 per cent reduction in aerodynamic drag, the third - gen Outlander is relatively more efficient as well.

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).

The streamlined design ensures the all - new Discovery is the most aerodynamic Discovery yet, with a drag coefficient from 0.35 contributing to improved efficiency and NVH reductions.

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Low Drag Exterior Optimized in scale wind tunnel and full - scale coast - down validation, the 2017 Ridgeline's aerodynamic improvements include a 15 - percent reduction in the coefficient of drag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulatiDrag Exterior Optimized in scale wind tunnel and full - scale coast - down validation, the 2017 Ridgeline's aerodynamic improvements include a 15 - percent reduction in the coefficient of drag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulatidrag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulations.

The results were astonishing: together, the optimized tractor and trailer design achieved an incredible 54 % reduction in aerodynamic drag.

Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency — the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency (the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy).

The new 1.4 turbo's performance, combined with a mass reduction of more than 110 kg and an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.29, which GM says is best - in - class, supports an estimated fuel consumption of just 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway.

Helping fuel efficiency is a 10 percent reduction in aerodynamic drag.

Along with producing less drag, aerodynamic upgrades and exterior refinements have led to a reduction in wind noise.

A tapering greenhouse cabin and a longer «tail» improve aerodynamics while reduction of drag is attained through a one - piece, smooth - as - glass, integrated underbody panel, narrow tire width and flush wheel design.

Chassis incorporates weight redistribution, weight reduction and tyre wear, while aerodynamics improves front downforce, rear downforce, drag and DRS, alongside power train which enhances engine power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it reduces wear on power units and gearbox components throughout a range of enhancements to general wear, internal combustion engine, motor generator unit kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger, control electronics and gearbox.

As aerodynamic drag composes roughly two - thirds of the fuel consumption for a tractor - trailer at highway speeds, a 50 percent reduction in drag represents a 33 percent reduction in fuel consumption.