Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic efficiency of»

In fact, researchers estimate that the aerodynamic efficiency of the V formation allows the geese to fly 70 percent further as a group than any individual goose trying to go it alone.

Front wheel air curtains, a rear spoiler and diffuser, side sill moldings, floor undercover and a closed - wheel design all contribute to the car's high aerodynamic efficiency of 0.24 Cd.

Hyundai claims a nine percent improvement in fuel economy, thanks to the better aerodynamic efficiency of the front end.

To improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the next - gen Silverado, the front grille features functional air curtains, similar to those introduced on the sixth - generation Camaro, that reduce wind drag by routing air around the front wheel wells.

Source: Jaguar Press Release is on Page 2 Introducing the new Jaguar XF Sportbrake: grace, space and pace for the 21st century All - new body - style joins the Jaguar line - up this Winter as the first XF wagon to be offered in the United States by Jaguar Smart design delivers an aerodynamic efficiency of 0.29 Cd 31.7 - cu.

The hydraulically operated systems trim the trailing edge of the front diffuser and opens up the slot between the rear wing main plane and the flap respectively in order increase the aerodynamic efficiency of the Evo.

Applications such as front wheel air curtains, a rear spoiler and diffuser, side sill moldings, floor undercover and a closed - wheel design all contribute to the car's high aerodynamic efficiency of 0.24 Cd.

This improves the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the car.

It sports a sleek design as a whole, while the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle is evident with the curves at all the right places.

Dodge Dart Lower Front Chin Spoiler Improves appearance and aerodynamic efficiency of Dodge Dart.

Applications like front wheel air curtains, a rear spoiler and diffuser, side sill moldings, floor undercover and a closed - wheel design all contribute to the car's high aerodynamic efficiency of 0.24 Cd.

The bold, upright front grille is assertive, but also contributes to the aerodynamic efficiency of the performance SUV.

The design team is now working to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle.

Not exact matches

Shape of main wings, namely airfoil, produces lift force, thanks to aerodynamic interaction with air, and achieves commensurate energy efficiency.

A flapping craft would have two main advantages over planes and helicopters: It could stay airborne over a wide range of speeds and would be more maneuverable, achieving both without sacrificing aerodynamic efficiency.

The aerodynamics of the turbine blades affects the efficiency of the engine, while the heat transfer from the extremely hot gas to the turbine blades is harmful to the life - span of the turbine.

The biggest problem was that most of these attempts relied on deforming the wing through the use of mechanical control structures within the wing, but these structures tended to be so heavy that they canceled out any efficiency advantages produced by the smoother aerodynamic surfaces.

Vortex rings present issues in fields such as engineering as they can hamper fluid flow, and, for example, increase the fuel consumption of a car by reducing its aerodynamic efficiency.

Yet, because of excellent aerodynamic efficiency, it will return 31 highway mpg.

It comes standard with running boards and a tonneau cover for the bed, both of which contribute to the better aerodynamics, and in turn, better highway efficiency.

The new aluminum - intensive 2015 Ford F - 150 is just around the corner, and its combination of materials, aerodynamic tricks (some of which were pioneered by the Ram), and a smaller 2.7 - liter twin - turbocharged EcoBoost V - 6 may boost efficiency.

Efficiency of the new car is boosted with the fitment of an active front - grille and smoothed underside, both helping to better aerodynamics by 10 per cent compared with its predecessor.

The aerodynamic work is similarly extensive, with an 80 - percent larger front splitter complete with F1 - style end plates, new side skirts that settle turbulent air created by the front wheels, larger side air intakes to feed the intercoolers (tilted outward to enhance efficiency) and, of course, the larger airbrake.

“ It has always been a dream of mine,» Roland Gumpert declares on his website, «to have a car that has so much downforce, such aerodynamic efficiency that you could drive on the roof of a tunnel at high speed — and this car can.»

Other efficiency - enhancing measures include a low - friction all - wheel drive drivetrain, improved aerodynamics, and a set of more economical engines.

Jaguar is also keen to point out that the Sportbrake matches the saloon in both torsional rigidity, and aerodynamic efficiency, so it shouldn't lose any of its driving finesse.

The exterior of the X5 has been slightly modified to increase aerodynamic efficiency and many of the details including grille slats are finished in the BMW i Blue colour.

While the essence of the original Aston Martin Valkyrie exterior design remains unchanged, Adrian Newey's pursuit of downforce and aerodynamic efficiency has driven many detail changes to the bodywork.

«In light of future greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy requirements beginning in 2017,» their petition says, «camera - based systems represent an opportunity to increase vehicle fuel efficiency through improved aerodynamics by eliminating externally mounted mirrors.»

The GTC4Lusso's high levels of performance are also due in part to new aerodynamic solutions, not least a new front grille with integrated air intakes to improve the efficiency of the radiating masses, the air vents on the wing that recall those of the 330 GTC, a roof - mounted rear spoiler and a new triple - fence diffuser.

However, Tadge said there are a lot of benefits to increased fuel economy: making a car lighter, more aerodynamic and increasing power train efficiency are all goals that the engineers would be working towards anyways with or without the mandates.

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.

«The revised shape of the window improves the car's interior aerodynamics by promoting better airflow for driver comfort while the new front valance has a much closer identity with the original Mustang front - end while increasing the efficiency of airflow to cool the engine,» Brock is quoted.

A small car with big attitude, the Honda Fit is the right mix of modern sport styling and aerodynamic efficiency.

Measure of a vehicle's efficiency as an aerodynamic shape, useful for comparison with other vehicle designs

The purposeful stance and stunning form of the Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has been evolved to ensure the highest levels of aerodynamic efficiency and downforce, resulting in impressive high - speed stability, while at the same time minimising the open - top air turbulence in the passenger compartment.

As in the AMG GT R radiator shutters, the Airpanel in front of the centre cooling air inlet improves the car's aerodynamic efficiency.

«Technology developed by Corvette Racing is applied to improve the efficiency, performance, handling, aerodynamics and safety of production vehicles.

[2] Because the engine is not in the front, the car can be designed with a minimum amount of frontal area perpendicular to the wind, greatly increasing aerodynamic efficiency.

Lastly on the aerodynamic trickery is the world's first top mounted, movable rear wing on a road car, inspiration for which was taken from Le Mans racers to increase the efficiency of the underside of the wing.

Standard Vortex - styled 18 - inch Sport alloy wheels compliment the exterior lines quite nicely while aerodynamic rear lower diffuser with back rear and lip spoiler, vortex generators, aerodynamic underbody panels ensure the C - HR cuts through the wind and provides plenty of efficiency.

The 2018 Rogue is ultra aerodynamic — not to mention stylish — so on top of its striking good looks, it also offers better highway fuel efficiency than these competitors.

Class - leading aerodynamics contribute to the Pacifica's unsurpassed fuel efficiency of 28 miles per gallon (mpg) on the highway

The new body kit of the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO has generated a considerable increase in the overall aerodynamic efficiency - 8 % less resistance to forward motion - and this can be translated as a clear improvement in track performance.

This feature improves the pickup's aerodynamic efficiency - a first for this type of vehicle.

As a result of all these changes, the 2018 Accord's visual center of gravity now moves closer to the rear wheels, the center of gravity descends by 10 mm, and aerodynamic efficiency is improved by about 3 percent.

Aerodynamic efficiency is improved by 12 percent to class - leading levels, in part through the use of full underbody covers — a Civic first.

It involves layering one surface on top of another to improve aerodynamic efficiency and to achieve a more cohesive and harmonious appearance.

The spaciousness of the interior, enhanced by the panoramic electric sunroof, is combined with coupé - sleek external lines and the best aerodynamic efficiency in its category with a Cx coefficient of just 0.31.

There's lots of aerodynamic attention to detail hidden in the bold looks, too: a double - bubble roof, fins in the rear lights and a front splitter all help to maximise efficiency and make life as easy as possible for the only engine option available.