Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic efficiency of the car»

This improves the overall aerodynamic efficiency of the car.

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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.

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.

“ 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.»

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.

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

[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.

The new 220 pound city car was developed with an entire array of efficiency measures in mind, including an aerodynamic package for the body that is lowered by about half an inch, as well as an aerodynamically optimized underbody.

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 aerodynamics too has its role in the overall contribution of the efficiency of the car, the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy featuring certain improvements at the design front has resulted into lesser air resistance and fuel consumption.

At the end of 2007, BMW completed its new $ 170 - million (US$ 236 - million) Aerodynamic Test Center (ATC) to help optimize the car's aerodynamic qualities, resulting in improvements in performance, efficiency, and driving stability oAerodynamic Test Center (ATC) to help optimize the car's aerodynamic qualities, resulting in improvements in performance, efficiency, and driving stability oaerodynamic qualities, resulting in improvements in performance, efficiency, and driving stability on the road.

Segment - best aerodynamics — close to those of the Chevrolet Volt extended - range electric car — that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce wind noise, including active electronic shutters on select models

Crisp lines surrounding the rear of the car ensure a high aerodynamic efficiency.

Most importantly, their sleek aerodynamic shape, closed wheel design, front wheel air curtains, rear spoiler and diffuser, side sill mouldings, floor undercover and front grille active air flap all contribute toward the car's high aerodynamic efficiency, achieving a class - leading drag coefficient of just 0.24 Cd.

«Its advanced hybrid drivetrain, impressive aerodynamics, use of lightweight materials, and significantly improved city fuel efficiency over the previous generation are all positive testaments to its distinction as the 2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year ™.»

It's a two - seater concept, reminiscent of Toyota's experience in open - wheeled cars (F1, CART, IRL, F3 and Formula Toyota), in which the whole body contributes to the control of airflows, ensuring maximum stability and aerodynamic efficiency.

Featuring optimised weight distribution, greater powertrain efficiency and enhanced aerodynamics, the car is already undergoing a punishing testing, engineering and development regime in build up to its final rally - specification ahead of its debut at Rally Monte Carlo.

It never really went away, of course — most modern cars spend a chunk of their formative years in a wind tunnel (virtual or otherwise) these days, but as manufacturers scramble for increasing efficiency gains the aerodynamic aids that emerge are becoming ever more advanced.

The Stradale's aerodynamic efficiency is exemplary and we had no problem poking the car at times in low or high speed corners with the support of the Pirellis.

The Cruze's improved aerodynamics not only make it look more appealing driving down the road, they help increase fuel efficiency, so you can spend your money on the places you visit instead of the car ride getting there.

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.

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

For example, the GS F's spindle grille was born to further enhance the car's aerodynamics and cooling, while the air outlets in the front fenders, first applied in the IS F and then the RC F, have been adopted in the GS F because of its efficiency.

Air Curtains in the lower air intake at the front of the car and Air Breathers behind of the front wheels reduce turbulence in and around the wheel arches all improving aerodynamic efficiency.

Like the vehicle concept — which offers an optimum platform for the broad - spread application of lightweight construction and optimized aerodynamic properties — and the BMW i8's drive system technology, intelligent energy management also plays its part in imbuing the car with its outstanding levels of efficiency.

This arrow - shaped feature taps into the design language of sporting cars to suggest performance and aerodynamic efficiency.

The car's extra weight — due in part to the safety equipment and the abundance of heavy glass — hurt fuel economy: production models tested by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave 16 mpg ‑ US (15 L / 100 km; 19 mpg ‑ imp) in the city, but 26 mpg ‑ US (9.0 L / 100 km; 31 mpg ‑ imp) or better on the highway (depending on driving habits and transmission), thanks to aerodynamic efficiency.

Fuel economy should be improved on the car, thanks to the use of lightweight materials along with an improvement in aerodynamic efficiency, though no specific details were released.

The Ceed's optional ECO Pack features an Active Air Flap, which closes and opens depending on engine cooling requirements and the speed of the vehicle, enhancing the car's aerodynamic efficiency for greater fuel economy.

For example, the GS F's spindle grille was designed to further improve the car's aerodynamics and internal cooling, while the air outlets in the front wings, first seen on the IS F and more recently on the RC F, have been adopted because of their efficiency.

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.

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.

The latest addition to the model line - up, the Toyota Auris HSD incorporates several unique exterior design features which both improve the car's overall aerodynamic efficiency and indicate the presence of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain.

Externally, the new Toyota full hybrid incorporates several unique styling details to improve the car's aerodynamic performance and the fuel efficiency of its Hybrid Synergy Drive ® powertrain.

The main target of active suspension in F1 cars is to achieve a near constant ride height, allowing more efficiency for underbody aerodynamics.

As with every Ferrari, the car's styling has been very heavily influenced by the requirements for aerodynamic efficiency, as can be seen from the downforce of 140 kg at 200km / h generated by the new model.

Noting the aerodynamics and efficiency of the boxfish's shape, the engineers decided to apply the characteristics of the fish to a car.

Getting better efficiency out of a car through good aerodynamics is certainly not a new idea; Bucky Fuller did it in the Dymaxion car and Chrysler did it with the Airflow.