DB9 GT will be present throughout, but the company has also revised the functional
aerodynamic elements on the coupe.
Not exact matches
Ford, for instance, will offer improved fuel economy of more than 2 mpg
on its new Atlas Concept pickup truck featured in Detroit last week with a combination of what the company calls «active
aerodynamic elements.»
The car features AirBreather vents behind the front wheels, an
aerodynamic drag - reducing
element first introduced
on the BMW 4 Series.
Based loosely
on the Hyundai i30 hatchback - also launched in Paris - the RN30 falls at the extreme end of the hot hatchback segment, with heavily blistered bodywork (it's 30 mm wider than the production i30, and 84 mm lower), large front and rear
aerodynamic elements and a powerful drivetrain.
Aside from the
aerodynamic elements and a bunch of bolt -
ons, every component
on the C30 Polestar comes from the Volvo parts bin.
The bodywork would be made entirely of carbon fibre, and would feature many
aerodynamic design
elements and cooling openings in order to survive
on the race track.
The rear view of the new 4 - door coupé picks up
on familiar features of the AMG GT design idiom: extremely slim LED tail lights define the hallmark boot sill line, the rear aerofoil extendable in several stages not only underscores the family affiliation; it is also an important
element of the active
aerodynamics.
Forged composite, with its ability to be shaped into complex geometrical shapes, features in front and rear spoiler, engine bonnet, rear bumper and
aerodynamic diffuser: functional
elements components within Lamborghini's patented active
aerodynamics system introduced
on the Huracán Performante: Aerodinamica Lamborghini Attiva - ALA..
Exclusive to R - S cars, this is used
on the seat bolsters and arm rests and reflects the use of exotic carbon fibre
on the
aerodynamic elements of the car.
The
aerodynamics concept also includes the new, in part movable
elements at the front,
on the sides and at the rear of the Audi e-tron quattro concept.
• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts
on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised
aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting
elements in the upper section of the C columns; best
aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).
• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts
on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised
aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting
elements in the upper section of the C columns; best
aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).
Why wheel skirts probably won't make a comeback despite aero benefits Fender skirts might be a great way to make an old Lincoln Continental look great or make a first - gen Honda Insight more
aerodynamic, but according to an article
on Automotive News, don't expect this design
element to make a comeback anytime soon....
Tonight Audi said the concept will set a new
aerodynamic record for SUVs at 0.25 Cd, thanks in part to the low - slung coupe - like roofline, «movable
aerodynamic elements at the front,
on the sides and at the rear» and a completely enclosed underbody.
The new variants are likely to make do without some of the Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde's sportier
elements, like active
aerodynamics that change in profile depending
on the amount of grip or straight - line speed needed.
In case you're wondering why this extreme supercar doesn't have a rear wing, I think that the
aerodynamic element will sit flush
on the rear decklid when not use.
Key
elements of the front grille are front functional air curtains, similar to those introduced
on the sixth - generation Camaro, that reduce
aerodynamic drag by routing air around the front wheel wells.
The improved track performance is driven by four key
elements:
Aerodynamics: New aero features including a carbon fiber rear wing, specific air deflectors and dive planes
on the front fascia produce grip - generating downforce to help the car stick harder and drive faster in turns.
Fitted with an aero package and GT R - borrowed active
aerodynamics elements that optimize the airflow, the high - performance sedan powered by the V8 engine runs the 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) distance in 3.1 seconds, when benefiting from the presence of the letter S
on the powerful - looking, yet sensual rear end.
Compared with the «regular» BMW X5 and the BMW X6, the share of black plastic surfaces around the lower section of the body is reduced
on both new models, giving even greater emphasis to the road going - orientation of the BMW X5 M and the BMW X6 M. Particularly the body
elements fulfilling major functions in terms of
aerodynamics and the flow of cooling air are clearly accentuated
on both models.
The
aerodynamics of the vehicle has improved significantly with
elements such as air intake and outlet
on the front wheel arches, airflow - optimised wheel rims, exterior mirrors and a roof spoiler.