Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic modifications»

A number of aerodynamic modifications are said to reduce lift.
The new aerodynamic modifications are said to improve high - speed stability.
Sure, aesthetic and aerodynamic modifications make for great eye candy, but for the most part, the joy still lies on what kind of powertrain upgrades are done on the car.
Extensive aerodynamic modifications on F - TYPE Project 7 include a front splitter with a lower section made of moulded plastic and an upper section in carbon - fibre.
Key design elements include the D - type - inspired fairing behind the driver's head, shorter windshield, new front bumper, and downforce - increasing aerodynamic modifications — including a carbon - fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler.
With aerodynamic modifications to its cooling air inlet, rear spoiler, diffuser, underbody and sideblades, the drag coefficient (Cd) of the R8 e-tron is just 0.28.
Also in the works are two extra-frugal A4 TDI / TFSI models featuring aerodynamic modifications, a longer - legged transmission, and special low - rolling - resistance tires, but don't look for these models to come to the States.
The only Lotus at the event sported some interesting aerodynamic modifications.
A month later, the automaker promised aerodynamic modifications, lower - friction engine oil and more efficient transmission gearing for the 2014 C - Max to improve mileage further.
The Austrian - built cars were narrower anyway across the roof, reducing the frontal area, but additional aerodynamic modifications were made including fairing in all four wheels with metal wheel spats, and replacing the rear side windows with steel sheet.
Meanwhile, the 2014 C - Max will receive a number of mechanical updates, including more - efficient transmission gearing, various aerodynamic modifications and lower - friction engine oil to improve gas mileage.
The team will begin the upcoming season with a new six - speed gearbox from supplier Xtrac, engine performance enhancements and further aerodynamic modifications.
This one, though, is the final product, and it comes complete with all the cursory aerodynamic modifications set to rally specifications, not to mention a cavalcade of graphics and liveries that show all of the team's partners for next year's WRC season.
Carefully targeted underside aerodynamics modifications at the rear axle, finally, contribute to enhanced driving dynamics and efficiency.
The base of the 2013 edition of the Blancpain Super Trofeo Gallardo was in fact a 2012 specs car with massive aerodynamic modifications.
IndyCar has made the following areas on the car open for aerodynamic modifications: Sidepods, engine cover and oval front wing main plane and end plates.
Researchers would ultimately document in flying squirrels a wider variety of aerodynamic modifications and flight types than had been described in any other species of animal glider.
The first teaser shows a Dodge Challenger with what looks like a wide body kit and extensive aerodynamic modifications.
Key design elements include the D - type - inspired fairing behind the driver's head, shorter windshield, new front bumper, and downforce - increasing aerodynamic modifications — including a carbon - fiber front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler.
IndyCar announced in June that aerodynamic modifications would be introduced to the IndyCar Series in 2015 and Thursday announced that both Chevrolet and Honda have signed off to become the first producers of the «aero kit» era.
Although it too was slightly upgraded by Edo, it only receives wheel, brake, and aerodynamic modifications — the stock 755 - hp V - 12 remains essentially untouched, save for a new exhaust system that helps make quite a glorious noise.
Obviously the Nissan GT - R Nismo is powerful, but another recurring theme of Krumm's narration is the car's improved stability, which is partly a result of the enhanced downforce from the aerodynamic modifications.
The 2015 Nissan GT - R Nismo's 3.8 - liter, twin - turbo V - 6 has 55 horsepower more than the standard GT - R for a total of 600 hp, along with a stiffer suspension, aerodynamic modifications, and lightweight materials.
The aerodynamic modifications are a little on the heavy side, which is understandable.
An optional «Weissach» performance package brings a series of aerodynamic modifications, including winglets to the bumpers for added downforce as well as a number of lightweight components such as magnesium wheels.
Besides the aerodynamic modifications already mentioned, standard equipment includes the Multifunctional Display Plus (MFA Plus) with gear recommendation arrow and a sports chassis.
In Touring Car, Series regulations put tighter limits on engine, drivetrain and aerodynamic modifications, but cars were still afforded substantial handling upgrades.
The 2012 Kizashi carries over mostly unchanged from 2011, in which the Sport version, that included lighter alloy wheels and aerodynamic modifications, became available with the GTS and SLS upper trim levels.
Despite the increase in passenger capacity and the aerodynamic modifications that gave the aircraft a longer range than its predecessors, only Lufthansa, Air China and Korean Air (out of the major airlines) placed orders for the passenger version of the aircraft (orders for the cargo version are much better)-- so this is a rare breed of aircraft.
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