Sentences with phrase «aerodynamic shape of»

The artistic and aerodynamic shape of the car gives sense of elegance to the vehicle.

Nissan also paid very close attention to the aerodynamic shape of the new Versa Note and is quick to point out that its coefficient of drag is only.298, which is lower than some sports cars.

Although, the smooth, aerodynamic shape of the 2018 Kia Stinger creates a captivating profile, its appeal is mostly a perk, resulting from strategic, racing - centered engineering.

These, together with the compact design, low weight and aerodynamic shape of iQ, will contribute to outstanding fuel economy and exceptionally low CO2 emissions, which are anticipated to start at around 100g / km.

As we mentioned, the aerodynamic shape of the E-Class Cabriolet allows it to travel effortlessly, whether its acoustic power soft top is up or down.

The smooth and aerodynamic shape of the QX60 achieves an unchanged drag coefficient of 0.34.

Overall, the design of the EXP 10 Speed 6 is influenced by the aerodynamic shapes of aircraft fuselage and wings, says Bentley.

These include a new, bolder, more sophisticated Kia badge, the indicator blade protrusion in the front headlamps, the Kia - signature windscreen head castellations, the chrome side glazing surround and the cee'd - unique, aerodynamic shaping of the tail lamp which extends into the adjacent bodywork.

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He was right - the wedge - shaped design provided excellent aerodynamics, and although rear wings were banned under the rules of the time, Coppuck cleverly got around it by making the rear wing part of the engine cover.

The flying snakes of South - East Asia flatten their cylindrical bodies when they glide — in cross-section, they are shaped like flying saucers from the classic Space Invaders game The surprise is that this is extremely aerodynamic.

In 2011, as part of a reintroduction program, captive - bred ibises following an ultralight aircraft to their wintering grounds arranged themselves in the shape of a V. Data loggers on their backs captured every position and wing flap, yielding the most compelling experimental evidence yet that birds exploit the aerodynamics of the familiar formation to conserve energy.

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

As the plane moves toward new, more efficient shapes, the surface of the craft itself could become more aerodynamic.

The virtual jet relies on several tricks to reshape the shock waves and reduce the intensity of the boom: a needle nose, narrow fuselage, swept - back wings, aerodynamic engine coverings placed above the wings to shield engine noise, and a widely spaced V - shaped tail.

Dimples have traditionally been spherical in shape, but it is possible to optimize the aerodynamic performance of other shapes.

You can feel confident that engineering software searched across a vast range of design parameters to find the most aerodynamic shape, the sleekest wings, the sturdiest fuselage.

«From agglomerates of spheres to irregularly shaped particles: Determination of dynamic shape factors from measurements of mobility and vacuum aerodynamic diameters,» Aerosol Science and Technology 40 (3): 197 - 217.

In addition to the ever - popular pastime of shaping volcanoes out of clay and pouring baking soda and vinegar into the hollows to make them erupt, students and parents learned about aerodynamics, electricity, the human body, chemistry, and physics.

Two transplants from GM's home office to Opel's Rüsselsheim headquarters, Clare MacKichan and Chuck Jordan — with a nod from none other than Bob Lutz — shaped the body and came up with one of the most aerodynamic designs of the era.

Subaru claims a few aerodynamic advancements influenced the shapes of the C - pillar, rear glass inclination, and trunk lid, so form and function both prevail in the rear.

It also wears an AMG - specific body kit, with enormous intakes gulping air through the front fascia, aerodynamic «flics» and a splitter to keep the nose pinned to the ground at speed, a prominent rear diffuser, a quartet of parallelogram - shaped exhaust tips, and a contrasting black trunklid spoiler.

Building on the themes of the DS, it featured hydro - pneumatic suspension, steering, and brakes, and a smooth, radically tapered body design (the front track is nearly eight inches wider than the rear) that was shaped by aerodynamics.

Underneath all of the aerodynamics and intakes, the overall shape between the two is definitely similar, both evoking the short rear and long hood that showcase their British - sports - car heritage.

The final production car will likely retain much of the concept's overall styling, as the hatchback shown in Detroit looked remarkably production ready with its aerodynamic teardrop shape and spacious interior packaging.

The new car will keep a similar aerodynamic overall shape, and the rear end will retain its transparent trunk panel according to another teaser photo of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt revealed a few months ago.

The entire body is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, and the vehicle's delta - wing shape is designed for high - performance aerodynamics and downforce.

When we spied this futuristic prototype before (pictured below), we predicted that it was an early version of a fully autonomous prototype vehicle thanks to clues like its highly aerodynamic shape.

The hood vents actually help extract heat from the V - 8, and a new rear diffuser — made possible only thanks to the more compact shape of the titanium exhaust — improves aerodynamic performance out back.

Although the Fastback won't find as many buyers as the hatchback we reckon it's the better resolved shape - and it's more aerodynamic too to the benefit of economy, speed and refinement.

The revised shape of the rear window improves the car's interior aerodynamics by promoting better airflow for driver comfort.

Shape and design of the carbon aerodynamic components are based on extensive wind tunnel testing to achieve the optimal aerodynamic form and function.

«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.

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

The California T boasts classic Ferrari proportions: the shape of its flanks is inspired by the 250 Testa Rossa's famous pontoon - fender styling, with the front wing line stretching back towards the compact, muscular rear and bringing an aerodynamic sleekness and movement to the sides.

The 2015 Prius retains the iconic shape of the original Prius, updated to be even more aerodynamic and efficient, with an impressively low drag coefficient.

The new body made from composite material has been developed in collaboration with Dallara Engineering, founded by Gian Paolo Dallara, who has created a new aerodynamic shape based on the Huracan but optimizing air flow... both around and into the car, complete with a massive rear wing and a lower front diffuser... both of which are fully adjustable by the way.

Source: Edmunds * Inspired by the future of aerospace, the redesigned 2015 Murano's striking aerodynamic body looks as though it was shaped by the wind.

The shape of the body is aerodynamic.

The i30's shape is more slippery than before, while the aerodynamics have been improved further with the use of an Active Air Flap behind the front grille, and air curtains on each side of the front bumper.

Additional aerodynamic optimisation measures include, for example, the partial covering of the upper section of the radiator grille, aerodynamically shaped spring link coverings that improve the flow of air along the underbody at the rear axle, and a suspension that has been lowered by 15 millimetres.

The additional aerodynamic optimisation measures include for example the partial covering of the top part of the radiator grille, aerodynamically shaped spring link covers and lowering of the suspension.

In the United States, Federal lighting regulations required headlamps of sealed beam construction and standard size and shape on all vehicles, so Accords in North America were equipped with four rectangular headlamp units rather than the aerodynamic composite replaceable - bulb units used on Accords sold outside North America (note European specification imagery).

The Honda Civic Hybrid is a fuel efficient gas / electric version of the popular Japanese economy car with a unique color matching grill and a more aerodynamic shape.

Exterior Design: Upscale design with strong sense of volume, shoulder and dimension; dynamic sedan shape with defined trunk; enhanced aerodynamics with 0.31 Cd; new Nissan signature front grille; multi-reflector halogen headlights; body - color front and rear fascias; available chrome accented grille, blacked - out B - pillar, chrome door handles, body - color dual power remote - controlled sideview mirrors, fog lights

Things like the shape of our greenhouse, the windshield, side glass, back window, the teardrop shape that's been a signature for Corvette for about 50 years has proven to be an extremely efficient aerodynamic shape.

The front end blends smoothly into the cabin, which offers flowing curves, while design elements such as the shape of the trunklid help give the new Versa Sedan excellent aerodynamics, including a low coefficient of drag of just 0.31.

It also has a sleek roof, aerodynamic shape and the type of commanding profile that isnt afraid of turning heads or stepping into the spotlight.

The traditional three - box sedan shape was retained, but was morphed into a more flowing design with an aerodynamic Cd of just 0.29.

Road, wind and engine noise have all been targeted to fulfil the improved comfort goals, and the positioning and shape of the wing mirrors and a flat underside help the A-Class's aerodynamics.

Critical Knowledge: Cadillac's first - ever station wagon offeringChoice between two V - 6 enginesSix - speed manual or automatic transmissionWheelbase of 113.4 inches, overall length 0.3 inches shorter than CTS sport sedan Available all - wheel drive (AWD), pop - up navigation screen, 40 - gigabyte internal hard driveAvailable panoramic sunroofNew 19 - inch wheelsOn sale in dealerships in fall of 2009IntroductionArriving in dealerships in fall of 2009, the 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon features an aerodynamic profile and a V - shaped tailgate motif.