The new Malibu exterior is anticipated to be SAE - certified as one of the most
aerodynamically efficient cars in the segment, with a coefficient of drag (Cd) rating near Chevrolet Volt's Cd of.280.
The SLK's lightweight construction and its aerodynamic design — the SLK 200 had a Cd value of 0.33, making it one of the most
aerodynamically efficient cars in its class — helped ensure that fuel consumption was low.
Not exact matches
They have already greatly influenced the design of such
aerodynamically efficient products as airplanes and
cars
«The new AMG GT race
car will have several advantages over the SLS - it has a shorter wheelbase, it's lighter, and more
aerodynamically efficient... But the
car is still in development so there's a lot to find out.»
BMW claims the X3 is the most
aerodynamically -
efficient car in its class, with a drag coefficient of 0.29.
There is major plan view chamfering so the
car is
aerodynamically efficient, but the hood centerline is as long as possible, enhanced by the painted transverse piece below.
The new E-Class has an evolutionary design and looks rather similar to the handsome
car it replaces, but it is set apart by being more curvaceous and
aerodynamically efficient.
Chapters on aerodynamics dictated the design of the
car, and its no wonder that the 458 Speciale is the most
aerodynamically efficient production
car in Ferrari history!
Externally, the
car broke new ground (and broke from its Camaro corporate twin) with a sleek,
aerodynamically efficient body featuring fold - away headlights — a feature that would remain a Firebird trademark until production ended in 2002.
The sleek and
aerodynamically -
efficient design reflects a
car developed to perform at speed.
The sleek and
aerodynamically -
efficient design reflects a
car developed first and foremost to perform at speed.
«However, the low - drag features of the C6, such as its sleek body shape and flush headlamps, lend themselves to converting the production design into an
aerodynamically efficient race
car.»
When designing the new M4 Coupe, BMW focused its attention on making the
car as
aerodynamically efficient as possible.
Another means to save fuel and reduce harm to the environment is the
aerodynamically efficient body (0.26 Cd for sedan, 0.28 Cd for wagon), which is also tauter and lighter, thanks to ultra-high strength steel throughout the
car.
The higher, squarer tail is more
efficient aerodynamically than a lower, rounded one, and the XF's coupe - like roofline and subtle, raised bootlid lip improve airflow over the rear of the
car.
Aerodynamically the
car boasts a highly
efficient rear wing, offering 40 kg of downforce at 125mph, with the addition of a roof scoop similar to the one on the current Clio Cup.
The Mercedes CLA class sets a new world record for the most
aerodynamically efficient production
car with a drag co-
efficient of 0.23
We also might note that motor vehicles, these being both
cars and trucks are second only to electric power generation when it comes to CO2, and these could be vastly improved by rejecting standard automotive practice and insist that
cars be
aerodynamically efficient like well known airships.