Oldsmobile says that in wind tunnel tests the Custom Cruiser registered
an air drag coefficient of 0.34.
The low stance, narrow tires and clean shape give the CLA250 a slip - through - the -
air drag coefficient of only 0.23.
Not exact matches
The
drag coefficient is coded into the game's software to simulate
air resistance, which greatly affects the pace at which an object rises and falls in the shape of a parabola.
According to McLaren, the design is meant to not only evoke the original three - seat F1, but also decrease the car's
drag coefficient as it slices through the
air towards the car's likely ludicrous top speed.
Part of this low, 0.22
coefficient of
drag is created using a new «Active
Air Stream Kidney Grille» that is able to open the lower air intakes and grille elements when cooling is requir
Air Stream Kidney Grille» that is able to open the lower
air intakes and grille elements when cooling is requir
air intakes and grille elements when cooling is required.
The 2012 GT - R slips through the
air with a
coefficient of
drag of just 0.26, down from 0.27, with a claimed improvement in downforce of ten percent.
The concept's computed 0.22
coefficient of
drag is now 0.26, the taillights are part of the
air channel rather than being hung in the flux through that channel, and, of course, the once - transparent sides are properly opaque.
Aerodynamic technology features heavily, too, with the car's main
air intakes — positioned either side of the front grille and ahead of the rear wheels — opening and closing as required, meaning they can be closed flush under most circumstances to provide a lower, slipperier and more efficient
drag coefficient.
AMG says the hood's
air outlet helps dissipate engine heat, increases front - axle downforce and improves
coefficient of
drag.
These are used to supply
air to the brakes and that's without negatively affecting the
drag coefficient.
Audi claims a remarkably low 0.26
drag coefficient for the A6, which helps the car slide through the
air efficiently.
Exterior trim and different wheel packages offer customization options for A6 owners, while all A6 models benefit from Audi's signature grille, bright LED headlight accents, and the low 0.26
drag coefficient, helping the car slide through the
air efficiently.
Corvette Racing's influence could be seen in the C6 Corvette design, which featured flush headlights for better aerodynamics; a single, large grille opening for the engine
air intake, radiator, and brake cooling; a lower
coefficient of
drag; and low 3,179 pound curb weight.
It's the most aerodynamic pickup truck in its segment with grille shutters,
air suspension and
air dam as exclusive aerodynamic features and a.357
coefficient of
drag.
Air Curtains, Air Breathers, optimized airflow over the rear, air deflectors on the front wheel arches, and an array of other details allow the car's drag coefficient to drop as far as Cd 0.
Air Curtains,
Air Breathers, optimized airflow over the rear, air deflectors on the front wheel arches, and an array of other details allow the car's drag coefficient to drop as far as Cd 0.
Air Breathers, optimized airflow over the rear,
air deflectors on the front wheel arches, and an array of other details allow the car's drag coefficient to drop as far as Cd 0.
air deflectors on the front wheel arches, and an array of other details allow the car's
drag coefficient to drop as far as Cd 0.34.
Air Curtains, the Air Breather system, air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (C
Air Curtains, the
Air Breather system, air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (C
Air Breather system,
air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (C
air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the
drag coefficient (Cd).
These more compact exterior cameras combine with active aerodynamics and
air suspension that can lower the car into its most aerodynamic position when cruising, giving the car a claimed
drag coefficient figure that makes it 0.04 slipperier than the smaller Q2 SUV.
Moreover, measures like Alternator Management System help improve fuel efficiency while the First - in Segment Wheel
Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high spe
Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised
air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (Coefficient of Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high spe
air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (
Coefficient of
Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high speed.
Together, the new hexagonal grille, lower front
air intakes and rear bumper are claimed to reduce the coupe's aerodynamic
drag coefficient from 0.33 to 0.32 Cd.
New Ram 1500 is the segment's most aerodynamic pickup with.357
coefficient of
drag and features exclusive active aerodynamics: grille shutters,
air dam and
air suspension
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.
The vehicle also offers a first - of - its - kind Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive power unit, along with lightweight multi-material construction, 10 functional
air intakes, and the lowest
coefficient of
drag in its class.
The B9's
drag coefficient value of 0.23 is class leading, and is derived from a range of subtle measures, including the outer lines of the
air inlets that integrate additional openings (they guide some of the airstream over the wheel well), wing mirrors positioned on the door sills (narrow stripes enhance aeroacoustics, amber light below it is a unique blind spot assist method), narrow trim on the rear windows and a largely smooth underbody.
The Sonata Hybrid was an all - new model for 2016, with a new grille and a sharper profile, as well as active
air shutters up front and aerodynamic bumpers and wheels; the result is a
drag coefficient of just 0.24.
In order to achieve the impressively low
drag coefficient of just 0.29 Cd, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo comes equipped with front apron
air curtains and new
air breathers situated behind the front wheels which are designed to reduce
air turbulence, and therefore
drag.
The Tahoe's flush headlamps, smooth wrap - around bumper, lower
air dam and steeply - raked windshield all contribute to its low 0.363
coefficient of
drag.
To complement this, there is a flat floor and functional diffuser, which, when paired with a low
drag coefficient, helps the A110 glide through the
air.
The styling changes dramatically reduce the Town Car's
air -
drag coefficient, meaning that this year's model will be quieter at highway speeds and more fuel - efficient.
The aerodynamic performance of the McLaren 650S is as efficient as the 12C, boasting the same
drag coefficient figure, yet the
air is being worked harder and more efficiently as it flows over, and through, the functional bodywork.
The rear of a car affects the
drag coefficient even more than the front section, since the
air swirl that can occur here acts like an invisible brake and increases fuel consumption unnecessarily.
Thanks to the active kidney grille,
air curtains,
air breathers and active rear spoiler, the new GT has a lower
drag coefficient of 0.25 Cd compared to 0.29 Cd of the model it replaces.
The low
drag coefficient of 0.235 helps the EOLAB slice through
air effectively.
These details help optimize
air flow around and below the Pathfinder exterior, which has a
coefficient of
drag of 0.326.
Contributing to a
drag coefficient of 0.26 are
Air Curtains in the front apron, active flaps in the grille and lower intake, plus a rear wiper concealed under the roof spoiler — neat touch!
There are also front wheel
air curtains incorporated which help minimise
drag and turbulence and the Elantra claims a
drag coefficient of 0.27.
It is a version of Infiniti FX50 with Moonlight White body colour, matte white exterior color, F1 - inspired carbon fiber front
air dam with white LED running lights, F1 - inspired side skirts and rear
air dam, 21 - inch 10 - spoke black - finish aluminum wheels, dark tinted adaptive headlamps, dark tinted rear tail lamps, satin aluminum door handles, side
air vents and exterior trim, carbon fiber rear wing, carbon fiber interior trim, F1 - inspired steering wheel and suede seating surfaces, unique Sebastian Vettel badging on the side fenders, rear liftgate, interior center console and embroidered front seats; increased engine power to 420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp), a front
air dam provides increased downforce, 20 millimeters lower ride height, 30 percent improved
coefficient of
drag over standard FX.
The new ’19 RAM 1500 claims to be the segment's most aerodynamic pickup, with a.357
coefficient of
drag that features exclusive active aerodynamics such as front grille shutters, an
air dam and
air suspension that make this truck less of a barn door when rolling down the highway at 70 mph.
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.
A new front chin spoiler directs
air downward, helping the
coefficient of
drag to be reduced from 0.34 to 0.33 — not that you'll notice on your trip to the supermarket.
The
coefficient of
air drag is a gas - saving.038 compared with.048 on last year's model.
Optimized front exit flow paths considering total flow, maximum downforce, low
coefficient of
drag, and achieving downstream flow structure to feed the mid-engine
air inlets.
Looking beyond its great beauty also reveals great engineering, as the body features a
drag coefficient of just 0.26, a wind - cheating figure that lets the A6 more easily slip through the
air, paying in quietness, fuel efficiency, and performance.
Front driving lamps slide back to create openings for better
air intake when the gasoline engine is being used and a sliding U-shaped deck - lid extends from the rear of the vehicle at higher speeds for improved
coefficient of
drag.
Electrically - actuated aero elements on the hood, the flanks, and on the rear help control the flow of
air, adding up to a mere 0.25
coefficient of
drag.
Air Temperature, Cloud Top Pressure, Cloud Top Temperature, Effective Cloud Fraction, Emissivity, Geostrophic
Drag Coefficient
Note that the Model S won over the Prius because while they had the same
drag area, the Tesla had a lower
coefficient of
drag and a larger frontal area, so it did better starting from a disadvantaged position (smaller frontal areas offer less resistance to incoming
air, all else being equal).