Sentences with phrase «as aerodynamic»

The concept itself isn't destined for production, it's just meant to give the world a taste of what Faraday's been up to, taking shape as an aerodynamic sedan or a crossover with BMW X6 - like proportions.

Trucks are not nearly as aerodynamic as other vehicles and often require very precise navigation.

As aerodynamic drag composes roughly two - thirds of the fuel consumption for a tractor - trailer at highway speeds, a 50 percent reduction in drag represents a 33 percent reduction in fuel consumption.

The new sheetmetal is rated at a 0.357 coefficient of drag, which is about as aerodynamic as a 2004 Ford Focus.

It carries the BRE front and rear spoilers as well as the aerodynamic headlight covers.

There's a slight power increase of 4kW on last year's model as aerodynamic performance has been improved, boosting cooling efficiency for the engine.

A steeply rising shoulderline is mated to a dipping C - pillar acting as an aerodynamic buttress.

Because it is about as aerodynamic as a brick, strong winds tend to affect its stability.

It's about as aerodynamic as a brick, but it is beautiful,» said Rick Solberg, a real estate investor in Kansas City, Mo., who recently bought a light green 1973 Land Rover model 88.

It's about as aerodynamic as a 5 - foot brick wall, which is about how high its hood is from the road.

Utilizing the 505 - horsepower LS7, the Corvette Z06X featured the Z07 performance package, Brembo carbon - ceramic brakes as well as the aerodynamic package from the 2011 Carbon Edition.

The Silverado rides and handles very well, and I think it's the quietest truck on the market right now, thanks to such things as aerodynamic styling (despite its flat - face appearance, there are a lot of wind - cheating tricks designed into it), considerable sound - deadening material, and doors that are now inset rather than wrapped into the roof.

First of all, we changed the front bumper with one adapted form the latest Honda S2000, that has a more aggressive look and is as aerodynamic.

Precisely drawn lines, a fully new light signature by the headlights as well as aerodynamic «blades» (narrow aerodynamic elements in the style of the Golf GTI) in the side of the bumper join together to form a new front section look.

The design of the car was dictated by the need to be compact and therefore light, as well as aerodynamic needs.

Other ingredients in the unique character of the BMW M235i Coupe include the interplay between engine output, bespoke chassis technology and brake system as well as aerodynamic balance that is achieved with hallmark M precision.

The E-Class Wagon becomes a whole different beast, with a distinct, arching profile that helps maximize interior space while still remaining as aerodynamic and sporty as possible.

All these transformations are in an effort to improve airflow and make the vehicle as aerodynamic as possible.

Its distinctive design features such as aerodynamic...

In creating the 2018 Kia Niro, the vehicle was designed to be as aerodynamic as possible to help increase efficiency with carefully placed vents and clean lines to minimize drag.

Inside you'll find a 6 - speed manual transmission, and outside you'll see that the Wrangler shape is just as aerodynamic as it always has been.

Simple, modern details such as aerodynamic mirrors and door handles continue the marriage of form and function.

But the fact that it was a roadster — a convertible — soon presented a problem: Roadsters aren't as aerodynamic as coupes, especially on long, high - speed racetracks such as Le Mans in France.

But there are a few unique elements like a new grille with active shutters, as well as aerodynamic bumper lowers front and rear... LED tail lights... rear lip spoiler... side sills... and re-designed side mirrors.

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

To improve it's fuel economy, Nissan spent countless hours in the wind tunnel testing and refining it to make it as Aerodynamic as possible.

The front bumper features C - shaped LED daytime running lights, like those on the e-Golf, as well as aerodynamic horizontal fins, like those on the GTI.

Although Callaway has yet to test the AeroWagon in a wind tunnel, representatives expect the car will be as aerodynamic as a standard 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, meaning there should be no adverse effects on its performance.

In this case, the EPA found that Mercedes - Benz's error involved the way it calculated the impact of road - load resistance numbers such as aerodynamic drag and tire rolling resistance.

Our illustrator extended the black powerdome accent onto the roof to visually lower the car, and this is repeated again on the rear spoiler's edge, rendered as an aerodynamic aide in carbon fiber.

Now though, the exquisite, silky and muscular aesthetics of this freshly - launched beauty, the XC40, make our old 1990s Swedish 240 estate look about as aerodynamic as a cube!

It's not a shape conventionally regarded as aerodynamic — but the biologists decided to investigate its properties anyway.

Ford claims major upgrades as far as aerodynamics, downforce, weight reduction, and efficiency.

The toughest part in designing a vehicle is balancing key elements such as aerodynamics with modern design that pays homage to the brand's original design language.

Even that model blurs the boundaries between production and racing cars, with its 195 kW / 265 PS (which can temporarily peak at 213 kW / 290 PS using the boost function) as well as aerodynamics that have been completely redesigned in many areas resulting in improved downforces.

The stripes extend across the roof to the boot - lid which gets a carbon - fibre lid - spoiler for style as well as aerodynamics.

The new car shows significant development in several key areas such as aerodynamics, suspension and electronics.

Some parts, such as aerodynamics / body work and brakes, take a lot less time to repair when compared to repairing the gearbox or engine.

Not exact matches

Plainly, then, the negative view of entrepreneurship's contributions to the economy has as little credibility as early bumblebee aerodynamics.

As did the improved aerodynamics — namely the lower roofline, and rearward sloping, flush - bumpered front end.

The three - wheeled Elio is engineered to attain a highway mileage rating of up to 84 mpg while providing the comfort of amenities such as power windows, power door lock and air conditioning accompanied by the safety of multiple air bags and an aerodynamic, enclosed vehicle body.

Are the facts that the «real» science of aerodynamics, math, and music exists fundamentally as non-sensory, unlimited invisible mental concepts lost upon you?

Add to this the wind tunnel approved, extensive aerodynamic features on the car and we have a pretty stunning vehicle serving as the safety car this season.

This benefit is particularly important on an aerodynamic - sensitive, high - speed track like Las Vegas where teams devise setups in an attempt to carry as much speed through the corners as possible.

Horsepower and aerodynamics aren't as critical on the Virginia bullring as elsewhere.

But to achieve our targets we need more, so as well as big aerodynamic changes, we have optimized each area for performance and weight.»

I think if you look at the configuration of the aerodynamics we have, we've got cars now with very complicated bodywork structures which create very sensitive flow regimes around the structures which as soon as they are disturbed by the car in front, suffer.

We should work out how we can make the aerodynamics as benign as possible so cars can still race each other.

It's pretty cool that it's a result of their own innovations this time though, and not because it was the best aerodynamic solution to a rule made on safety grounds, as was the case in 2012.

You have to maintain your aerodynamic position, your tuck, over this jump so you can carry your speed as far as possible.