The fresh sheetmetal also helps the 3 achieve best - in -
class coefficient of drag of 0.275 on the five - door and 0.255 for the sedan when outfitted with the active grille shutter and i - Eloop brake energy regeneration system.
Namely, Toyota's Product Specialist Moe Durand says mpg is not adversely affected because its uses a seven - piece wind - tunnel tested body kit that smoothes airflow under the car to mildly improve its already world -
class coefficient of drag.
Not exact matches
BMW claims the X3 is the most aerodynamically - efficient car in its
class, with a
drag coefficient of 0.29.
Styling has been influenced by the recent Monza concept, while the fastback - style look boasts a low
drag coefficient of 0.26 - a figure Vauxhall says is
class - leading (but does lag the 0.24 Mercedes - Benz C -
class and 0.23 Audi A4).
Together with a slight improvement in
drag (its
coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top -
of - the -
class 38 mpg.
One
of the big claims for this new model is the
class - leading 0.23
drag coefficient.
Mercedes says the car will have the lowest wind - noise levels in the midsize luxury
class, adding it also has
class - leading aerodynamics with a 0.24
coefficient of drag.
The handsome Q3 also leads its
class in aerodynamics, with a
drag coefficient of just 0.32 Cd — a remarkable figure for an SUV.
The aerodynamic changes provide a significant improvement, allowing the B -
Class to deliver an outstanding
drag coefficient of 0.26.
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.
Despite all that, the Lancer ended up with a
drag coefficient (cD)
of 0.37 — better than that
of the Sundance that was to follow, but not even in the same
class as the later Neon.
Its exterior panels are designed to flex to boost aerodynamics further, which, when combined with various other smart efficiency solutions, produces a
class - leading
drag coefficient value
of just 0.24.
This purposeful shape achieves a remarkable
drag coefficient of just 0.27, lower than any non-hybrid in the mid-size sedan
class.
A claimed
coefficient of drag of 0.26 puts Stuttgart's new car at the top
of its
class in terms
of overall aerodynamics.
CX - 7's shape is aerodynamically efficient with best - in -
class performance for
coefficient of drag.
Close work between the Design and Aerodynamics teams not only achieved a low
drag coefficient for a vehicle
of this
class of 0.29 Cd, it also inspired a technological edge to the Concept's styling.
The focus on aerodynamics has ensured a zero lift
coefficient and a minimum
of drag which provides a
class - leading overall aerodynamic performance.
The result is one
of the sleekest - looking cars in the
class, with a 0.29
coefficient of drag — an attribute that contributes directly to a GM - estimated 40 mpg on the highway.
These attributes combine to boost aerodynamics further, which, when combined with various other smart efficiency solutions, produce a
class - leading 0.24
coefficient of drag.
Those changes lead to a
class - leading
coefficient of drag of 0.27.
A flatter bonnet with extra contour lines helps the new A5 achieve a
class - leading aerodynamic
drag coefficient of just 0.25 Cd, while Audi's trademark single - frame grille is lower and wider, further adding aggression.
The side profile is designed with a sense
of sporty & coupe like silhouette with a Best - in -
Class drag coefficient of 0.29.
The newborn baby
of the C -
Class family comes with vivid sensual design, taking dynamics to a whole new level, boasting the best drag coefficient in its class (0
Class family comes with vivid sensual design, taking dynamics to a whole new level, boasting the best
drag coefficient in its
class (0
class (0,26).
The aerodynamics and aeroacoustics are top -
class; the
drag coefficient of the entry - level engine, which will go on sale after the market launch, is 0.27.
The front
of the C -
Class is a bit high and stubby, no doubt to adhere to pedestrian impact standards, but the car somehow still manages a 0.27
coefficient of drag.
With the new A-
Class, Mercedes - Benz is opening up a new chapter in the premium compact segment: markedly emotive in design, with powerful engines ranging from 90 kW to 155 kW, extremely efficient with emissions from just 135 g
of CO2 / km and a best - in -
class drag coefficient of 0.27.
It achieves a top
class drag coefficient (Cd)
of 0.29, and improved fuel economy and stability when driving at high speed.
The new 1.4 turbo's performance, combined with a mass reduction
of more than 110 kg and an aerodynamic
drag coefficient (Cd)
of just 0.29, which GM says is best - in -
class, supports an estimated fuel consumption
of just 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway.
A world -
class sedan today has a
drag coefficient of 0.30 or slightly less.
The new exterior design has a slippery
drag coefficient of 0.29 Cd, which Mazda claims is one
of the lowest in
class.
The new G -
Class's design holds true to the look
of today's 38 - year - old model with a boxy appearance that, despite a 20 mm increase in width, is claimed to have the same 0.54
drag coefficient as today's car.
All told, the refinements
of the Jetta's exterior reduce its
coefficient of drag to a
class - leading 0.27.
The 0.29
drag coefficient (Cd) achieved by Mazda engineers is one
of the lowest available in the compact
class and highly beneficial to highway fuel economy.
Its styling isn't just for show, either: Audi claims the Q7's aerodynamic figure translates to a 0.42
coefficient of drag — best in its
class.
As a result, the 2018 RLX will have
class - leading lower
coefficient of lift (CL) and lower
coefficient of drag (Cd).
Not only does it look good, the automaker also claims best - in -
class aerodynamic efficiency with a
drag coefficient of 0.31.
Specifically, according to RMI analyst Mike Simpson, «Wind tunnel testing
of a Prevost H5 - 60 articulated bus demonstrates a
drag coefficient 50 percent smaller than that
of a typical
class 8 truck while maintaining similar cargo volume and exemplifying gap seals required for such streamlining.