Sentences with phrase «coefficient of drag»

The car is longer, lower, and wider than the last generation and has the lowest coefficient of drag of any production passenger car.

The smooth, rounded shape of both cars gives them a very low coefficient of drag - the amount of resistance the car generates against the wind as it rolls down the highway.

Much more important to energy efficiency is the total drag, which is calculated as coefficient of drag times frontal area.

We hoped they could find a way to give us a lower coefficient of drag.

And although it is quite a looker, aero was another major consideration for the development team, which worked to reduce coefficient of drag in the name of less wind noise, better engine efficiency, and more downforce.

The result is a claimed 10 percent improvement in coefficient of drag over the standard Golf at a claimed 0.28.

HSD - specific design modifications have reduced the Toyota hybrid's coefficient of drag from Cd 0.290 to 0.283, effecting reductions in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

This latest Avalon is longer, lower and wider than before, which helps drop coefficient of drag by a hundredth to 0.27.

The body's unusual shape (dropping snout, flat and abrupt rear end) yielded an extremely low coefficient of drag for the time period of Cd = 0.29.

Regardless, the new shape is deceptively slippery and achieves an improved coefficient of drag of 0.27.

What's more, the whole design manages to post a remarkably low coefficient of drag at just 0.28.

The front spoiler reduces aerodynamic lift by 30 percent and the rear one reduces lift by 57 percent, yet the car has the same coefficient of drag as a stock 750i.

Detailed optimization of airflow, particularly around the front wheel arches, has netted an impressive 0.26 coefficient of drag on standard versions of the vehicle, dropping to 0.24 on a yet - to - be-revealed narrow - tire BlueEfficiency model — a figure that sees it match that of the E-class.

Mazda says both the sedan and the hatch achieve a best - in - class coefficient of drag of 0.255 and 0.275, respectively, when equipped with active - grille shutters.

A claimed coefficient of drag of 0.26 puts Stuttgart's new car at the top of its class in terms of overall aerodynamics.

Toyota applied a number of aerodynamic features to the Prius c to achieve a good coefficient of drag of 0.28.

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.

Relentless tuning of the GT - R's aerodynamics creates an incredibly clean Coefficient of Drag of just 0.26 Cd.

Coefficient of drag only suffered a little going from 0.33 to 0.34.

Hyundai claims the new chassis is 41 percent stiffer than the outgoing model and the.27 coefficient of drag is the lowest among midsize sedans.

Benefitting from extensive time in the wind tunnel, the CLA has what the company claims is the most aerodynamic shape of any production car in the industry — with a very slippery coefficient of drag of 0.23 for the entry - level, skinny - tired diesel version sold in Europe.

The Camry Hybrid features an excellent 0.27 coefficient of drag wind resistance.

Coefficient of drag matched another plug - in car, the Tesla Model S, and the 0.24 cd edging out the previous 0.25 re-establishes at least parity for Toyota while reducing wind resistance a little.

We'd probably lose our patience with the car without that shorter gear, but there's little doubt it contributes to the V's lower mpg versus a regular Prius (51/48/50)-- along with the wagon's extra weight and less slippery body (0.29 coefficient of drag versus a 0.25 Cd on the Prius hatch).

The exterior should boast a lowered coefficient of drag due to dramatic and voluptuous contours — the design echoes the sporty SLK and the slightly larger E-Class.

Sleek isn't just about style though — Mercedes - Benz claims that the CLA has an incredibly low.23 coefficient of drag, which is a record for a production vehicle.

Other energy savers include a new hybrid heating system, coefficient of drag cut from 0.29 to 0.28, and «Eco» drive mode which further reduces electrical draw.

Those changes lead to a class - leading coefficient of drag of 0.27.

Finally, the Q50 Sport has a sleek coefficient of drag of 0.28, which helped it slice through the air smoothly.

For the hypermiling frugalista, there's the HF model whose coefficient of drag is lowered by 4.4 percent through flush wheels, aero underbody / gas tank covers and a rear lip spoiler.

Inside and out the Prius touts new design with 60 - percent increased torsional rigidity in the body with a very low 0.24 coefficient of drag equaling a Tesla Model S.

The 2017 Sonata Hybrid is EPA rated at 39 city / 45 highway MPG, with an exceptionally low 0.24 coefficient of drag providing a high level of efficiency on the open road.

The Z06 at its starting point will come with a front splitter and a full - width rear spoiler, and that delivers a responsible Cd [coefficient of drag] for someone that likes to drive the car and take it out on trips.

Hyundai can claim aerodynamic efficiency for using this design, which gives the Ioniq an impressive.24 coefficient of drag.

The Jetta Hybrid's exterior shape is the same as regular Jettas but it gets a few aerodynamic tweaks to reduce coefficient of drag to 0.28 from 0.30.

The new shutter, when combined with the redesigned bumpers and undercar aero, reportedly decreases the luxury sedan's coefficient of drag by ten percent.

These changes aren't just aesthetic, though — according to Nissan, the 2016 Altima has a 10 percent improvement in coefficient of drag, from 0.29 Cd in last year's model to 0.26 Cd.

The 650S benefits from the same slippery 0.36 drag coefficient as the previous McLaren MP4 - 12C, except that the 650S wrings 24 percent more downforce out of the same coefficient of drag at 150 MPH.

Acting in combination to smooth and control the flow of air over the car, these HSD - specific design modifications have reduced the Toyota hybrid's coefficient of drag from Cd 0.293 to 0.283, effecting reductions in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The total package makes 20 percent more downforce than the outgoing model while keeping the same coefficient of drag.

Elantra Touring has a low coefficient of drag for optimal fuel efficiency at highway speeds and minimal interior noise.

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.

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.

Improved aerodynamics, with a 14 % better coefficient of drag than the previous generation, also contribute to the quietness.

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.

Relentless tuning of the GT - R's aerodynamics maintains its incredibly clean coefficient of drag to a super-slippery 0.26, yet provides consistent downforce.