Sentences with phrase «coefficient of drag for»

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.

Not exact matches

With an active spoiler that automatically adjusts for maximum efficiency, Model X has the lowest drag coefficient of any SUV.

This aerodynamic feature means that the overall drag coefficient of the new 5 Series can be as low as 0.26 (0.26 for rear drive, 0.27 for xDrive models).

And although the exterior may be lacking in gotta - have - it character, it deserves credit for achieving a claimed 0.24 coefficient of drag — better than a Toyota Prius or a Chevrolet Volt — without those cars» gawky styling.

A Porsche Cayenne, for example, has a drag coefficient of 0.36.

One of the big claims for this new model is the class - leading 0.23 drag coefficient.

A front splitter, rear spoiler, and underbody panels increase downforce for high - speed stability, while contributing to the hot hatch's drag coefficient of 0.35.

Drag coefficient is rated at 0.275, which betters the likes of the Volkswagen CC and its 0.284, for example.

Together with the underbody aerodynamic panel, this wing allows for optimal aerodynamic performance, helping this car achieve a drag coefficient of just 0.27.

For starters, Bentley has lowered the roof line of the car and this claim that the drag coefficient has also reduced to 0.29 Cd.

Toyota has claimed that it has a drag coefficient of Cd = 0.24, better than the 0.25 claimed for the third - generation model, and the same as the American Tesla Model S. [82] A tow hitch option is available in the UK for up to 725 kg (1,600 lb).

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 gets the new grille, a new character line down the side, a front spoiler and some aerodynamic touches good for a coefficient of drag of just 0.29.

A futuristic teardrop body design and enclosed rear wheels, as well as so - called e-mirrors using rear - facing cameras in place of conventional mirrors and a flat underbody, have netted an exceptional 0.19 coefficient - of - drag rating — a record for a road - legal production car.

For fans of numbers, it has a drag coefficient value of just 0.26, making it more slippery than the new Bugatti Chiron.

The handsome Q3 also leads its class in aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of just 0.32 Cd — a remarkable figure for an SUV.

All of these changes were not just for the looks but also to improve on the aerodynamics of the car, thanks to them the coefficient drag has dropped to 0.24 that is 0.3 lower than the gasoline model and matching the Tesla Model S.

By focusing on the shape of the body, underfloor, wheelhouse liner and shape of the wheels, the designers of the new Prius were able to reduce the coefficient of drag (Cd) value to 0.25, compared to 0.26 for the previous model.

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 body sits 20 mm lower, active shutters in the grille reduce turbulence at speed and the hybrid's new look hides elements that help lower the coefficient of drag from an already impressive 0.25 CD to 0.24 CD — you'd be hard pressed to find a more slippery production car for sale.

The new Forester body boasts an impressive drag coefficient of 0.35, compared with 0.39 for the»02 model.

Its 0.25 coefficient of drag is among the lowest for current production sedans.

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.

In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model.The FE penalty associated with the rooftop cargo box mounted on the compact sedan was as high as 25 - 27 % at higher speeds, where the aerodynamic drag is most pronounced.

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.

Thanks to the cab - forward design (which also contributes to a drag coefficient of just 0.29) and compact EV powertrain, the I - Pace is said to offer interior space comparable to large SUVs, with room for five adult passengers and their luggage.

Differing front - end designs see the coefficient of drag figures vary between each Macan model; 0.36 for the Macan S and 0.37 for the Macan Turbo.

The styling has been heavily tweaked for both aerodynamic and visual reasons, now boasting a 0.28 drag coefficient and claimed by Mercedes - Benz to be significantly quieter at highway speeds because of it.

A unitized structure that mixes high - strength steel and lightweight aluminum makes for an extremely rigid platform that allows the base Audi Q3 model to weigh in at just over 3,300 pounds, while stylish but purposefully contoured bodywork coupled with wind - cheating underbody fairings yields a coefficient of drag of just 0.32.

The body features a lowered coefficient of drag of 0.26 for 2012 (verses 0.27 for 2011), again achieving high front and rear downforce, providing stability and handling performance in a wide range of driving conditions.

CX - 7's shape is aerodynamically efficient with best - in - class performance for coefficient of drag.

The coefficient of drag is 0.30 for the 370Z and Touring models and 0.29 for the Sport and Sport Tech grades.

For the 2017 model year, the 5 Series entered its seventh generation, bringing a new design inside and out, a mild weight decreases thanks to CFRP technology derived from that of the 7 Series, a drag coefficient of just 0.22 Cd, a new 10.25 - inch iDrive display, and an updated HUD that covers 70 percent more «space» than that of the outgoing model.

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 electrified RAV mimics other contemporary Toyotas, featuring a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.30 — impressive for a SUV - like contour and a notable improvement over the standard RAV4's 0.34 Cd.

For comparison to another all - electric SUV, the Tesla Model X has a claimed drag coefficient of just 0.25.

For the 500e to achieve a 0.311 coefficient of drag (Cd), as compared to the 2013 Fiat 500 Lounge model's 0.359 Cd, eight exterior refinements were developed in the wind tunnel to enable the 48 count drag reduction.

It was relatively aerodynamic for its time, with the 1983 model achieving a drag coefficient of just 0.35.

The drag coefficient stands at a Cd of 0.24 for the petrol and diesel variants while the hybrid improves on that by going even lower with a Cd figure of 0.23.

The effect of the larger front end has been compensated for almost entirely, meaning that the cd x A figure for aerodynamic drag (drag coefficient multiplied by drag area) has only risen very slightly.

The work done in the wind tunnel was particularly successful, for with a drag coefficient of only 0.25, the new E-Class is the world's most aerodynamically efficient luxury saloon.

The aerodynamics (drag coefficient, cw) of the car has been improved, being 0,30 for the 5 seater and 0,32 for the Grand C - Max.

As for aerodynamics, the A-Class continues to be a reference in the segment, with a coefficient of drag as low as 0.25.

It was conceived after extensive testing in the wheel tunnel that resulted in a drag coefficient of only 0.30, an impressive figure for a hatchback.

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.

Beginning with the all - new Mazda3 5 - door hatchback, which has one of the segment's lowest coefficients of drag, MPS developers added a number of exterior features optimised for aerodynamic efficiency.

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.

Its drag coefficient of 0.43 was relatively low for that time.

Equally meticulous attention to aero detailing - including looking after the entire underbody area - gives the 2014 CTS a 0.29 coefficient of drag, the lowest - ever figure for any Cadillac sedan.