Sentences with phrase «coefficient of drag from»

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.

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.

Not exact matches

Rather, the car's 0.26 coefficient of aerodynamic drag has resulted from hours of work in the wind tunnel, as his designers negotiated with the designers over every millimeter of change from the BMW i8 concept car that appeared in 2011.

The coefficient of drag is lowered to 0.29 from 0.33, Pevovar says.

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.

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.

Helped by a 0.28 coefficient of drag, the E400 Wagon speeds to 140 mph, not far from the electronically limited top of 155 mph, yet the wind - rush over the front pillars remains unobtrusive.

Hindered by a ho - hum drag coefficient of 0.37, the final 15 mph takes a while to materialize, and there's also a fair bit of hunting going on inside the transmission, which keeps the engine far from its 6500 - rpm redline in sixth.

As a result, fuel consumption has dropped by as much as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.32.

Knowledge gained from the N24 race car programme has led to body revisions designed to improve downforce while not increasing the drag coefficient of the car.

Improved aerodynamics are a result of the fresh styling and new proportions, bringing the drag coefficient from 0.35 to 0.33 Cd, while passengers also benefit thanks to more legroom and headroom.

The 2017 Sportage is also more aerodynamic, with a coefficient of drag that's been reduced from.37 cd to.35 cd.

The tail's low drag contributes to the Volt's drag coefficient of 0.28 that helps eke every last mile from the battery.

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.

As a result of the comprehensive aerodynamic measures, the new Toyota Auris» coefficient of drag has been reduced from Cd 0.292 to just Cd 0.28.

Aerodynamic Form and Function Although the new PHEV boasts the same bold styling as the redesigned Optima, it offers distinctive design features and exterior elements that differentiate it from the gas - powered models in the Optima range, while also achieving the segment's lowest coefficient of drag, tied with the Tesla Model S at 0.24 Cd.

Everything is fresh and forward thinking, from the lightweight construction and the record drag coefficient of 0.23, to the two large 12.3 - inch displays dominating the dashboard.

Aerodynamic Form and Function Although the new Hybrid boasts the same bold styling as the redesigned 2016 Optima, it offers distinctive design features and exterior elements that differentiate it from the gas - powered models in the Optima range, while also achieving a coefficient of drag that is among the lowest in the segment at 0.24 Cd.

The Mercedes IAA actually grows in length at speeds above 50mph when extendable flaps emerge from each end to help it achieve a world record drag coefficient of 0.19.

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.

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.

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

Weighing just 1,800 kilograms and with a drag coefficient of 0.30, the coupe will accelerate from 0 — 100 km / h in less than seven seconds and reach a top speed of 245 km / h.

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.

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 only other car from the Mercedes Benz stable to surpass such a figure is the E-Class Coupe which has a drag coefficient of 0.24.

The primary motivation behind the Clarity's styling is functional in nature, with the body panels lowering the overall drag coefficient and maximizing the miles possible from each of the models» respective power sources.

Apart from grabbing eyeballs, they also lend the body a drag coefficient of 0.26.

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.

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.

In terms of downforce, the Huracán Spyder exceeds its Gallardo predecessor by 50 %, and with roof closed benefits from a very low drag coefficient with wind noise virtually eliminated.

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.

Aerodynamic form and function Although the new PHEV boasts the same bold styling as the redesigned Optima, it offers distinctive design features and exterior elements that differentiate it from the gas - powered models in the Optima range, while also achieving the segment's lowest coefficient of drag, tied with the Tesla Model S at 0.24 Cd.

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).

There's also a a retrofit aero kit to improve aerodynamics by about 15 %, getting the EV from a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.36 down to 0.31, which is very slippery.