Sentences with phrase «coefficient of drag on»

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.

Not exact matches

Lazer helmets have among the lowest drag coefficients of any helmet on the market and the brand is synonymous with innovation.

Gifted with a drag coefficient of 0.31 and equipped with an active tail wing, the LFA retains this dynamic unambiguity on the autobahn, where it tracks with precision; soaks up low - frequency, big - effect pavement imperfections with aplomb; and closes the challenging 150 - to -200-mph gap with surprising vigor.

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.

Based on a Volkswagen chassis, it has a fiberglass body with a drag coefficient of just 0.23, an impressive number even by today's standards.

The drag coefficient varies between 0.34 and 0.40 depending on the angle and position of the rear spoiler.

It's designed primarily with aerodynamics in mind, though Honda won't supply a coefficient of drag figure - based mainly on the fact that different wind tunnels produce different results.

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.

Designed in the Maserati studio at the FCA «Centro Stile» of Turin, the coupe - styled crossover with a drag coefficient of just 0.31 is based on an updated version of the rear - wheel drive platform which underpins the Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Quattroporte.

The Kia Optima PHEV shares the powertrain of the Hyundai Sonata PHEV, and like its sibling, it has a 9.8 kWh battery pack that delivers an all - electric range of 27 mi (43 km), but the Optima plug - in hybrid has a lower drag coefficient, which at 0.24 Cd is on par with the all - electric Tesla Model S.

The changes result in a drag coefficient of 0.24, better than any other hybrid and on par, believe it or not, with the slippery Tesla Model S electric supercar.

Air Curtains, Air Breathers, optimized airflow over the rear, air deflectors on the front wheel arches, and an array of other details allow the car's drag coefficient to drop as far as Cd 0.34.

Air Curtains, the Air Breather system, air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (Cd).

Due on sale in the middle of next year, the four - door CLS combines design flair with sleek aerodynamics, with a 0.26 coefficient of drag helping both its high - speed prowess and its fuel economy.

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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.

Aerodynamics achieve a drag coefficient of 0.31 — comparable to some sports cars — which helps contribute to an impressive 28 MPG on the highway.

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.

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.

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.

Kia boasts the segment's lowest coefficient of drag, which at 0.24 Cd is on par with the Tesla Model S.

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 design also contributes to outstanding aerodynamics — the coefficient of drag (Cd) is just 0.3 — which results in improved fuel economy and quietness on the highway.

The CLA has one of the lowest drag coefficients of any production car on the market at.23 vs. the C250's.27 coefficient.

Thanks to targeted modifications to the outer shell and on the wheels, the Audi R8 e ‑ tron achieves an aerodynamic drag coefficient (cd) value of 0.28.

The focus on aerodynamics has ensured a zero lift coefficient and a minimum of drag which provides a class - leading overall aerodynamic performance.

Although exterior dimensions and wheelbase on the Gen II Q7 have decreased marginally, this all - new iteration puts a more sophisticated visual spin on the SUV formula while imparting an even sleeker character that brings an impressively low 0.32 coefficient of drag.

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.

With an overhead cam V - 6, four - speed overdrive transmission and an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.31, the new Monaco is priced to move, not only on the street but out of showrooms.

Masterfully crafted, the new CLA is said to have the lowest drag coefficient of any other production car on the market, and get this, it's a four door.

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 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 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.

First there's a 177kW / 350Nm four - cylinder turbo - petrol engine that, according to its maker, will dispatch the 0 - 100 km / h sprint in a slick 4.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 258km / h, despite a relatively poor drag coefficient of 0.335 Cd.

It is a version of Infiniti FX50 with Moonlight White body colour, matte white exterior color, F1 - inspired carbon fiber front air dam with white LED running lights, F1 - inspired side skirts and rear air dam, 21 - inch 10 - spoke black - finish aluminum wheels, dark tinted adaptive headlamps, dark tinted rear tail lamps, satin aluminum door handles, side air vents and exterior trim, carbon fiber rear wing, carbon fiber interior trim, F1 - inspired steering wheel and suede seating surfaces, unique Sebastian Vettel badging on the side fenders, rear liftgate, interior center console and embroidered front seats; increased engine power to 420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp), a front air dam provides increased downforce, 20 millimeters lower ride height, 30 percent improved coefficient of drag over standard FX.

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.

The Ioniq Electric, as the EV is known, makes the most use of the low coefficient of drag, lightweight components, and a faired - over grille (versus active grille flaps on the hybrids).

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.

The coefficient of air drag is a gas - saving.038 compared with.048 on last year's model.

Ram was able to improve the aerodynamic profile of the 1500 by 9 %, bringing a drag coefficient of 0.357 on the Quad Cab with rear wheel drive.

Electrically - actuated aero elements on the hood, the flanks, and on the rear help control the flow of air, adding up to a mere 0.25 coefficient of drag.

Since roughness might change with time, we need to develop a model of the drag coefficient that depends on large - scale characteristics of the ice.

For example, they mention that they realized «that some trade - offs for convenience (like being able to grab a burger in a drive - thru) might be necessary to make the ownership experience more palatable, even if it cost us a couple tenths of a point on our drag coefficient.»

The shape is based on a streamlined 1939 Maybach (pictured on top), it gets 95 MPG (US gallons) at 65 mph, and its coefficient of drag is about 0.17, which is much lower than the new 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid at 0.25.