Sentences with phrase «drag aerodynamic body»

Tops is the low - drag aerodynamic body that, although it may not please everyone's sense of aesthetics, makes excellent sense.

Not exact matches

His team is exploring aircraft that blend wings and body into a single, unbroken structure that reduces aerodynamic drag, cutting fuel costs and emissions.

And the body was specifically designed to be aerodynamic, offering one of the lowest drag coefficients of its time.

On the outside, the 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue coupes benefit from new a STI body kit that comprises new front, side, and rear lips, which are said to reduce aerodynamic lift and lower the car's overall drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.27.

No additional body upgrades were required to achieve the improved fuel economy — the 2015 Hyundai Sonata was already optimized for aerodynamics with a low 0.27 drag coefficient.

The car's body is made of lightweight materials, and flat underbody panels and a grille shutter reduce aerodynamic drag.

Thanks a bunch for the answer Nick, it does help bring things into perspective, I am guessing when Volvo is advertising something like that, it comes at a cost of extreme engineering too, considering the truck design overall with drag optimised aerodynamic body and similar optimisations taking into account, which are out of scope for the project idea that I am dealing with at the moment.

Hennessey and team have developed a completely new design, chassis and carbon fiber body focused on aerodynamics to achieve the lowest possible drag.

of torque (10 percent increase), with better fuel economy and increased refinement 6,000 - mile maintenance schedule for all gasoline engines Improved steering linkage for 4x4 models Trailer Sway Control added to available Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system available 2007 MODEL YEAR YES ® Essentials Stain resistant, odor resistant, anti-static seat fabric incorporated into vehicles with cloth seats Power accessory delay E85 compatible 4.7 - liter V - 8 engine (Flexible Fuel Vehicle — FFV) Optional Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Optional remote start One - touch, three - blink lane change feature 2006 MODEL YEAR Multi-displacement System (MDS) on 5.7 - liter engine is a fully functioning cylinder deactivation system on a pickup truck (first for segment) and enables fuel economy improvements of up to 20 percent Variable Line Pressure (VLP) feature on four - speed automatic transmission (mated with 3.7 - liter V - 6 engine) results in improved fuel economy and smoother shifts Front - axle disconnect system (standard on 4x4 models) minimizes energy consumption and improves fuel economy NV244 full - time electric transfer case standard on all 4x4 models delivers 45/55 front / rear torque split when four - wheel drive is activated Optional all - wheel - drive electronic transfer case «Tow / haul» feature provides crisper shifts and reduces gear searching when towing Re-engineered hydroformed, fully boxed frame with increased torsional rigidity and bending stiffness for enhanced ride and handling capability and reduced transfer of noise Reduced drag brake calipers contributing to enhanced aerodynamics Coil - over shock, double wishbone front suspension on 4x4 models Specifically tuned monotube shock absorbers Re-tuned springs, jounce bumpers and suspension bushings for enhanced driving dynamics Re-engineered body mount design results in quieter cabin experience and more comfortable ride Re-engineered engine and transmission mounts for enhanced ride and handling characteristics

[39] Its more aerodynamic Kammback body balances length and wind resistance, resulting in a drag coefficient of Cd = 0.26.

The aerodynamics» of the 2014 Mercedes - Benz CLA's body are cutting edge by reducing wind drag, improving fuel consumption, and even poor - weather visibility.

To achieve a drag coefficient of 0.28, the Audi claims to have developed a wide range of aerodynamics measures in all body areas.

Called the Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile (IAA), the four - door saloon features an extendable body that provides it with a drag coefficient of just 0.19 in its most efficient «long tail» form.

With a new lightweight body and 7 per cent reduction in aerodynamic drag, the third - gen Outlander is relatively more efficient as well.

Aiding the new Suzuki's efficiency is an engine with lighter crankshaft, pistons and con - rods, more extensive use of high - tensile steel in its body (which is claimed to be 25 per cent more torsionally rigid) and a smoother roofline and under - floor covers, reducing aerodynamic drag from 0.40 to 0.33 Cd.

To combat the effects of drag, Honda engineers designed the Insight's body to be highly aerodynamic.

Another important aerodynamic detail that greatly contributes to the Insight body's low coefficient of drag is the careful management of underbody airflow.

Active front grille, with grille louvers that open when the fuel cell stack requires cooling Full underbody aerodynamic cover Left - and right - hand charging ports incorporated in stylish front fender vents Flush door handles that feature push - to - release operation Wind tunnel - shaped outside mirrors with integral turn signals Center high - mounted rear stop lamp incorporated into full - width, wraparound spoiler Signature vertical taillamps with subtle fin design Side glass mounted flush with pillars Wheels with clear - covered space between the spokes, creating a sleeker profile while maintaining Cadillac's signature bold wheel design Low - drag roof rack «From the strong, shield grille and vertical headlamps to the crisp body lines, the Provoq is instantly recognizable as a contemporary Cadillac,» said Hoon Kim, exterior lead designer.

Aerodynamic aids include drag - reducing aerodynamic spoilers located at the rear of the roof and on the top of the tailgate (see Body section for additionaAerodynamic aids include drag - reducing aerodynamic spoilers located at the rear of the roof and on the top of the tailgate (see Body section for additionaaerodynamic spoilers located at the rear of the roof and on the top of the tailgate (see Body section for additional details).

The vehicle body's unique aluminique structure considerably lowers its gross vehicle weight, while the aerodynamic body design and tubeless tyres reduce drag and rolling resistance, altogether improving fuel efficiency.

The power increase demanded various other mechanical tweaks, so the HPD Honda CR - Z Hybrid R and Racer Concepts received a stiffer suspension, a limited slip differential, better brakes, a performance clutch and new body part that improve the aerodynamic drag.

The new body is wider and slightly higher than in» 91, and of course the drag coefficient (measure of aerodynamics) is even more spectacular.

Aerodynamics have come in for attention as well, with the addition of a small rear spoiler, low - drag, forged aluminium wheels with smooth covers, and undercovers to help smooth the passage of air beneath the body.

With the improved aerodynamic downforce and drag efficiency, the body of the 488 GTB certainly took on a new shape.

Aerodynamics  · Flat bottom with front aero splitter and rear diffuser  · Aerodynamically designed body shape with minimal drag and frontal area  · Single plane rear wing, high downforce, carbon composite, dual element rear wing (optional)

Through the use of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations as well as testing of 40 % scale models in the company's advanced wind tunnel facility in Ohio, the NSX development team fine - tuned the various body shapes, intake and exhaust vents and vehicle strakes to reduce aerodynamic drag, create downforce, maximize cooling and efficiently exhaust unwanted heat.

This is just a small example, however, keep in mind that aerodynamics, Mark is a very nasty science, a bullet propelled through the air does nothing to dispute thermodynamics, and the way in which thrust, drag, lift and weight effect the moving body, all obeys the laws of physics and is described nicely by aerodynamics.

«The Prius PLUS Performance Package starts with a seven - piece aerodynamic body kit including a uniquely styled rear diffuser, which enhances its already sleek appearance and maintains its 0.25 coefficient of drag.