And part of it comes
from aerodynamic improvements.
Not exact matches
Ford hopes to push that performance envelope using a slew of performance upgrades ranging
from powertrain,
aerodynamic, and suspension
improvements.
The
improvement comes
from new programming for the engine and transmission, as well as a decklid spoiler and underbody ducts that improve
aerodynamics.
VW says the mileage
improvements result
from underbody
aerodynamic changes, an air conditioning compressor that can be decoupled
from the engine, and an alternator change that cuts wasteful drag by 85 percent.
The new 39 mpg rating is thanks to
aerodynamic improvements that bring the car
from its previous 0.29 drag coefficient to a sleeker 0.26 — the same as the Nissan GT - R.
Improvements To The Powertrain, Chassis, Brakes And
Aerodynamics From Factory, Gave The GTA Immense Power Delivery, Inspirational Handling And All Enveloping Luxury, That All Provided Those Very Lucky Buyers With A Truly Rewarding And Unique Driving Experience.
Enhanced
aerodynamic performance through the employment of a rear roof spoiler and undercover result in a 0.4 km / L
improvement of fuel economy
from 20.2 km / L to 20.6 km / L under Japan's JC08 mode test cycle.
The new crossover features a different look that's far
from being purely cosmetic, designed to enhance
aerodynamics, resulting in a 37 - percent
improvement in downforce (versus non-Nismo models).
Based on the recently unveiled 5 Series, the LWB version benefits
from the same
improvements as the standard model, starting with a reduced overall weight and optimized
aerodynamics.
Efficiency
improvements come
from both active and passive
aerodynamics.
Additional applications of Bumper Ribs and Undercover underneath the All - New Elantra improved
aerodynamics and optimized the under - body structure, showing
improvements from the previous design.
Successive generations of the rear - engined 911 have been honed on the race circuit since its debut in 1963, with customers benefitting
from continuous
improvements in key dynamic areas such as engine performance, braking and
aerodynamics.
Such is the Z07's influence on overall performance, its additional
aerodynamic drag reduces the car's top speed on Road Atlanta's backstraight in Pilgrim's hands
from 161.8 mph to just more than 155 — but with a two - plus second
improvement in lap time due to increased cornering speeds.
Differentiating it
from the standard car is the bright blue paint scheme, yellow headlights, and a selection of
aerodynamic improvements such as a new front splitter, side skirts and a larger rear wing.
The Egoist has been developed
from the 2011 version of the Nissan GT - R, which itself boasts a number of significant
improvements to the engine, chassis and
aerodynamics.
The increase is due to a combination of a 10 percent
improvement in vehicles
aerodynamics — such as the addition of an active grille shutter, a revised engine compression ratio (10.3:1
from 10.0:1), reduced internal engine friction and an optimized oil pump.