Sentences with phrase «improve aerodynamic drag»

While the rear wing looks special it does weigh a considerable 4.2 - kg and its removal might have an impact on downforce at high speeds but will improve aerodynamic drag.

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.

This technology might find use as an active camouflage fabric that can change its reflectance as desired or as a mechanism for making «riblets» that improve the aerodynamic drag characteristics of airplane wings [see box on opposite page].

Moreover, together with the new optimized front and rear bumpers, air conveyor and flat bottom, the Air Shutter also improves the aerodynamic drag of the car by 10 %.

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Their shape could evolve to improve the dragon's aerodynamics, much the way sharks» dermal denticles — tiny V - shaped scales — reduce drag and allow the fish to swim faster.

Aerodynamics are improved, with the drag coefficient dropping from 0.42 to 0.36.

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.

Because the cameras would reportedly be smaller than glass mirrors, the Alliance believes the change could reduce aerodynamic drag and improve car fuel efficiency.

The resulting vehicle was the most aerodynamic Mustang to date, with the hatchback delivering a slippery drag coefficient of.44, which help achieved Ford's mission of improved fuel economy.

[needs update] The car will continue to be improved under the Evolution kit, which will continually adjust specifics to create more power, change gearing, and lower the aerodynamic 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 charactImproved 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 charactimproved 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

Further changes include the adoption of grippy Kumho Ecsta tires; Recaro sports seats up front; a substantial strut brace set across the space usually dedicated to the rear seat; larger brakes; a recalibrated electronic - stability program with a so - called GP racing mode; and a range of subtle aerodynamic tweaks that help improve the drag coefficient.

The car continued to be improved under the Evoluzione kit, which continually adjusts specifics to generate more power and quicker gear changes, along with reducing the car's aerodynamic drag.

It's also 1.1 inches lower, which benefits both aerodynamic performance and the car's proportions: its coefficient of drag has been improved by almost 10 percent compared with the outgoing model.

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.

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.

The automaker explains the 2018 Civic Type R's performance with several factors, including the new aerodynamic package that improves high - speed stability delivering «a best - in - class balance between lift and drag.»

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

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.

«Reducing losses caused by friction, aerodynamic drag, and rolling resistance improves overall efficiency,» explained Wesoloski.

Aggressive aerodynamics combine with an advanced cooling system to reduce drag and improve heat dissipation that comes with rigorous track use.

Improved aerodynamics, with a 14 % better coefficient of drag than the previous generation, also contribute to the quietness.

For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag.

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 goal was to maximize cooling airflow, while at the same time keeping aerodynamic drag in check (for example, not increasing drag in one area of the vehicle as a result of improving cooling performance / airflow in another).

«Saab says the kit reduces aerodynamic drag and offers improved road holding for the company's high - performance sedan.

IT's height has also been reduced by 1.6 - inches to reduce aerodynamic drag and improve efficiency.

The Aerodynamics performance has improved with the underbody cover in the engine bay, center floor, rear and rear side for drag beating the competition and reaching the level of Ford Fusion.

Key design elements of the 2015 Jetta include an extended wheelbase that stretches 104.4 inches; rear - seat legroom of 38.1 inches; gently arcing roofline that enables ample headroom of 37.1 inches for rear - seat passengers; 15.5 cubic feet of usable trunk space; and a new front bumper that helps to reduce air drag, improving aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

The new look, styled at the Ferrari Styling Centre, features several new aerodynamic features that improve downforce and reduce drag.

The 911 also features some clever aerodynamics to reduce drag — including active aero grilles at the front that open and close — using less energy to cut through the air and therefore improving fuel economy.

As a result, the aerodynamic drag coefficient is reduced by more than 15 percent, cooling efficiency is improved and there is no aerodynamic lift at highway speeds, Porsche said.

To lower wind noise in the cabin, aerodynamics have also been improved to 0.33 Cd, a 0.02 lower coefficient of drag (Cd) than the former model

Focusing on «functional aerodynamics» has helped Ford improve efficiency by reducing drag and adding downforce to improve grip and handling.

The streamlined design ensures the all - new Discovery is the most aerodynamic Discovery yet, with a drag coefficient from 0.35 contributing to improved efficiency and NVH reductions.

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.

The design upgrade, reminiscent of Maserati's first SUV - Levante, also includes stocky air vents at the front, new electrically adjustable air splitter which, according to the Italian luxury carmaker, together with other elements improves the Quattroporte's aerodynamic drag by 10 per cent.

Mercedes - Benz therefore made aerodynamics a top priority when developing the new E-Class, employing state - of - the - art development and testing processes to further reduce aerodynamic drag, enhance active and perceptual safety, and improve aeroacoustics.

Fact or myth, well this is what the spec sheet suggests — top speed is 315 km / hr, and as expected aerodynamics has a big role to play in the overall performance and by using the latest Computational Fluid Dynamic simulation techniques to analyse airflow, Nismo has developed an aero package that improves road - holding, minimises the negative impact of drag.

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At its core, explains King, the Shelby Daytona was a simple response to the problem of how to improve on the aerodynamics of the successful Shelby Cobra open - top sportscar, which was a formidable foe around short, tight road courses, but had a drag - limited top speed of under 160 mph.

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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.

AERODYNAMIC EXTERIOR Sonata Plug - in Hybrid uses the same functional design cues as the Sonata Hybrid to improve its drag coefficient to an industry - leading 0.24 as well as provide visual cues to distinguish the hybrid models from other Sonatas.

Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency — the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency (the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy).

The goal was to improve both vertical downforce and aerodynamic efficiency without having evident impact on the drag coefficient.

Mercedes has also worked on the car's aerodynamic profile, with small revisions to external bodywork improving drag from 0.29 cd to 0.28 cd.

The lowered ride height is accentuated by the enhanced side sills, carefully profiled to improve aerodynamic performance and reduce drag along the flanks.