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.
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.
15 Visor over backlight extends the roofline to
improve the drag coefficient and mask the CHMSL lens.
The Elantra's elegant, pretty form also
improves its drag coefficient and helps its fuel economy, something compact - vehicle consumers prize.
Not exact matches
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.
Underbody revisions include a new undertray to
improve acoustic shielding and airflow, the
drag coefficient dropping from Cd 0.31 to Cd 0.29.
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.
AMG says the hood's air outlet helps dissipate engine heat, increases front - axle downforce and
improves coefficient of
drag.
Factor in a marginally more slippery shape (
drag coefficient drops from 0.25 to 0.24) and the Prius» claimed combined fuel economy
improves from 4.7 to 4.5 L / 100 km.
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.
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.
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.
Regardless, the new shape is deceptively slippery and achieves an
improved coefficient of
drag of 0.27.
Moreover, measures like Alternator Management System help
improve fuel efficiency while the First - in Segment Wheel Air Curtains have been added to ensure minimised air turbulence around the wheel area resulting lower Cd (
Coefficient of
Drag), low NVH, increased fuel efficiency and stability of the car at high speed.
Namely, Toyota's Product Specialist Moe Durand says mpg is not adversely affected because its uses a seven - piece wind - tunnel tested body kit that smoothes airflow under the car to mildly
improve its already world - class
coefficient of
drag.
Improved aerodynamics, with a 14 % better
coefficient of
drag than the previous generation, also contribute to the quietness.
Chalk up those
improved numbers partially to a 0.29
coefficient of
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.
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.
These two changes, along with the engine bay's underbody cover, reduce the
drag coefficient by two percent, helping to
improve highway fuel mileage.
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
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 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 goal was to
improve both vertical downforce and aerodynamic efficiency without having evident impact on the
drag coefficient.
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 company says function was a top priority, along with aesthetics — the goal was to
improve handling by further increasing downforce, while preserving the same
coefficient of
drag.
It achieves a top class
drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.29, and
improved fuel economy and stability when driving at high speed.
The hood of Ford's latest pony car sits lower at the front, contributing to a lower
coefficient of
drag, and Ford engineers contributed hundreds of hours over the past several years to help
improve the car's aerodynamic performance in other ways.
Besides the economical engine, the credit for low fuel consumption also have
improved aerodynamics of the vehicle (
drag coefficient is 0.28), a sport - tuned suspension, specially designed 15 inch alloy wheels.
With reworked aerodynamics, the
drag coefficient is
improved from 0.29 to 0.28.
Aerodynamics have been further
improved and the
coefficient of
drag has been reduced, all to the benefit of driving dynamics and stability.
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.
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.
Overall the
drag coefficient is a low 0.29 Cd, helping to
improve fuel consumption of the 2.0 - litre by 10 %.
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.