While striking to look at, the new body panels also complement full underbody covers (a Civic first) for a 12 - percent improvement
in aero efficiency, making for the most aerodynamic Civic in the model's history.
Active grille shutters contribute to an increase
in aero efficiency, and a corresponding contribution to fuel mileage, despite the taller roof.
Not exact matches
A tunnel inside the D - pillar
in addition to wheels designed
in a two - piece construction help boost
aero efficiency.
Interestingly,
in a time when the fastest racing cars all rely heavily on downforce, Dunlop's future racer does away with wings, instead prioritising
aero -
efficiency over downforce.
When the vehicle is operating
in Eco Mode, it lowers itself to
Aero Mode further enhancing Jeep Grand Cherokees aerodynamics for optimum
efficiency.
And although it is quite a looker,
aero was another major consideration for the development team, which worked to reduce coefficient of drag
in the name of less wind noise, better engine
efficiency, and more downforce.
Lower carbon - fiber
aero elements have also been redesigned, leading to a claimed 50 percent increase
in aerodynamic
efficiency.
In addition, the active aero shutters located behind the grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions on the highwa
In addition, the active
aero shutters located behind the grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance
efficiency in certain conditions on the highwa
in certain conditions on the highway.
While the finely honed
aero does it's work at speed, urban
efficiency is aided by the standard stop - start system that turns the engine off
in traffic to save fuel.
They start with slightly larger grilles
in the front valance (for the engine coolant radiators), fitted with louvers that open or close to balance cooling demands and
aero efficiency.
In total the aero modifications resulted in 53 % higher downforce and an increase in efficiency by 66 % (compared to the 2017 Spa WEC qualifying
In total the
aero modifications resulted
in 53 % higher downforce and an increase in efficiency by 66 % (compared to the 2017 Spa WEC qualifying
in 53 % higher downforce and an increase
in efficiency by 66 % (compared to the 2017 Spa WEC qualifying
in efficiency by 66 % (compared to the 2017 Spa WEC qualifying).
This «
aero» image also reflects significant gains
in aerodynamic
efficiency, up 16 percent compared to the outgoing 2013 MDX, achieved through extensive testing
in Honda R&D Americas» new wind - tunnel laboratory
in Raymond, Ohio — where the vehicle is being created.
The rear profile culminates
in a standard integral rear spoiler that also adds to the car's
aero efficiency.
The lower bits incorporate functional air curtains, which not only help to increase the front - end
aero efficiency, but also look great, with multiple layers stacked on one another
in a manner that reminds us of a race - spec splitter.
Research into
aero - acoustic properties will result
in both the improved
efficiency of wind turbines and increased siting opportunities, as the associated noise is decreased.
For example, its inbuilt Airflow Accelerator pushes airflow through a sealed channel to boost vacuum power, the High -
Efficiency Vacuum Motor multiplies air power fivefold over previous iRobot models, and the state - of - the - art, tangle - free
Aero Force Extractors break down debris and lift dirt for the ultimate
in cleanliness.