Sentences with phrase «in coefficient of drag»

The new body design also offers enhanced airflow over both the upper and lower body portions, resulting in a coefficient of drag of just 0.26.

Low Drag Exterior Optimized in scale wind tunnel and full - scale coast - down validation, the 2017 Ridgeline's aerodynamic improvements include a 15 - percent reduction in the coefficient of drag (CdA), as determined by CFD simulations.

The new design of the 2013 Honda Accord boosts a 7 % increase in the coefficient of drag.

[10] Designed by Volkswagen's own internal design team, the new car featured increased front and rear headroom, increased luggage space and a reduction in the coefficient of drag.

Not exact matches

In addition, the Tesla Semi has a.36 drag coefficient, compared to the standard of.65 -.70.

The drag coefficient is coded into the game's software to simulate air resistance, which greatly affects the pace at which an object rises and falls in the shape of a parabola.

BMW claims the X3 is the most aerodynamically - efficient car in its class, with a drag coefficient of 0.29.

Rather, the car's 0.26 coefficient of aerodynamic drag has resulted from hours of work in the wind tunnel, as his designers negotiated with the designers over every millimeter of change from the BMW i8 concept car that appeared in 2011.

Given a new face, cladding, and rear spoiler in order to reduce the coefficient of drag by fourteen percent, the Fit EV looks quite different, as though it has driven through a clothesline.

Together with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.

With a drag coefficient of just 0.27, Nissan's GT - R beats the 458 by 0.06 despite sitting 6.1 inches higher than the Ferrari's 47.8 in roof line.

The near - two tonne Chiron cuts a less aerodynamic figure with a coefficient of drag of 0.35 in Top Speed mode.

The 2012 GT - R slips through the air with a coefficient of drag of just 0.26, down from 0.27, with a claimed improvement in downforce of ten percent.

Ferrari says the F12 Berlinetta boasts a 76 - percent increase in downforce, along with a surprisingly slippery drag coefficient of 0.299.

That said, the F12 is aerodynamically advanced, with both a low coefficient of drag (0.30) and as much downforce as you're likely to see in a road car (a claimed 271 lb at 124 mph.)

The concept's computed 0.22 coefficient of drag is now 0.26, the taillights are part of the air channel rather than being hung in the flux through that channel, and, of course, the once - transparent sides are properly opaque.

Factor in a calculated drag coefficient of 0.24, and you have a family car that's not only frugal but should also be quite quick.

Hinges are still exposed outside the sheetmetal and the windshield is raked back more steeply than in any previous Wrangler derivative, contributing to aerodynamic tweaks that cleaned up the coefficient of drag, though the windshield can easily be unlocked and folded forward onto the hood — or detached completely by removing just two bolts.

With a drag coefficient of just 0.22, the 530d is also the slipperiest model in the 5 Series range.

And although the exterior may be lacking in gotta - have - it character, it deserves credit for achieving a claimed 0.24 coefficient of drag — better than a Toyota Prius or a Chevrolet Volt — without those cars» gawky styling.

It's designed primarily with aerodynamics in mind, though Honda won't supply a coefficient of drag figure - based mainly on the fact that different wind tunnels produce different results.

Tesla is claiming that it has a drag - coefficient of just 0.24, which makes it the most aerodynamic production SUV in the world.

Hindered by a ho - hum drag coefficient of 0.37, the final 15 mph takes a while to materialize, and there's also a fair bit of hunting going on inside the transmission, which keeps the engine far from its 6500 - rpm redline in sixth.

Usually measured in pounds, aerodynamic drag increases in proportion to an object's frontal area, drag coefficient and the square of its speed

[13] Drag coefficient was lowered, despite growing in overall dimensions to the benefit of interior space.

Designed in the Maserati studio at the FCA «Centro Stile» of Turin, the coupe - styled crossover with a drag coefficient of just 0.31 is based on an updated version of the rear - wheel drive platform which underpins the Maserati Ghibli and Maserati Quattroporte.

The MC12 is slower in acceleration (0 — 100 km / h or 0 — 62 mph in 3.8 s), has a lower top speed of 330 km / h (205 mph) due to engine tuning and less drag coefficient (due to sharper nose and smoother curves) than the Enzo Ferrari.

As a result, fuel consumption has dropped by as much as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.32.

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

Mercedes says the car will have the lowest wind - noise levels in the midsize luxury class, adding it also has class - leading aerodynamics with a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

Toyota has claimed that it has a drag coefficient of Cd = 0.24, better than the 0.25 claimed for the third - generation model, and the same as the American Tesla Model S. [82] A tow hitch option is available in the UK for up to 725 kg (1,600 lb).

The Kia Optima PHEV shares the powertrain of the Hyundai Sonata PHEV, and like its sibling, it has a 9.8 kWh battery pack that delivers an all - electric range of 27 mi (43 km), but the Optima plug - in hybrid has a lower drag coefficient, which at 0.24 Cd is on par with the all - electric Tesla Model S.

Corvette Racing's influence could be seen in the C6 Corvette design, which featured flush headlights for better aerodynamics; a single, large grille opening for the engine air intake, radiator, and brake cooling; a lower coefficient of drag; and low 3,179 pound curb weight.

It's the most aerodynamic pickup truck in its segment with grille shutters, air suspension and air dam as exclusive aerodynamic features and a.357 coefficient of drag.

The changes result in a drag coefficient of 0.24, better than any other hybrid and on par, believe it or not, with the slippery Tesla Model S electric supercar.

A futuristic teardrop body design and enclosed rear wheels, as well as so - called e-mirrors using rear - facing cameras in place of conventional mirrors and a flat underbody, have netted an exceptional 0.19 coefficient - of - drag rating — a record for a road - legal production car.

In 1984, the all - new Corvette with a drag coefficient of 0.34 that's 24 percent more aerodynamic than its predecessor, was launched.

[13] Aerodynamics and weight reduction play important role in fuel economy improvement: aero parts are placed under the engine bay, fuel tank, and the rear underbody to enhance airflow; front spoiler and strakes ahead of tires direct airflow around the wheel wells; there is a new flat underfloor; resulting in 3.4 % lower coefficient of drag.

Aerodynamic updates result in a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.24, equal to the Tesla Model S.

Due on sale in the middle of next year, the four - door CLS combines design flair with sleek aerodynamics, with a 0.26 coefficient of drag helping both its high - speed prowess and its fuel economy.

The concept also boasts very few cooling ducts and a full length undertray, all of which results in a low 0.22 coefficient of drag.

In terms of performance, Hyundai claims to have curbed the NVH levels and drag coefficient.

The handsome Q3 also leads its class in aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of just 0.32 Cd — a remarkable figure for an SUV.

Its rakish windshield and doors that wrap into the roof give it a 33 percent improvement in drag coefficient a measure of aerodynamic slickness over the 1987 version.

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.

The Nissan GT - R features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, with high front and rear downforce, which provides the GT - R with enhanced grip in all weather situations, while also enhancing fuel efficiency.

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.

The body sits 20 mm lower, active shutters in the grille reduce turbulence at speed and the hybrid's new look hides elements that help lower the coefficient of drag from an already impressive 0.25 CD to 0.24 CD — you'd be hard pressed to find a more slippery production car for sale.

The car also has something even in common with a Tesla Model S besides plugging in — its coefficient of drag is 0.24 and this is without door handles that retract and with an open grille like a conventional car — although active grille shutters do contribute to the aerodynamics.

The new Malibu exterior is anticipated to be SAE - certified as one of the most aerodynamically efficient cars in the segment, with a coefficient of drag (Cd) rating near Chevrolet Volt's Cd of.280.