Sentences with phrase «increase aerodynamic»

Open windows increase aerodynamic drag (wind resistance), making your vehicle use more energy to push through the air.

For the 2014 model year, the Optima Hybrid gets several updates, including restyled front and rear fascias that were optimized to increase aerodynamic efficiency, new wheel designs, and unique grille and lighting elements.

Carbon fiber front and rear bumpers, rear deck lid and spoiler, and lower front undercover are designed to increase aerodynamic properties and increased downforce.

Underneath the Evo the turning vanes and floor have been optimized with fixed height side skirts to increase the aerodynamic performance again as efficiently as possible.

The hydraulically operated systems trim the trailing edge of the front diffuser and opens up the slot between the rear wing main plane and the flap respectively in order increase the aerodynamic efficiency of the Evo.

What the Ford Edge concept demonstrates most clearly is the cunning with which Ford designers are addressing the imperative to increase aerodynamic efficiency.

The exterior of the X5 has been slightly modified to increase aerodynamic efficiency and many of the details including grille slats are finished in the BMW i Blue colour.

Certain components increase aerodynamic performance on the new model.

It makes sense - if too much aerodynamic downforce hurts overtaking, then increasing aerodynamic lift (the opposite of downforce) will certainly improve matters.

The engineers said control of mechanical behavior could potentially lead to increased aerodynamic stability in rotorcraft structures.

In finished form, the E-tron will accelerate with no holds barred from 0 to 85 mph, at which point the system starts to ease off because of the rapidly increasing aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.

The Viper's all - out Time Attack variant is also updated with a 2.0 Special Edition package that increases aerodynamic downforce for even battier performance.

[2] Because the engine is not in the front, the car can be designed with a minimum amount of frontal area perpendicular to the wind, greatly increasing aerodynamic efficiency.

The line gains in momentum once again as it heads rearwards, increasing aerodynamic downforce and giving the rear a more muscular look at the same time.

While lowering a car or truck can make it look cooler, increase aerodynamics, and provide a lower center of gravity, more often than not there are downfalls to consider as well.

Extended rocker panels, as well as front and rear fender flares provide increased aerodynamic stability and an aggressive adjustable rear spoiler and rear diffuser keep the tail in check.

The Macans design is also swept back to further enhance its attractive presence as well as increase its aerodynamics.

Key design elements include the D - type - inspired fairing behind the driver's head, shorter windshield, new front bumper, and downforce - increasing aerodynamic modifications — including a carbon - fibre front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and adjustable rear spoiler.

Built on a completely new platform, Jazz exteriors are revamped with increased aerodynamic stance boasting of company's new «EXCITING H DESIGN» philosophy.

The rear spoiler's lightweight GT - R specific dry carbon fiber material * is also incredibly strong, contributing to increased aerodynamic downforce.

It has a compact body suited for driving down narrow city streets, and its seamless architecture increases its aerodynamic property.

Nonetheless, with all the other upgrades — lower overall weight via the new platform, increased aerodynamics, special low - rolling resistance tires, a «smart» alternator that optimally disengages and engages, and new generation CVT — the Note is a fuel economy champ, leading the class in the combined category, with a rating of 5.5 L / 100 km.

The new increased aerodynamic down force enables the car to accelerate faster and last longer on the road compared to the GranTurismo version, additional specifications were added to make it resemble racing versions like the MC Trofeo spec racer and the GT4 competition model.

When compared to a base FXX, the Evolution package added a new rear diffuser and rear flaps, which increases aerodynamic efficiency by 25 percent, increased engine output by 70 horsepower, lowered shift times by 20 milliseconds and much, much more.

Limited to just 300 editions at a price of # 24,995, the Impreza UK300 stood out against standard Subarus with its UK300 cockpit and engine badging, 18 - inch Prodrive / OZ Racing gold alloys, WRC cluster headlamps and a Prodrive front splitter and rear spoiler that actually increased aerodynamic benefit.

This is due to the roughly 200 pounds of weight the all - wheel drive system adds, and the GT's raised ride height, which increases aerodynamic drag slightly.

A restyled front apron and the spoiler lip on the roof spoiler guarantee increased aerodynamics and stability possible.

A flowing roofline then gains in momentum once again as it heads rearwards, increasing aerodynamic downforce and giving the rear a more muscular look at the same time.

Along with more head room, the 2015 Subaru Outback keeps a low profile to increase the aerodynamics over the vehicle.

Hauling cargo on your roof increases aerodynamic drag (wind resistance) and lowers fuel economy.

Not exact matches

Which is why aerodynamics professor Bert Blocken is advising the international cycling union UCI to change the rules and increase the minimum gap between riders and their team cars.

Among other adjustments that could help double fuel economy are turbocharging with smaller, more efficient engines that produce the same level of power; advanced heat management and cooling systems, which reuse the heat produced in the engine for energy; weight reduction, including broader use of high - strength steel that is already in some cars today; better aerodynamics; more efficient air conditioners, transmissions and lighting devices (including headlights); and increased electrification leading to full hybridization with electric motor and regenerative breaking — all of which currently exist.

Because they're flexible, the wings of bees and dragonflies are able to direct the aerodynamic load in the direction of their flight, increasing the power.

Vortex rings present issues in fields such as engineering as they can hamper fluid flow, and, for example, increase the fuel consumption of a car by reducing its aerodynamic efficiency.

The front splitter and and duck tail spoiler improve aerodynamic performance, reducing lift and increasing rear stability respectively.

Magnesium wheels reduced unsprung weight, while extra aerodynamic flaps increased downforce and a set of six - point seatbelts better secured the driver and passenger in place.

The aerodynamic package, meanwhile, has been tweaked to deliver 20 per cent more downforce than before with no increase in drag.

Buyers who in the past might have splashed any left - over budget on wider wheels and tyres might think again because they're a double - whammy, increasing rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag.

Acura's TLX GT also received new aerodynamic elements including new front fender louvres, revised dive planes, and a larger rear wing for increased downforce.

Things such as stop - start technology, a weight reduction of up to about 200 pounds and more aerodynamic styling have contributed to significant increases in EPA - estimated gas mileage: Automatic - transmission models besides the Premier are EPA - rated at 30/42/35 mpg city / highway / combined.

Aerodynamic addenda increases downforce, and weight is reduced.

All 2009 Escape models benefit from tires with lower rolling resistance and aerodynamic tweaks to increase highway economy.

The engineers have further developed the Race active chassis control II system (RCC II), primarily to work with the increase in aerodynamic loads that will be forced through the chassis.

Width is up a fraction and height is actually lowered (for aerodynamics) but length is increased by some two inches.

Further changes to the car's aerodynamics include new front intakes to increase the airflow speed and create an air curtain over the front wheels to restrict turbulence and drag.

Power and torque increase, the suspension is heavily revised and the aerokit is said to improve aerodynamic balance at speed.

All of this speed is reined in with active aerodynamics that give the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB a 50 - percent increase in downforce over the 458 Italia.

Electric range drops to about thirty miles with the increased weight and aerodynamic drag.

An example of this aerodynamic - honing saw the side skirts slimmed down to reduce drag and increase top speed.

The changes have been made in an effort to lighten the rotational mass, as well as improve aerodynamics, chassis dynamics, and increase stopping power.