Sentences with phrase «increase aerodynamic drag»

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

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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 characteristics

The new more aerodynamic kit reduces the front and rear lift without increasing drag enhancing the Juke Nismo's driving performance.

The new front and rear design on the Aventador LP720 - 4 50 ° Anniversary isn't looks only, in fact the entire front splitter has been enlarged and extended to offer better handling at high speeds, the small upright fins on the sides do increase stability at speed too while drag characteristics haven't been impacted... actually this new design results in a 50 % increase of the aerodynamic efficiency over the standard Aventador LP700 - 4.

The GTR does maintain drag - reduction ability to increase straight - line speed, but the wing's extra width and slimmer carbon supports are mainly intended to ramp up aerodynamic performance.

The aerodynamic refinements that have been developed to increase top speed also reduce drag and the power that's required to push the car through the air.

In creating the 2018 Kia Niro, the vehicle was designed to be as aerodynamic as possible to help increase efficiency with carefully placed vents and clean lines to minimize drag.

Add in the fact that the Project One has active aerodynamics that can alternately increase downforce or reduce drag, and it's easy to see why Moers is confident.

This not only created a dramatically sculpted shape, but also increased fuel efficiency due to an impressive aerodynamic drag coefficient of just 0.25 Cd.

The aerodynamic effect of the track extension is a reduction in overall drag and an increase in front downforce of nearly one third.

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).

That's because aerodynamic drag is a powerful force that increases with the square of the speed, so as the speed doubles, drag quadruples.

The aerodynamic flaps in the underfloor area close, which also reduces aerodynamic drag and increases attainable vehicle speeds.

As part of the exterior styling, the latest Ford Escape rocks an aerodynamic design and boasts Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and therefore increase fuel efficiency.

The base model starts at an amazing $ 23,600 and includes responsible features like seat cushions and head restraints made of soybeans, carpet made from recycled materials, an aerodynamic design and Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.

From these pictures, it looks like it has been designed for better aerodynamics for a purpose, just like the Toyota Prius Hybrid, to increase mileage and reduce drag.

Such is the Z07's influence on overall performance, its additional aerodynamic drag reduces the car's top speed on Road Atlanta's backstraight in Pilgrim's hands from 161.8 mph to just more than 155 — but with a two - plus second improvement in lap time due to increased cornering speeds.

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.

The smaller, blade - like cameras reduce aerodynamic drag, thus increasing efficiency in the process (not to mention adding an extra layer of cool digital bling).

Even the styling of the new Escape plays off eco-friendly cues, as the shape rocks an aerodynamic design and Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.

As a result, the dimensions of the rear wing can be reduced without a corresponding increase of aerodynamic drag.

Increased structural integrity and reduced aerodynamic drag contribute to new - generation Mazda3's poise and performance

While the dimples help reduce aerodynamic drag on the tire, the fins generate air flow that pushes the car forward by increasing the air pressure in the front side of a wheel wells, thus making it possible to contribute to fuel efficiency improvement by reducing aerodynamic drag on vehicles.

A number of design and technology measures are readily available to increase a truck's fuel efficiency, including: low - rolling resistance tires, more efficient engines, devices to reduce idling and aerodynamic drag, and predictive cruise control.

The main takeaway from the study is that adding AV equipment to a car adds weight, aerodynamic drag, and electrical power consumption that leads to increased fuel consumption.

Finally, special attention was paid to the vehicle underbody with the use of wheel spats and underbelly pans resulting in a low coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cd) of 0.27, which helps increase fuel economy.

For instance, «the vehicle now has a coefficient of drag that is 30 % lower than the original concept,» and the battery itself had to be designed in a T - shape in order to increase its size without compromising aerodynamics.