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.
Not exact matches
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 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.
«In light
of future greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy requirements beginning in 2017,» their petition says, «camera - based systems represent an opportunity to
increase vehicle fuel
efficiency through improved
aerodynamics by eliminating externally mounted mirrors.»
However, Tadge said there are a lot
of benefits to
increased fuel economy: making a car lighter, more
aerodynamic and
increasing power train
efficiency are all goals that the engineers would be working towards anyways with or without the mandates.
«The revised shape
of the window improves the car's interior
aerodynamics by promoting better airflow for driver comfort while the new front valance has a much closer identity with the original Mustang front - end while
increasing the
efficiency of airflow to cool the engine,» Brock is quoted.
[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.
Lastly on the
aerodynamic trickery is the world's first top mounted, movable rear wing on a road car, inspiration for which was taken from Le Mans racers to
increase the
efficiency of the underside
of the wing.
The new body kit
of the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO has generated a considerable
increase in the overall
aerodynamic efficiency - 8 % less resistance to forward motion - and this can be translated as a clear improvement in track performance.
Although there is a 7 mm
increase in the front headroom, the overall height
of the vehicle was reduced by 5 mm for
aerodynamic efficiency.
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 new trucks maximize the use
of cylinder deactivation with improved engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved
aerodynamics, low - rolling resistance tires, and other technologies that help the engines operate in four - cylinder mode for longer periods
of time, further
increasing efficiency.
It never really went away,
of course — most modern cars spend a chunk
of their formative years in a wind tunnel (virtual or otherwise) these days, but as manufacturers scramble for
increasing efficiency gains the
aerodynamic aids that emerge are becoming ever more advanced.
The Cruze's improved
aerodynamics not only make it look more appealing driving down the road, they help
increase fuel
efficiency, so you can spend your money on the places you visit instead
of the car ride getting there.
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 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.
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.
Energy
efficiency is improved for the 2013 Nissan LEAF thanks to enhanced
aerodynamics, a wider range
of regenerative braking for
increased energy recapture and improved energy management.
The 2014 Silverado and 2014 Sierra make the most
of the technology, with improved engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved
aerodynamics, low - rolling resistance tires, and other technologies that help the engines operate in four - cylinder mode for longer periods
of time, further
increasing efficiency.
There's a slight power
increase of 4kW on last year's model as
aerodynamic performance has been improved, boosting cooling
efficiency for the engine.
The shape
of the A-pillars and door mirrors were also designed keeping
aerodynamic efficiency in mind, while
increased rigidity around the door sashes, delivers improved sealing
of the doors to reduce wind noise.
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.
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.
Hydraulic engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved
aerodynamics and other technologies help the engines operate in four - cylinder mode for longer periods
of time with Active Fuel Management, further
increasing efficiency.
A first - in - segment offering
of an integrated rear spoiler as standard equipment essentially extends the rear roofline, for enhanced
aerodynamic performance and provides a stable stance in high - speed driving as well as
increased fuel
efficiency.
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.