Its exterior panels are designed to flex to boost aerodynamics further, which, when combined with various other smart efficiency solutions, produces a class -
leading drag coefficient value of just 0.24.
Most importantly, their sleek aerodynamic shape, closed wheel design, front wheel air curtains, rear spoiler and diffuser, side sill mouldings, floor undercover and front grille active air flap all contribute toward the car's high aerodynamic efficiency, achieving a class -
leading drag coefficient of just 0.24 Cd.
Not exact matches
Styling has been influenced by the recent Monza concept, while the fastback - style look boasts a low
drag coefficient of 0.26 - a figure Vauxhall says is class -
leading (but does lag the 0.24 Mercedes - Benz C - class and 0.23 Audi A4).
One of the big claims for this new model is the class -
leading 0.23
drag coefficient.
This results in a lower frontal
drag coefficient, which ultimately
leads to a more efficient drive.
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.
The handsome Q3 also
leads its class in aerodynamics, with a
drag coefficient of just 0.32 Cd — a remarkable figure for an SUV.
Knowledge gained from the N24 race car programme has
led to body revisions designed to improve downforce while not increasing the
drag coefficient of the car.
The B9's
drag coefficient value of 0.23 is class
leading, and is derived from a range of subtle measures, including the outer lines of the air inlets that integrate additional openings (they guide some of the airstream over the wheel well), wing mirrors positioned on the door sills (narrow stripes enhance aeroacoustics, amber light below it is a unique blind spot assist method), narrow trim on the rear windows and a largely smooth underbody.
The focus on aerodynamics has ensured a zero lift
coefficient and a minimum of
drag which provides a class -
leading overall aerodynamic performance.
These attributes combine to boost aerodynamics further, which, when combined with various other smart efficiency solutions, produce a class -
leading 0.24
coefficient of
drag.
Those changes
lead to a class -
leading coefficient of
drag of 0.27.
A flatter bonnet with extra contour lines helps the new A5 achieve a class -
leading aerodynamic
drag coefficient of just 0.25 Cd, while Audi's trademark single - frame grille is lower and wider, further adding aggression.
AERODYNAMIC EXTERIOR Sonata Plug - in Hybrid uses the same functional design cues as the Sonata Hybrid to improve its
drag coefficient to an industry -
leading 0.24 as well as provide visual cues to distinguish the hybrid models from other Sonatas.
The result is a class -
leading, headline - grabbing
drag coefficient (0.25 Cd)-- although that figure is for a Euro - spec entry - level A 180 that gets tiny 16 - inch windtunnel - tuned alloys and special tyres.
The slippery design
leads to a minimal
drag coefficient of 0.25, «a new best for the SUV segment.
All told, the refinements of the Jetta's exterior reduce its
coefficient of
drag to a class -
leading 0.27.
As a result, the 2018 RLX will have class -
leading lower
coefficient of lift (CL) and lower
coefficient of
drag (Cd).