Sentences with phrase «low coefficient»

The smooth, rounded shape of both cars gives them a very low coefficient of drag - the amount of resistance the car generates against the wind as it rolls down the highway.

The new X5 retains much of its styling of the outgoing model, although a great deal of work has taken place to lower the coefficient of drag.

«The particular mixture ratio means that our composite has a very low coefficient of friction.

«The idea of a magnon - phonon coupling has already been around as a possible explanation for the uniquely low coefficient of thermal expansion of the invar materials.

The body's unusual shape (dropping snout, flat and abrupt rear end) yielded an extremely low coefficient of drag for the time period of Cd = 0.29.

Compared to some sleeker - looking SUVs, the Escalade has a surprisingly low coefficient of drag (0.36).

What's more, the whole design manages to post a remarkably low coefficient of drag at just 0.28.

In dynamic mode, power is sent to the rear axle sooner and to a larger degree, improving the driving dynamics particularly at low coefficients of friction.

The Engineering Toolbox - Typical Overall Heat - Transfer Coefficients gives somewhat lower coefficients:

Aerodynamics Working in aerodynamic harmony, the different features of the Type R bodywork create the ideal balance of low coefficient of drag, which helps it through the air efficiently — with aerodynamic downforce — which increases road - holding and stability at higher speeds.

With no added plasticisers which might migrate and damage the parts, Tyvek ® is smooth with a low coefficient of friction, making it also ergonomically efficient.

As a result of CONCACAF's lower coefficient, the Mexican side will face a longer route to make it to the final on 20th December.

Since CSKA finished as the runner - up in the league — coupled with their low coefficients — they were placed in Pot 4 along with other minnows.

According to Glenn Daehn, a professor of materials science at the university, the composite is stronger and stiffer than aluminium, especially at temperatures above 600 oC, has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, and is much easier to machine than any ceramic.

The icy plank and the tub bottom had a lower coefficient of friction than the dry wood and the tub.

A new technique used on gear tooth surfaces makes for a lower coefficient of friction when the gears engage.

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 pounds at 124 mph).

All these touches help to lower the coefficient of drag on both vehicles to a Tesla Model S - matching 0.24 (the standard gas - powered Sonatas measure 0.27).

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 A7's low coefficient of drag (0.30) will surely help there.

The overall shape of the pickup has been tweaked to lower the coefficient of drag from 0.46 to 0.41 on 4x4 models, while 4 × 2 trucks will have a coefficient below 0.4.

The flowing lines of the exterior are not just nice to look at, engineers used them to produce the lowest coefficient of drag of any production vehicle ever — a remarkable 0.23 in U.S. trim but 0.22 in one European version.

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.

The car is longer, lower, and wider than the last generation and has the lowest coefficient of drag of any production passenger car.

The wing is fully functional and plays a significant role in the Type R achieving a low coefficient of lift.

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.

The C6.R has a lower coefficient of drag than the C5 - R, and we have a new front undertray and new rear diffuser that help its aerodynamic performance.»

We hoped they could find a way to give us a lower coefficient of drag.

The 2019 Ram 1500 that was announced during the Detroit auto show hit us with a goodie bag full of improvements: lighter overall weight (by 225 pounds) stronger frame, lower coefficient of drag, better fuel economy, plus more payload and towing capacity.

Kia boasts the segment's lowest coefficient of drag, which at 0.24 Cd is on par with the Tesla Model S.

Aerodynamic Form and Function Although the new PHEV boasts the same bold styling as the redesigned Optima, it offers distinctive design features and exterior elements that differentiate it from the gas - powered models in the Optima range, while also achieving the segment's lowest coefficient of drag, tied with the Tesla Model S at 0.24 Cd.

The exterior should boast a lowered coefficient of drag due to dramatic and voluptuous contours — the design echoes the sporty SLK and the slightly larger E-Class.

Standing out is the lowest coefficient of drag of all except the Tesla Model S, which Hyundai says the Sonata Hybrid and PHEV match at 0.24.

In addition to being light, the Insight's futuristic - looking aluminum body is also highly aerodynamic in both its shape and details, and boasts one of the lowest coefficients of drag (0.25) of any mass - produced automobile sold worldwide.

Another important aerodynamic detail that greatly contributes to the Insight body's low coefficient of drag is the careful management of underbody airflow.

The whole shebang features a lower coefficient of drag than before (0.326 versus 0.34), which should help fuel economy.

To lower wind noise in the cabin, aerodynamics have also been improved to 0.33 Cd, a 0.02 lower coefficient of drag (Cd) than the former model

The new BMW 3 - series, introduced to North America in Detroit, promises to be more efficient, with the lowest coefficient of drag in its history.

The body features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27 while achieving high front and rear downforce, providing stability and handling performance in a wide range of driving conditions.

Beginning with the all - new Mazda3 5 - door hatchback, which has one of the segment's lowest coefficients of drag, MPS developers added a number of exterior features optimised for aerodynamic efficiency.

GT - R's hybrid body construction combines steel, carbon fiber and die - cast aluminum, and features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, while achieving high front and rear downforce.

The hood of Ford's latest pony car sits lower at the front, contributing to a lower coefficient of drag, and Ford engineers contributed hundreds of hours over the past several years to help improve the car's aerodynamic performance in other ways.