Sentences with phrase «low coefficient of drag»

Optimized front exit flow paths considering total flow, maximum downforce, low coefficient of drag, and achieving downstream flow structure to feed the mid-engine air inlets.

The Ioniq Electric, as the EV is known, makes the most use of the low coefficient of drag, lightweight components, and a faired - over grille (versus active grille flaps on the hybrids).

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

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

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.

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

The front end blends smoothly into the cabin, which offers flowing curves, while design elements such as the shape of the trunklid help give the new Versa Sedan excellent aerodynamics, including a low coefficient of drag of just 0.31.

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

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 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.

Attention to aerodynamic fine - tuning gives the new Altima a lower coefficient of drag.

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.

[13] Aerodynamics and weight reduction play important role in fuel economy improvement: aero parts are placed under the engine bay, fuel tank, and the rear underbody to enhance airflow; front spoiler and strakes ahead of tires direct airflow around the wheel wells; there is a new flat underfloor; resulting in 3.4 % lower coefficient of drag.

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

The body sits 20 mm lower, active shutters in the grille reduce turbulence at speed and the hybrid's new look hides elements that help lower the coefficient of drag from an already impressive 0.25 CD to 0.24 CD — you'd be hard pressed to find a more slippery production car for sale.

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.»

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.

The vehicle also offers a first - of - its - kind Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive power unit, along with lightweight multi-material construction, 10 functional air intakes, and the lowest coefficient of drag in its class.

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 body features a lowered coefficient of drag of 0.26 for 2012 (verses 0.27 for 2011), again achieving high front and rear downforce, providing stability and handling performance in a wide range of driving conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As far as performance is concerned, Mercedes says the CLA45 now boasts better aerodynamics and a lower coefficient of drag than the outgoing model.

The new Cruze's svelte, athletic exterior's fluid lines carve through the wind, thanks to extensive wind - tunnel testing that lower its coefficient of drag to a mere 0.29.

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.

As a result, the 2018 RLX will have class - leading lower coefficient of lift (CL) and lower coefficient of drag (Cd).

Note that the Model S won over the Prius because while they had the same drag area, the Tesla had a lower coefficient of drag and a larger frontal area, so it did better starting from a disadvantaged position (smaller frontal areas offer less resistance to incoming air, all else being equal).

At 0.30 Cd, the RAV4 EV achieves the lowest coefficient of drag of any SUV in the world.

Not exact matches

With an active spoiler that automatically adjusts for maximum efficiency, Model X has the lowest drag coefficient of any SUV.

Lazer helmets have among the lowest drag coefficients of any helmet on the market and the brand is synonymous with innovation.

At the same time, the drag coefficient of the parachute is quadruple that of a low - porosity one.

And the body was specifically designed to be aerodynamic, offering one of the lowest drag coefficients of its time.

Gifted with a drag coefficient of 0.31 and equipped with an active tail wing, the LFA retains this dynamic unambiguity on the autobahn, where it tracks with precision; soaks up low - frequency, big - effect pavement imperfections with aplomb; and closes the challenging 150 - to -200-mph gap with surprising vigor.

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).

Each of these components is the product of extensive wind tunnel testing, and as a result, the 500e's coefficient of drag is 13 percent lower than a comparable 500 Lounge coupe.

The coefficient of drag is lowered to 0.29 from 0.33, Pevovar says.

Part of this low, 0.22 coefficient of drag is created using a new «Active Air Stream Kidney Grille» that is able to open the lower air intakes and grille elements when cooling is required.

Thanks to its remarkably slippery drag coefficient of 0.24, the relatively small frontal area and the low - riding suspension, the Bentley is the only SUV to date that cracks the 186 - mph barrier.

This aerodynamic feature means that the overall drag coefficient of the new 5 Series can be as low as 0.26 (0.26 for rear drive, 0.27 for xDrive models).

Road noise is practically nonexistent, and wind noise is kept to a minimum thanks to the low 0.31 coefficient of drag.

Although the body looks like a blunt instrument, it has a remarkably low 0.27 coefficient of drag.

Switching to the most dynamic drive mode freed up the otherwise restrictive traction control, though the Quattroporte's bulk and the low drag coefficient of Sicilian roads made the lurchiness of the turbo spooling a bit difficult to predict.

All versions of the Ioniq have a low drag coefficient of 0.24.