Sentences with phrase «of aerodynamic improvements»

This is the first race for the updated Corvette C7.R, which sees a number of aerodynamic improvements to increase downforce and handling capability.

Differentiating it from the standard car is the bright blue paint scheme, yellow headlights, and a selection of aerodynamic improvements such as a new front splitter, side skirts and a larger rear wing.

An adjustable coilover suspension the carbon fiber blades applied to the body and side skirts, the diffuser insert at the rear are just a few of the aerodynamic improvements.

New technologies include widespread use of aerodynamic improvements and tire rolling resistance, as well as engine and transmission upgrades.

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Additional aerodynamics and downforce improvements come courtesy of new front wing plates, wheel arch intakes, and side intakes.

Ford hopes to push that performance envelope using a slew of performance upgrades ranging from powertrain, aerodynamic, and suspension improvements.

The new four - cylinder should easily beat those ratings, thanks not only to its smaller - displacement, turbocharged nature, but also the addition of the new 10 - speed automatic transmission and whatever improvements to aerodynamics and / or weight Honda makes with the rest of the 2018 Accord's design.

This engine offers good gas mileage with either the standard five - speed manual or available four - speed automatic — 25/34 mpg city / highway, regardless of the transmission — but Kia also offers a $ 600 Fuel Economy Package for automatic EX models that boosts gas mileage to 27/36 mpg, thanks to enhancements like a five - speed automatic instead of a four - speed, plus low - rolling - resistance tires and aerodynamic improvements.

Comfortably retired, actually, after a log and illustrious career improving the aerodynamics of a bevy of high - performance F1 cars (among other improvements and innovations).

Slick racing tires are of course part of the formula for the improved performance in the McLaren P1 GTR, along with a widened track, and aerodynamics improvements that give the body even greater downforce.

Featuring an updated version of the Mercedes - Benz FO 110M and a revised transmission, internal chassis modifications, and aerodynamic improvements, the MP4 - 17D was a big success.

Although the profile of the Suburban and Tahoe haven't changed all that much, Chevy has managed to make significant improvements to aerodynamics.

Also, the cooperative application of active aerodynamics and modern styling led to a nine percent aerodynamic improvement on the new truck.

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 improvements made to the Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo are not limited to its aerodynamics but also include safety features: one of the main priorities for Lamborghini Squadra Corse during the development of its competition vehicles.

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.

Some of these options come with aerodynamic improvements too so that's another pretty important selling point, especially when you take into account one of the R - Line package's most important attributes.

[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.

All Honda Pilots see fuel efficiency gains of 1 mpg city / 2 mpg highway and 2 mpg combined, thanks to aerodynamic and powertrain improvements.

The aerodynamic changes provide a significant improvement, allowing the B - Class to deliver an outstanding drag coefficient of 0.26.

The aerodynamics too has its role in the overall contribution of the efficiency of the car, the BMW EfficientDynamics philosophy featuring certain improvements at the design front has resulted into lesser air resistance and fuel consumption.

At the end of 2007, BMW completed its new $ 170 - million (US$ 236 - million) Aerodynamic Test Center (ATC) to help optimize the car's aerodynamic qualities, resulting in improvements in performance, efficiency, and driving stability oAerodynamic Test Center (ATC) to help optimize the car's aerodynamic qualities, resulting in improvements in performance, efficiency, and driving stability oaerodynamic qualities, resulting in improvements in performance, efficiency, and driving stability on the road.

Through aerodynamic improvements to the next generation HFP body kit, super-light alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers, a lighter HFP exhaust system and an upgraded HFP suspension kit, this concept offers the possibility of improving both fuel economy and performance.

With unique race alignment and 1.4 degrees more negative camber than the entry SRT model, the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR is capable of sustaining more than 1.5 g on high - speed turns due to the combined chassis and aerodynamic improvements.

McLaren have released the MP4 - 12C High Sport, a more advanced version of the McLaren MP4 - 12C features several technological improvements, including aerodynamic enhancements and a more powerful, twin - turbo three point eight liter, eight cylinder engine.

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

Its rakish windshield and doors that wrap into the roof give it a 33 percent improvement in drag coefficient a measure of aerodynamic slickness over the 1987 version.

However, the minor aerodynamic improvements and the optimized eight - speed automatic have enabled Volkswagen to enhance the fuel efficiency of the SUV by up to six percent.

The fairing design aids in better aerodynamics and Honda claims an improvement of 11.8 percent in aerodynamic efficiency.

Engine Size 5.9 l Mileage 20,000 miles Previous Owners 2 Bodystyle Coupe Seats 4 Transmission Manual Auto Clutch Exterior Colour Meteorite Silver Interior Trim Obsidian Black With just 1086 examples ever built over a 3 year production cycle, the Vanquish S featured a number of improvements over the standard Vanquish including an additional 60bhp, revised suspension and brakes and aerodynamic features.

In terms of fuel consumption, the combination of improved aerodynamics, more efficient powertrains, and the adoption of electric power steering yield a respectable 21/28 city / highway mpg score for manual transmission models, representing a sizable improvement over the previous model's somewhat dismal 19/25 rating.

Thanks to extensive aerodynamic improvements (such as air inlet openings in front, modified door mirror caps, new wheel spoiler), tyres optimised for low rolling resistance and standard 8 - speed automatic gearbox optimised for low friction, Volkswagen was able to improve the fuel efficiency of the Touareg by up to six per cent (V6 TDI with 150 kW).

Aerodynamic improvements, weight savings and engine enhancements have seen fuel consumption and CO2 emission reductions across the range, further lowering running costs and the Total Cost of Ownership.

At high speeds, aerodynamic improvements have increased downforce at both the front and rear, more than doubling the effect of the previous GT3.

At that time, we're likely to see a Williams F1 - derived hybrid powertrain, several aerodynamic improvements, hypercar levels of agility, and a steeper asking price.

With the C4 Cactus AIRFLOW 2L concept, Citroën is demonstrating fuel consumption of 2l / 100 km (118 mpg US) through the use of optimized design with a 20 % improvement in aerodynamics; lower rolling resistance (Tall & Narrow) tires;... Read more →

«With the Viper SRT10 as the starting point, SRT engineered a combination of reduced weight, race - tuned suspension and aerodynamic improvements to create the ultimate Viper for the street and track.»

Enhanced aerodynamic performance through the employment of a rear roof spoiler and undercover result in a 0.4 km / L improvement of fuel economy from 20.2 km / L to 20.6 km / L under Japan's JC08 mode test cycle.

The Aston Martin Valkyrie could produce over 1800 kg of downforce when it's finally launched, according to reports, as genius designer Adrian Newey keeps finding improvements in the car's aerodynamics.

These aerodynamic and engine improvements have also resulted in improved fuel economy estimates of 16 city and 23 highway (verses 15/21).

Additional applications of Bumper Ribs and Undercover underneath the All - New Elantra improved aerodynamics and optimized the under - body structure, showing improvements from the previous design.

Successive generations of the rear - engined 911 have been honed on the race circuit since its debut in 1963, with customers benefitting from continuous improvements in key dynamic areas such as engine performance, braking and aerodynamics.

For the newly updated model Honda has fine - tuned the aerodynamics of the car, reduced engine friction, made improvements to the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) and...

A similar output wouldn't be much of an upgrade in the S6, but the lighter underpinnings and enhanced aerodynamics should bring significant improvements in the performance department.

In addition to the weight reduction and the improvement in performance already described above, two factors are of fundamental importance when it comes to designing a really fast car: optimal aerodynamics and an outstanding chassis, both of which are characteristics of the new Golf GTI Clubsport S.

According to Honda, thanks to the aerodynamic improvements brought to the 2012 Ridgeline pickup truck, the model is able to obtain an improved highway fuel economy of 11 liters / 100 km.

EcoBoost — combined with multi-speed transmissions, advanced electric power steering, weight reductions and aerodynamic improvements — is part of Ford Motor Company's strategy to deliver sustainable, quality vehicles that customers want and value.

The aerodynamic improvements, combined with those to the engine, have resulted in improved fuel economy figures of 16/23 city / highway.

Aerodynamic improvements enabled GM to reach the Volt's target of driving up to 40 miles (based on EPA city cycle) without using gasoline or producing emissions.

These upgrades, together with aerodynamic and sound - proofing improvements, provide a near - premium level of ride quality and cabin quietness to the Accord Hybrid.