Sentences with phrase «of aerofoil»

An obsession with radiative theory when discussing climate change is as unhelpful as would have been obsessing about the theory of gravity and ignoring the lift effect of an aerofoil before heavier - than - air flight was proved to be practical.

Not exact matches

A further four just had the aerofoils, and two had just the frond - like tufts, while one had traces of feathers that could not be identified.

Like the tails of modern birds, these form an aerofoil without gaps.

Zhou's group examined 11 Jeholornis fossils with preserved tail feathers and found that four had both aerofoil - like fans up to 10 centimetres long at the base of their tail and frond - like tufts of feathers at the tips.

The tail acts as a stabilizer in flight, much like the tail of a kite, and as an adjunct aerofoil when «braking» prior to landing on a tree trunk.

But, as an object, the GTS remains a disappointment to me: the orange engine cover is crass, the rear spoiler is the aerofoil equivalent of a teenage trouser - bulge and, apart from the cage, buckets and build plaque, the interior is too similar to a base M3 given the vast price difference.

The rear view of the new 4 - door coupé picks up on familiar features of the AMG GT design idiom: extremely slim LED tail lights define the hallmark boot sill line, the rear aerofoil extendable in several stages not only underscores the family affiliation; it is also an important element of the active aerodynamics.

Perhaps the most impressive modification happened at the rear... not only does DMC install a high rear aerofoil wing on top of the engine cover, but they also put a new base spoiler flush with the bodywork to create a perfect airflow coming over the clear carbon fiber covered roof... add a massive lower rear diffuser and some amazing looking exhaust tips and you have a clear winner... a street legal Huracán with track inspired looks.

For use on the racetrack, the already good aerodynamic attributes of the four - door high - performance coupé are further optimised by the newly developed carbon - fibre components: the front apron with a front splitter ensures additional downforce, as do the rear diffuser with three fins and the adjustable rear aerofoil.

These changes include a new air dam, new side sills and wing inserts, aerofoils, rear apron inserts, a two - pipe exhaust system, and, of course, a new set of alloy wheels.

The A45 appears in the same form in which it saw off the Audi TT RS and Ford Focus RS in a group test in late 2016 — although it looks even angrier than it did back then thanks to the various sharp - edged aerofoils of AMG's aerodynamics package.

Cosmetically, there's a butch body kit including a new AMG grill and big front splitter, and the door mirrors, sills and air intakes get a coat of gloss black, with stuff like red brake calipers, rear aerofoil, carbon fibre trim.

Other colour elements come in the form of red highlights on the radiator grille, exterior mirrors and rear aerofoil, red painted brake calipers and AMG multispoke 19 - inch matt black alloys.

There is a rear aerofoil, that can be extended in several stages, as an important element of the active aerodynamics.

The other six switches, placed each three to the left and right of the gear lever, for the adjustment of the suspension, ESP, exhaust system, start / stop function, rear aerofoil and transmission logics are easy to operate with just a small tap of the finger.

Of course, nowadays, many cars have spoilers and aerofoils, but in the late 60's if was very rare indeed, even on other high performance cars.

The special design of the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION ensures that it stands out in visual terms: the carbon fibre - effect bonnet with central air outlet, the carbon - fibre front splitter on the front apron, the fixed carbon - fibre rear aerofoil that is so reminiscent of the SLS AMG Coupé Black Series and the exclusive AMG forged light - alloy wheels make it a real head - turner.

It features a functional Roush / Stratasys hood scoop in black, a Roush / Stratasys custom wide - body kit, and a collection of Roush / Anderson Composites carbon - fiber aero pieces: front splitter, mirror caps, side rockers, rear aerofoils, and rear spoiler.

Its combination of Diamond domes, Continuum cones and Aerofoil bass drivers delivers pristine dialogue and natural, realistic music.