Sentences with phrase «of reducing aerodynamic drag»

The main purpose of the airdam is to force air to flow around the car rather than under it in the interests of reducing aerodynamic drag and lift.

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The main concerns of automotive aerodynamics are reducing drag, reducing wind noise, and preventing undesired lift forces at high speeds.

Vortex generators operate on a basic aerodynamics principle — that if you reduce the separation of the airflow on the leeward side of an airfoil, you can enhance the lift and at the same time reduce the drag.

The reduced wing surface and relatively long setae of fairyflies and many other minute flying insects likely have an aerodynamic function, perhaps to reduce turbulence and hence drag on a wing flapping at several hundred beats per second.

Comparing the front end of the new R18 with last year's car, the most obvious difference are the bigger dive planes, as well as huge air inlets on the front wheel arches, the latter in an attempt to reduce aerodynamic drag.

It's part of an aerodynamic package concerned with reducing drag down the side of the car.

An example of this aerodynamic - honing saw the side skirts slimmed down to reduce drag and increase top speed.

The car's body is made of lightweight materials, and flat underbody panels and a grille shutter reduce aerodynamic drag.

Keeping the sides clean not only enhances the impression of length, it reduces aerodynamic drag.

The car's aerodynamics also made a pivotal contribution to performance: its 1.67 efficiency figure is a new record for a production Ferrari, and is the fruit of 50 per cent more downforce than the previous model and reduced drag.

By redirecting airflow around the front and down the sides of the vehicle, rather than through the engine compartment, the shutters help reduce drag to provide enhanced aerodynamic performance.

F - PACE offers a variety of different wheel and tire options; from 18 - inch wheels designed specifically to reduce aerodynamic drag to 22 - inch wheels which complement the performance and design of the vehicle.

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 charactereduced 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 characteReduced 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

Air drag is reduced in the BlueMotion versions by the modified underbody, burnished radiator grille insert and the rear and front spoilers that have been perfected in terms of aerodynamics reduce the.

The aerodynamics» of the 2014 Mercedes - Benz CLA's body are cutting edge by reducing wind drag, improving fuel consumption, and even poor - weather visibility.

The company's website states that the new Outlander's aerodynamic design helps reduce the coefficient of drag by 7 per cent over the previous model.

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).

The 2017 Sportage is also more aerodynamic, with a coefficient of drag that's been reduced from.37 cd to.35 cd.

All manual versions feature Kia's EcoDynamics fuel - saving, CO2 - reducing measures, including Intelligent Stop & Go and aerodynamic drag - reducing measures, while automatics have an Active ECO button which alters the operation of the engine's electronic control unit and the compressor on the climate control system, bringing potential fuel savings of around 9 %.

The front spoiler reduces aerodynamic lift by 30 percent and the rear one reduces lift by 57 percent, yet the car has the same coefficient of drag as a stock 750i.

As a result of the comprehensive aerodynamic measures, the new Toyota Auris» coefficient of drag has been reduced from Cd 0.292 to just Cd 0.28.

Following too closely can be stressful and feel pushy to the driver in front of you, can be perceived as self - centered to those whose bumper you are riding, and should not be used to reduce aerodynamic drag for a few ounces of fuel savings.

Aerodynamic drag and aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speAerodynamic drag and aerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speaerodynamic lift have also been reduced — a measure that's of more importance on a car capable of almost 200mph than on anything with a 155mph electronic speed limiter.

The upper grille on the EV is closed and there is an automatic shutter system to reduces drag and sends the flow of air around the vehicle making it very aerodynamic.

The company has also reworked the aerodynamics of the SUV, redesigning the A-pillar section to reduce the coefficient of drag by about 10 percent, with redesigned mirrors helping the Rogue become a little sleeker.

Key design elements of the 2015 Jetta include an extended wheelbase that stretches 104.4 inches; rear - seat legroom of 38.1 inches; gently arcing roofline that enables ample headroom of 37.1 inches for rear - seat passengers; 15.5 cubic feet of usable trunk space; and a new front bumper that helps to reduce air drag, improving aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

In normal driving, the aerodynamic guide element — a central system component of Porsche Active Aerodynamics (PAA)-- stays in its retracted position with an angle of minus seven degrees, which reduces drag and thus optimizes fuel consumption.

Aiding the new Suzuki's efficiency is an engine with lighter crankshaft, pistons and con - rods, more extensive use of high - tensile steel in its body (which is claimed to be 25 per cent more torsionally rigid) and a smoother roofline and under - floor covers, reducing aerodynamic drag from 0.40 to 0.33 Cd.

As part of the exterior styling, the latest Ford Escape rocks an aerodynamic design and boasts Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and therefore increase fuel efficiency.

The base model starts at an amazing $ 23,600 and includes responsible features like seat cushions and head restraints made of soybeans, carpet made from recycled materials, an aerodynamic design and Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.

Mercedes - Benz therefore made aerodynamics a top priority when developing the new E-Class, employing state - of - the - art development and testing processes to further reduce aerodynamic drag, enhance active and perceptual safety, and improve aeroacoustics.

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The exteriors of the car are completely aerodynamic and made of full carbon - fibre material to reduce aerodynamic drag.

This works to reduce aerodynamic drag and leave more of the engine's power for what really matters: speed and acceleration.

lower than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which reduces aerodynamic drag, as well as the centre of gravity, and contributes to the vehicle's stability and aggressive stance.

The Jetta Hybrid's exterior shape is the same as regular Jettas but it gets a few aerodynamic tweaks to reduce coefficient of drag to 0.28 from 0.30.

Benefits of this frame design include improved crash safety, a significant reduction in interior noise levels and reduced aerodynamic drag that helps enhance fuel efficiency.

The engineers also made the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado more aerodynamic, including an integrated spoiler at the rear edge of the cab that directs air onto the tailgate lip, reducing wind drag from the bed.

To improve the aerodynamic efficiency of the next - gen Silverado, the front grille features functional air curtains, similar to those introduced on the sixth - generation Camaro, that reduce wind drag by routing air around the front wheel wells.

Key elements of the front grille are front functional air curtains, similar to those introduced on the sixth - generation Camaro, that reduce aerodynamic drag by routing air around the front wheel wells.

«Reducing the aerodynamic drag of an SUV is always a challenge,» said GMC Aerodynamic Engineer Alicaerodynamic drag of an SUV is always a challenge,» said GMC Aerodynamic Engineer AlicAerodynamic Engineer Alicia Bidwell.

The powerful side profile also enhances aerodynamics, with an integrated spoiler at the rear edge of the cab that directs air onto the contoured tailgate, reducing wind drag from the bed.

The smaller, blade - like cameras reduce aerodynamic drag, thus increasing efficiency in the process (not to mention adding an extra layer of cool digital bling).

Even the styling of the new Escape plays off eco-friendly cues, as the shape rocks an aerodynamic design and Active Grille Shutters that reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency.

The air suspension lowers itself into a more aerodynamic ride height that both lowers the center of mass, which improves stability at high speeds, and reduces air turbulence beneath the SUV, which reduces aerodynamic lift and drag, further contributing to the feeling of a more planted ride.

As a result, the dimensions of the rear wing can be reduced without a corresponding increase of aerodynamic drag.

The extensive use of underbody treatments, including a stylized lower radiator close out panel that is positioned below the front fascia, front and rear tire spats, an engine belly pan, two mid-floor belly pans, a center diffuser and outboard diffusers, collectively reduce aerodynamic drag by 7 %.

It's easy to spot some of the new aerodynamic appendages on the bodywork such as the large rear wing and diffuser, but the Performante has a trick up its sleeve — it features active aerodynamics in the form of moving flaps, for reduced drag on the straights and extra downforce when it's needed in the corners.

Through the use of computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations as well as testing of 40 % scale models in the company's advanced wind tunnel facility in Ohio, the NSX development team fine - tuned the various body shapes, intake and exhaust vents and vehicle strakes to reduce aerodynamic drag, create downforce, maximize cooling and efficiently exhaust unwanted heat.

The 2015 Soul EV's exterior has few deviations from its 2014 gasoline - powered donor vehicle, and most of those are aimed at improved aerodynamics — the boxy shape needs all the help it can get to reduce drag.