Sentences with phrase «on drag reduction»

Aerodynamic Performance For 2016, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

Aerodynamic Performance As introduced on the 2016 Accord, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

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The wing, which sits on carbon - fiber pylons, still has the Drag Reduction System feature of the road car, meaning it can alter its angle of attack from 32 degrees to zero degrees at speed to help bolster the car's top speed.

Together with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.

On the Hangar Straight, it would essentially flatten - out into what an F1 car would feature as DRS (Drag Reduction System) mode — allowing the Senna to slip through the air as effortlessly as possible.

We have won on safety and gained in drag reduction, but today's cars make 1950s behemoths look like lightweights.

With the upgrade, the rear wing will raise to, «improve stability when lifting off the throttle or cresting a hill,» and also will have a Drag Reduction System mode that lowers the wing for improved performance on high - speed straights.

All together, there's 123 kg of downforce at 124mph — up 76 per cent on the 599's figure — and a big reduction in drag, down to 0.299 Cd.

The Airbrake not only helps the carbon brakes to stop you quickly and safely from extreme speeds, but also adds aerodynamic stability: automatically extending to add downforce whenever required but flattening on long straights to minimise drag, much like the Drag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cdrag, much like the Drag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cDrag Reduction System on our Formula 1 ™ cars.

Optimized aerodynamics have a direct impact on the car's fuel economy and emission management; a reduction of air drag by 10 % offers a reduction of fuel consumption on the road of more than 2.5 %, according to BMW.

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).

On the upper side of the wheel arches, imsa CFK air ducts have been integrated, resulting in a significant reduction of the drag effect caused by non-aerodynamic airflow at higher and highest velocity.

Basically, this version of quattro can free the rear end of its drivetrain on both ends for maximum drag and friction reduction.

The testing program was designed to push the capabilities of the upgraded IPAS hybrid powertrain, ensure optimized balance and handling characteristics on the race - proven Pirelli slick tires, and work through aerodynamic developments including the dramatic fixed - height rear wing which includes the Formula 1 - style Drag Reduction System (DRS).

The new 1.4 turbo's performance, combined with a mass reduction of more than 110 kg and an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.29, which GM says is best - in - class, supports an estimated fuel consumption of just 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway.

Certain models also feature reductions in brake - pad drag on the discs and wheels fitted with low rolling resistance tires, inflated to a higher pressure.

The bumpers integrate a new design for the fog / cornering lamp housing, that now carves out vertical crevices on the outer ends for better airflow and a marginal reduction in drag.

The car will also make use of Formula 1 - derived Drag Reduction System (DRS) and Instant Power Assist System (IPAS) technologies which reduce the trim angle by 23 percent on the large and functional rear spoiler.

Chassis incorporates weight redistribution, weight reduction and tyre wear, while aerodynamics improves front downforce, rear downforce, drag and DRS, alongside power train which enhances engine power and fuel consumption, although durability also plays a huge part as it reduces wear on power units and gearbox components throughout a range of enhancements to general wear, internal combustion engine, motor generator unit kinetic and heat, energy store, turbo charger, control electronics and gearbox.

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The Turbulence Flow Control group at the University of Warwick has been studying non-powered (passive) flow control actuators as a means of reducing drag for some time, with the goal of developing flow - control technologies capable of major drag reductions on passenger jet aircraft.

If anything, the reduction in cable drag made the mouse feel much smoother gliding around on my mousepad.