The Japanese company has also worked hard
on reducing the aerodynamic drag, and claims the G70 is is at least 10 per cent more aerodynamic than the previous model.
Audi focused
on reducing its aerodynamic drag coefficient as well by making certain modifications to the outer shell and on the wheels.
Not exact matches
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.
The car features AirBreather vents behind the front wheels, an
aerodynamic drag -
reducing element first introduced
on the BMW 4 Series.
On the outside, the 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue coupes benefit from new a STI body kit that comprises new front, side, and rear lips, which are said to
reduce aerodynamic lift and lower the car's overall
drag coefficient from 0.28 to 0.27.
Twenty - one - inch wheels sit in wide fenders, while extremely skinny mirrors perch
on buttress - like A-pillars that are designed to
reduce aerodynamic drag.
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 characte
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 characte
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
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).
A new fuel - efficiency package, standard equipment
on diesel models, further helps bolster efficiency by incorporating active grille shutters that
reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speeds.
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 %.
Aerodynamic details include a subtle «air curtain»
on the front fascia, which guides air around the wheels rather than into the wheelhouses,
reducing drag.
On the highway, 1.5L - equipped model feature active grille shutters that
reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize fuel efficiency.
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 spe
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 spe
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 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.
In addition, the active aero shutters located behind the grille
reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions
on the highway.
On the highway, 1.5L - equipped models also feature active grille shutters that
reduce aerodynamic drag to optimize efficiency.
Focusing
on «functional
aerodynamics» has helped Ford improve efficiency by
reducing drag and adding downforce to improve grip and handling.
Aerodynamic aids include drag - reducing aerodynamic spoilers located at the rear of the roof and on the top of the tailgate (see Body section for additiona
Aerodynamic aids include
drag -
reducing aerodynamic spoilers located at the rear of the roof and on the top of the tailgate (see Body section for additiona
aerodynamic spoilers located at the rear of the roof and
on the top of the tailgate (see Body section for additional details).
Such is the Z07's influence
on overall performance, its additional
aerodynamic drag reduces the car's top speed
on Road Atlanta's backstraight in Pilgrim's hands from 161.8 mph to just more than 155 — but with a two - plus second improvement in lap time due to increased cornering speeds.
On the outside, there are subtle changes to the
aerodynamic package with a redesigned front splitter and rear diffuser that
reduce lift without adding any meaningful
drag.
Reducing aerodynamic drag not only helps lower fuel consumption, but also has a beneficial effect
on noise levels.
A stiffer chassis improves the Accord's already impressive solidity, and engineers worked overtime
on aerodynamics to
reduce drag and wind noise, especially around the mirrors and A-pillars.
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.
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.
While the dimples help
reduce aerodynamic drag on the tire, the fins generate air flow that pushes the car forward by increasing the air pressure in the front side of a wheel wells, thus making it possible to contribute to fuel efficiency improvement by
reducing aerodynamic drag on vehicles.
Mazda also focused
on aerodynamics and light weight materials — most of the car is constructed of carbon fiber — which
reduced the Kiyora's
drag by 10 percent when compared to the current Mazda2.
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.
A useful, but controversial, practice is drafting behind other vehicles
on the highway to
reduce aerodynamic drag.