The front air dam is subtly different, but there are
no other aerodynamic changes or mass reductions.
Other aerodynamic changes include a new fixed rear wing that sits 3.9 inches higher than that of the standard P1, which, along with the new front splitter and flaps, is said to improve downforce by 10 percent to about 1455 lb at 150 mph.
Not exact matches
There had been some drastic regulation
changes, namely much tighter
aerodynamic specifications and the introduction of grooved tyres and it was clear early on that Newey had interpreted these
changes more efficiently than
others.
Talking to Nissan's creative chief, Shiro Nakamura, he told evo that the
changes have improved
aerodynamic efficiency while reducing lift - all the while bringing the car closer in line with Nissan's
other models.
Other changes include a slightly slimmer body, lighter weight, and
aerodynamic upgrades that should keep the Audi R18 e-tron quattro competitive despite the revised regulations.
Other styling
changes meant to improve
aerodynamics and high - speed stability include a downforce - generating front spoiler lip and front bumpers with finishers, side sills pushed out to direct airflow around the car and new rear bodywork surrounding the 4 - ring taillights.
Along with the various mechanical and
aerodynamic changes, the MP4 - 12C 650S is also claimed to adopt a lightened carbon fiber body and
other weight - saving measures, including carbon fiber seats from McLaren's recently launched gas - electric hybrid powered flagship supercar, the P1.
Other changes include new lightweight
aerodynamic alloy wheels, a very high - tech IMA readout in the instrument cluster that provides details on how the hybrid drive system is operating, first - in - class active noise cancellation technology, a small rear deck spoiler and, of course, a subtle badge denoting the car's hybrid status.
«The
aerodynamic enhancements, combined with
other small but important
changes, further enhances our base philosophy of a performance car for all roads and conditions, transferring technology and learnings from track to road.»
The result is
aerodynamic performance that provides stability and easy control when travelling straight,
changing lanes, or overtaking
other vehicles at high speeds.
One of the last big, traditional American sedans, the Mercury Grand Marquis, was updated for 1999 with a more
aerodynamic shape and
other improvements.Among the
changes for the»98 models were new front and rear fascias, bumpers, grilles, hoods, deck lids, moldings, park and turn - signal lights, taillights and outside mirrors.
This
change, along with a number of
other little tweaks, has resulted in a significant improvement in
aerodynamics.
Other changes include a redesigned rear fascia for improved
aerodynamics and a revised front end with an extended splitter and bigger air intakes.
The
other prominent profile
change is that the sideview mirrors are now door - mounted for better
aerodynamics — another incremental but important development.