Sentences with phrase «raked windscreen»

A "raked windscreen" refers to the angle or slope of a car's windshield, which is tilted at a forward angle. It helps reduce wind resistance and improve the vehicle's aerodynamics. Full definition
The wheelbase is kept to 2600 mm just like its five - door twin however its profile of the estate version is different, with the steeply raked windscreen flowing into the extended roofline.
The front fenders are more shapely, there's a more heavily raked windscreen, and there are long frameless doors.
Both versions share the same front end look, but the profile of the estate version is different, with the steeply raked windscreen flowing into the extended roofline.
The side profile is low and long with a sharply raked windscreen and rear roofline that disappears into the engine bay behind the cabin.
With the roof stowed, the Colt's steeply raked windscreen directs most wind blast over the front - seat occupants.
The heavily raked windscreen appears to extend seamlessly into the dark panoramic roof and teams up with the newly interpreted double kidney grille and large air intakes to give the front end a slow - slung look.
While the design of the front - end is a mixed bag, the Baleno starts to look pretty when you step towards the rear, where the sloping roofline, high waistline and raked windscreen give it a potent look.
The interior of the new Cabriolet matches that of the classic GTI (except for a more raked windscreen frame and special rear bench).
Differing from the Speedster, the Spyder GT comes with a folding roof and a taller - raked windscreen allowing a more relaxed driving position.
They are going for a drastic design revamp with steep, raked windscreen accentuated by a narrow glasshouse.
In profile, beneath a steeply raked windscreen flowing seamlessly into and new, lower, drag - reducing stepped roofline, an equally dramatic styling change sees a lengthening of the side glazing into three panels above a stronger, more pronounced rising belt line crease.
But what looks to be coming together quite nicely is a compact sports coupe with a long sloping hood, short rear overhang, heavily raked windscreen, and artfully curved profile.
I particularly like the power dome on the bonnet as it seems to flow well into the sharply raked windscreen.
Expect a low, flowing silhouette, a steeply raked windscreen, and a tapered rear end.
Still, there's nothing ordinary about the view through the steeply raked windscreen, nor the sense of proximity to the engine.
Means to this end include a low - flying tapered nose, small cooling apertures for the batteries and the rear - mounted motor, a flush underside, fixed upper and lower rear air dams, large - diameter wheels shod with relatively narrow tires, and a steeply raked windscreen to which one can attach a simple canvas top.
The fashionable floating roof, concealed door handles, long swept back headlights, raked windscreen and new take on the Nissan «V» grille all work cohesively together and, certainly in terms of looks, eradicate the wrongs of the current Micra.
Expect the E-Pace to also draw some cues from the all - electric Jaguar i - Pace crossover, featuring sleek headlamps that flank a large Jaguar mesh grille, wide rear haunches that complement its stance, thin F - Type inspired LED taillamps, steeply - raked windscreen and dual exhaust pipes.
Large wheel arches, aggressively styled body sides, steeply raked windscreen and a short rear overhang generate an RDX with a taut and muscular presence.
On the sides, the redesigned Renault Duster looks sportier thanks to the steeply raked windscreen that is positioned 100 mm further ahead, a higher beltline and the larger 17 - inch wheels.
Flowing from the seamless sweep of a lower bonnet line and steeply raked windscreen, the new, stepped roof profile further reduces drag, whilst the rear spoiler is now fully integrated within the rear roofline, connecting seamlessly with the rear pillar to minimise turbulence in air flowing astern from the vehicle.
Following a previous teaser revealing the rear end, the new video highlights the car «s front, which now comes with a massive front fascia with sharp and wide Audi grille with vertical slats, slender LED headlights, raked windscreen, slim door mirrors or large corner clusters.
With its strong, cab - forward silhouette, steeply - raked windscreen and sloping rear roofline, the new Astra makes ingenious use of many of the design features found in the Insignia, but in a fresh and innovative way.
From a distance, it's not too different from the current Sportage, but a redesigned Tiger Nose front end, a more steeply raked windscreen and a sloping window line ensure the newest model looks fresh.
The same graceful long bonnet and swept - back headlamps trail into the steeply raked windscreen and distinctive side kinks on the flanks.
The new Range Rover will have a steeply raked windscreen and a sloping roofline.
It has a taut, muscular presence with standard 18 - inch wheels and tires that work together with large wheel arches, aggressively raked body sides, a steeply raked windscreen and a short rear overhang.
In profile the steeply raked windscreen, long flowing roofline and unique, and Lexus slingshot window graphic combine to create an elegant and highly distinctive silhouette.
Its hood features a pair of ridges that start near the center of the hood and shoot outward as you approach the shallow - raked windscreen.
The roofline recedes at the rear, making for coupe - like styling, which meets the raked windscreen at the rear.
The layout inside is unlike any other BMW, with a heavily raked windscreen, deep dash, no center console and the flat floor.
Seen from the side the Duster sports a higher belt line than its predecessor, a more steeply raked windscreen that has also been brought forward by 100 mm, 17 - inch wheels housed by the bulged wheel arches (a design cue that carries on), aluminum roof bars, as well as plastic cladding.
It retained the key features of the Discovery, such as the stepped roofline and steeply raked windscreen.
Move to the sides and the refreshed Duster reveals its higher belt line, new aluminium roof bars, newly styled 17 - inch alloy wheels, blacked - out wing arch and the more steeply raked windscreen that has been moved forward by 100 mm.
Details are still sketchy at this point, but the E-Pace will reportedly receive a similar styling package as the Audi Q6 E-tron concept, highlighted by a steeply raked windscreen, a tapered rear section, and a low, flowing silhouette.
Bulging fenders, a steeply raked windscreen, and aggressive angular headlamps create a profile reminiscent of a sports car.
The tail section has a raked windscreen, wrap around LED lamps and is the most MPVish angle.
The door is hinged at the other end and you enter the cabin close to the raked windscreen.
In fact, the proportions of the new Sport look spot on, with the floating roof, more raked windscreen, butch wheel - arches powerful haunches, more compact dimensions (than the Range Rover) and lower ride height, the new Sport shouts its intent loud and proud.
The styling of Audi A5 is sleek and crisp, highlighted by the single - frame grille, taut chassis, muscular bonnet, shapely headlamps, sporty alloys, raked windscreens, and split tail lights at the back.
* Larger single frame grille * Altered headlamps * Heavily raked windscreen * Wider boot and larger tail lamps * New automatic cloth hood (opens in 18 seconds)
However, from first glance, it appears that the next gen Wrangler will adopt a slightly more aerodynamic design, as seen in the raked windscreen.
Furthermore, there's less wind noise than before thanks to better insulation and a raked windscreen which contributes to a more aerodynamic shape.
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