Sentences with phrase «reduce coefficient of drag»

All told, the refinements of the Jetta's exterior reduce its coefficient of drag to a class - leading 0.27.
A widened front bumper configuration and elongated yet tapered rear bumper design reduce the coefficient of drag to 0.27.
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.
Underbody refinements help reduce the coefficient of drag slightly, to.33, and reduce lift at the front and rear axles.
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.
And although it is quite a looker, aero was another major consideration for the development team, which worked to reduce coefficient of drag in the name of less wind noise, better engine efficiency, and more downforce.
By focusing on the shape of the body, underfloor, wheelhouse liner and shape of the wheels, the designers of the new Prius were able to reduce the coefficient of drag (Cd) value to 0.25, compared to 0.26 for the previous model.
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.
Given a new face, cladding, and rear spoiler in order to reduce the coefficient of drag by fourteen percent, the Fit EV looks quite different, as though it has driven through a clothesline.
Nissan says there's more downforce — always handy at the speeds the GT - R is capable of — while simultaneously reducing the coefficient of drag — so it can more easily hit those high speeds — of just 0.26.

Not exact matches

As a result, fuel consumption has dropped by as much as 22 % in some models, and coefficient of drag is reduced from 0.34 to 0.32.
For starters, Bentley has lowered the roof line of the car and this claim that the drag coefficient has also reduced to 0.29 Cd.
Air Curtains, the Air Breather system, air deflectors on the front wheel arches and a range of other detail improvements reduce the drag coefficient (Cd).
The custom body kit is aerodynamically designed and engineered to reduce the vehicle's coefficient of drag, maintaining its fuel efficiency.
The 2017 Sportage is also more aerodynamic, with a coefficient of drag that's been reduced from.37 cd to.35 cd.
The body sits 20 mm lower, active shutters in the grille reduce turbulence at speed and the hybrid's new look hides elements that help lower the coefficient of drag from an already impressive 0.25 CD to 0.24 CD — you'd be hard pressed to find a more slippery production car for sale.
VW notes the coefficient of drag has been reduced 10 percent.
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.
The addition of Quattro all - wheel - drive decreases city, highway, and overall fuel economy by 1 or 2 mpg in each category, but thanks to a reduced overall weight and a lower drag coefficient, the 2017 A4 gets better average mileage all around than the outgoing model while also producing more power and torque.
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.
Nissan says the coefficient of drag has been reduced by 5 percent.
In order to achieve the impressively low drag coefficient of just 0.29 Cd, the BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo comes equipped with front apron air curtains and new air breathers situated behind the front wheels which are designed to reduce air turbulence, and therefore drag.
Audi increased headroom, shoulder room and legroom both in the front and rear, while also reducing noise and vibrations (the minimum drag coefficient of 0.24 should help).
Other energy savers include a new hybrid heating system, coefficient of drag cut from 0.29 to 0.28, and «Eco» drive mode which further reduces electrical draw.
In addition, the body's coefficient of drag has been reduced by 10 percent, so the styling is functional as well.
Compared to the previous Ridgeline model, the coefficient of drag x area (CdA) is reduced 15 percent, as determined by CFD simulations.
Fuel economy is bolstered by the start / stop system and a reduced drag coefficient of only 0.308.
HSD - specific design modifications have reduced the Toyota hybrid's coefficient of drag from Cd 0.290 to 0.283, effecting reductions in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
A new front chin spoiler directs air downward, helping the coefficient of drag to be reduced from 0.34 to 0.33 — not that you'll notice on your trip to the supermarket.
Aerodynamics have been further improved and the coefficient of drag has been reduced, all to the benefit of driving dynamics and stability.
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