Fuel economy is bolstered by the start / stop system and
a reduced drag coefficient of only 0.308.
These exterior tweaks
reduced the drag coefficient from 0.36 to 0.34.
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).
These two changes, along with the engine bay's underbody cover,
reduce the drag coefficient by two percent, helping to improve highway fuel mileage.
These tweaks result in
reducing the drag coefficient from 0.33 to 0.32, the lowest in the compact SUV segment, according to Audi.
Not exact matches
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.
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.
The result was a
drag coefficient reduced from 0.38 to 0.3.
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.
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.
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.
It also helps that the Discovery's frontal area is
reduced and the aerodynamic
drag coefficient is just 0.33, which is impressively low for a full - size SUV.
Audi has confirmed that the upcoming E-tron will be available with the world's first «virtual» exterior mirrors, helping to
reduce the car's aerodynamic
drag coefficient to just 0.28.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is new is that the rear overhang has been
reduced and consequently this means the car will have a lower
drag coefficient.
Together, the new hexagonal grille, lower front air intakes and rear bumper are claimed to
reduce the coupe's aerodynamic
drag coefficient from 0.33 to 0.32 Cd.
Streamlining has
reduced the Touran's
drag coefficient to 0.296, also saving fuel.
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).
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.
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.
As a result, the aerodynamic
drag coefficient is
reduced by more than 15 percent, cooling efficiency is improved and there is no aerodynamic lift at highway speeds, Porsche said.
Underbody refinements help
reduce the
coefficient of
drag slightly, to.33, and
reduce lift at the front and rear axles.
In addition, the body's
coefficient of
drag has been
reduced by 10 percent, so the styling is functional as well.
All cars boast a
drag coefficient below 0.30 cd, helping
reduce fuel consumption and boost CO2.
The styling changes dramatically
reduce the Town Car's air -
drag coefficient, meaning that this year's model will be quieter at highway speeds and more fuel - efficient.
Compared to the previous Ridgeline model, the
coefficient of
drag x area (CdA) is
reduced 15 percent, as determined by CFD simulations.
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.
Compared to the previous QX50 (formerly known as the EX), the
drag coefficient is
reduced significantly, even though the model looks more purposeful — more muscular if you like.
A widened front bumper configuration and elongated yet tapered rear bumper design
reduce the
coefficient of
drag to 0.27.
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.
All told, the refinements of the Jetta's exterior
reduce its
coefficient of
drag to a class - leading 0.27.
Audi focused on
reducing its aerodynamic
drag coefficient as well by making certain modifications to the outer shell and on the wheels.
Another major feature that
reduces the 2019 Ram 1500's
drag coefficient is the active grille shutters, which you can see below:
Aerodynamics have been further improved and the
coefficient of
drag has been
reduced, all to the benefit of driving dynamics and stability.
[16] The
drag coefficient was
reduced to Cd = 0.35.