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Active front grille shutters help reduce aerodynamic drag for better fuel economy.

Following too closely can be stressful and feel pushy to the driver in front of you, can be perceived as self - centered to those whose bumper you are riding, and should not be used to reduce aerodynamic drag for a few ounces of fuel savings.

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The car's aerodynamics also made a pivotal contribution to performance: its 1.67 efficiency figure is a new record for a production Ferrari, and is the fruit of 50 per cent more downforce than the previous model and reduced drag.

For example, the front fascia provides aerodynamic benefits by reducing lift and drag, while providing sufficient air flow to cool the 6.1 - liter HEMI V - 8 engine.

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 charactereduced 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 characteReduced 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

For 2017, the Maserati Quattroporte has been updated with a new air shutter and other aerodynamic features to reduce drag by a full 10 %.

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.

The reconfigured aerodynamics and an active carbon fibre rear spoiler optimize the performance and reduce drag for outright speed.

For example, the teams spent more than 350 hours testing the Camaro in the wind tunnel, meticulously tailoring the exterior to improve cooling and reduce aerodynamic lift and drag.

«Saab says the kit reduces aerodynamic drag and offers improved road holding for the company's high - performance sedan.

The EV version is fundamentally similar, but even more eye - catching thanks to its blanked off radiator grille and unique 16 - inch alloy wheels which are designed for reduce aerodynamic drag and are wrapped in low rolling resistance tyres.

Key design elements of the 2015 Jetta include an extended wheelbase that stretches 104.4 inches; rear - seat legroom of 38.1 inches; gently arcing roofline that enables ample headroom of 37.1 inches for rear - seat passengers; 15.5 cubic feet of usable trunk space; and a new front bumper that helps to reduce air drag, improving aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.

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This works to reduce aerodynamic drag and leave more of the engine's power for what really matters: speed and acceleration.

From these pictures, it looks like it has been designed for better aerodynamics for a purpose, just like the Toyota Prius Hybrid, to increase mileage and reduce drag.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency — the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy.

This frame design improves overall structural strength for enhanced crash safety, while also reducing interior noise and improving aerodynamic efficiency (the reduction in drag in turn enhances fuel economy).

Mercedes also says it reduced aerodynamic drag and wind noise for enhanced interior comfort.

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.

Lastly, there are mildly revised side intakes and a new set of wheels, the latter developed for reduced aerodynamic drag.

The stylish, aerodynamic Ray combines design and engineering for maximum efficiency, incorporating clean, flush surfaces minimizing any unneeded edges, a flowing profile and pronounced rear shoulder ending in a slightly high deck lid for reduced drag, touch - screen controls, drive - by - wire steering, «cool - glazing» solar glass and a lithium - polymer battery - all possible indicators of future technology from Kia.

A combination of these with other technologies, including materials substitution, reduced aerodynamic drag, reduced rolling resistance, reduced engine friction and pumping losses, has the potential to approximately double the fuel economy of «new» light - duty vehicles by 2030, thereby roughly halving carbon emissions per vehicle mile travelled (note that this is only for a new car and not the fleet average)(medium agreement, medium evidence)[5.3.1].

Second, the IEA report finds that energy - efficiency improvements for the existing fleet should include aerodynamic retrofits to reduce drag as well as low - rolling resistance tires.