Sentences with phrase «to reduce aerodynamic drag»

The new look reduces aerodynamic drag by seven percent, helping improve fuel economy.

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

Active grille shutters, which reduce aerodynamic drag, are optimized to better function in conditions like cold weather and when the air conditioner is running.

A new fuel - efficiency package, standard equipment on diesel models, further helps bolster efficiency by incorporating active grille shutters that reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speeds.

Small rear - view cameras serve to further reduce aerodynamic drag.

In addition to the myriad internal engine improvements, the car also carries grille shutters to reduce aerodynamic drag during cruising.

Reducing aerodynamic drag not only helps lower fuel consumption, but also has a beneficial effect on noise levels.

They automatically close to reduce aerodynamic drag at cruising speed.

Audi focused on reducing its aerodynamic drag coefficient as well by making certain modifications to the outer shell and on the wheels.

Aiding the new Suzuki's efficiency is an engine with lighter crankshaft, pistons and con - rods, more extensive use of high - tensile steel in its body (which is claimed to be 25 per cent more torsionally rigid) and a smoother roofline and under - floor covers, reducing aerodynamic drag from 0.40 to 0.33 Cd.

While the Commander's shape is cinder - block blunt, much wind - tunnel effort has been devoted to reducing aerodynamic drag for fuel efficiency and interior quietness.

The Dodge Dart features available underbody panels to help reduce aerodynamic drag in areas you can't even see.

The main purpose of the airdam is to force air to flow around the car rather than under it in the interests of reducing aerodynamic drag and lift.

The aerodynamic flaps in the underfloor area close, which also reduces aerodynamic drag and increases attainable vehicle speeds.

The e-tron quattro concept uses the lessons learned from the company's Aerosthetics concept, which tries to reduce aerodynamic drag through design solutions.

Optimizing the use of Active Grille Shutters to reduce aerodynamic drag under more driving and temperature conditions including cold weather, during air conditioner use and when the engine coolant temperature is higher

In addition, the active aero shutters located behind the grille reduce aerodynamic drag and enhance efficiency in certain conditions on the highway.

This midsize sedan features a number of minor enhancements including new front and rear fascias that reduce aerodynamic drag as well as unique wheel offerings.

That effect also permits smaller wings, thus reducing aerodynamic drag down the straightaways.

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

This one - piece autoclaved carbon - fiber - composite structure simply replaces the rear hatch on the current Corvette Stingray and Z06 coupe, allowing for some extra storage space while reducing aerodynamic drag — the fact it looks cool is an added bonus.

By using the empty side pods as a bypass, Bowlby has significantly reduced aerodynamic drag, and in Nissan's quest to win through innovation, this core design element should produce improved fuel economy, among other benefits.

Nip and tucks to the sheetmetal, underbody panels and shutters in the lower grille that open and close all contribute to a drag coefficient of.29, nearly as efficient as the Volt electric car at.28 C d. Reducing aerodynamic drag improves overall efficiency.

The smaller, blade - like cameras reduce aerodynamic drag, thus increasing efficiency in the process (not to mention adding an extra layer of cool digital bling).

The extensive use of underbody treatments, including a stylized lower radiator close out panel that is positioned below the front fascia, front and rear tire spats, an engine belly pan, two mid-floor belly pans, a center diffuser and outboard diffusers, collectively reduce aerodynamic drag by 7 %.

Increased structural integrity and reduced aerodynamic drag contribute to new - generation Mazda3's poise and performance

The car's body is made of lightweight materials, and flat underbody panels and a grille shutter reduce aerodynamic drag.

The Japanese company has also worked hard on reducing the aerodynamic drag, and claims the G70 is is at least 10 per cent more aerodynamic than the previous model.

These design changes, combined with new flush roof rails, a redesigned rear spoiler, and a reshaped D - pillar, help reduce aerodynamic drag by five percent.

They were built in a twin - stalk style that not only looks mean, but it also helps reduce aerodynamic drag.

The front fascia also gets new lower air ducts that help improve airflow and reduce the aerodynamic drag from 0.33 to 0.32.

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.

What Yoshiki was describing suggests Toyota is investigating ground effects to reduce aerodynamic drag under the car.

The ground clearance of 8.4 - inches (213 mm) is another advantage and one made all the more effective by the smooth underfloor which reduces aerodynamic drag.

His team is exploring aircraft that blend wings and body into a single, unbroken structure that reduces aerodynamic drag, cutting fuel costs and emissions.

Comparing the front end of the new R18 with last year's car, the most obvious difference are the bigger dive planes, as well as huge air inlets on the front wheel arches, the latter in an attempt to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Four - cylinder versions of the Legacy come with active grille shutters as standard, which automatically close to reduce aerodynamic drag.

The Accord PHEV's front - end styling is significantly different than the conventionally powered sedans, and it wears dramatic wheels designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Atop the roof, the pole - style antenna makes way for a new sharkfin antenna that is said to reduce aerodynamic drag, and at the rear, the car's exhaust tips have been enlarged and are now flush with the bumper.

Twenty - one - inch wheels sit in wide fenders, while extremely skinny mirrors perch on buttress - like A-pillars that are designed to reduce aerodynamic drag.

Because the cameras would reportedly be smaller than glass mirrors, the Alliance believes the change could reduce aerodynamic drag and improve car fuel efficiency.

Keeping the sides clean not only enhances the impression of length, it reduces aerodynamic drag.

Rear brakes have been removed to reduce aerodynamic drag — the Octavia will rely on a drag racing parachute to stop.

Meanwhile, clever ducts in the front fascia direct a curtain of air across the front wheelwells, reducing aerodynamic drag.

During normal driving with no increased cooling requirement, the louvres are closed to reduce aerodynamic drag and specifically conduct the air to the underbody.

F - PACE offers a variety of different wheel and tire options; from 18 - inch wheels designed specifically to reduce aerodynamic drag to 22 - inch wheels which complement the performance and design of the vehicle.

Among its fuel - saving features are an engine stop - start function, an available TorqueFlite 8 - speed automatic transmission, and active aerodynamics, with grille shutters and an air suspension that, among other things, can lower the vehicle to reduce aerodynamic drag.