Sentences with phrase «with aerodynamic drag»

We do this all the time with aerodynamic drag.

Unfortunately, all of this downforce comes with aerodynamic drag.

Not exact matches

«These wide seams generate turbulent airflow creating less aerodynamic drag — or resistance — at low speeds, compared with the Jabulani and Teamgeist balls.»

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.

Low drag and high downforce — the former critical to besting the 217 - mph top speed of the Enzo — are achieved with an underbody tray, a rear diffuser, active aerodynamics in the wheelhouses, brake - cooling ducts, and grilles that can be selectively opened and closed.

Rather, the car's 0.26 coefficient of aerodynamic drag has resulted from hours of work in the wind tunnel, as his designers negotiated with the designers over every millimeter of change from the BMW i8 concept car that appeared in 2011.

In finished form, the E-tron will accelerate with no holds barred from 0 to 85 mph, at which point the system starts to ease off because of the rapidly increasing aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.

We owe the benefits of a now almost - universal flush side glass to Audi, along with the serious, widespread application of low - drag aerodynamics for mainstream vehicles.

The aerodynamic package, meanwhile, has been tweaked to deliver 20 per cent more downforce than before with no increase in drag.

But from the start, they collaborated with chassis engineers to develop vehicle dynamics, and with aerodynamic wizards to make sure the bodywork generated useful downforce while minimizing drag.

Aerodynamics were a key focus during development — the new Silverado spent more than 1,000 hours in wind - tunnel tuning — with Chevrolet claiming a seven percent reduction in drag compared to the outgoing truck.

The near - two tonne Chiron cuts a less aerodynamic figure with a coefficient of drag of 0.35 in Top Speed mode.

Aerodynamics are improved, with the drag coefficient dropping from 0.42 to 0.36.

Exterior Among high - efficiency four - doors with aerodynamic shapes, the Leaf manages to look distinctive, mainly due to its curvy rear end and raised headlights, which are designed to deflect oncoming air around the side mirrors to reduce drag and noise.

The softly rounded, domed hood is good for pedestrian safety as well as smooth aerodynamic performance with low drag.

ExteriorAmong high - efficiency four - doors with aerodynamic shapes, the Leaf manages to look distinctive, mainly due to its curvy rear end and raised headlights, which are designed to deflect oncoming air around the side mirrors to reduce drag and noise.

To hit 200 (reasonably) safely, the SVT team revised the Shelby's aerodynamics, achieving a slight reduction in overall drag with a considerable reduction in front - end lift.

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.

A six - speed, Durashift manual gearbox with a revised final drive ratio and low friction transmission oil also helps to reduce fuel consumption along with underbody aerodynamic improvements, an Active Grille Shutter, Ford Auto - Start - Stop, a shift indicator light and low - drag Econetic wheel covers and tyres.

It's designed primarily with aerodynamics in mind, though Honda won't supply a coefficient of drag figure - based mainly on the fact that different wind tunnels produce different results.

According to Oppenheiser, «The ZL1 was developed with high - speed performance in mind, incorporating a balanced aerodynamic package that reduces lift without significantly affecting drag.»

No additional body upgrades were required to achieve the improved fuel economy — the 2015 Hyundai Sonata was already optimized for aerodynamics with a low 0.27 drag coefficient.

Electric range drops to about thirty miles with the increased weight and aerodynamic drag.

It's part of an aerodynamic package concerned with reducing drag down the side of the car.

Aerodynamic technology features heavily, too, with the car's main air intakes — positioned either side of the front grille and ahead of the rear wheels — opening and closing as required, meaning they can be closed flush under most circumstances to provide a lower, slipperier and more efficient drag coefficient.

Active aerodynamics play a significant role in the Panamera's new found efficiency, with active planes incorporated behind the front bumper to either close and prevent airflow into the engine to reduce drag, or open when required to cool the engine.

Thanks a bunch for the answer Nick, it does help bring things into perspective, I am guessing when Volvo is advertising something like that, it comes at a cost of extreme engineering too, considering the truck design overall with drag optimised aerodynamic body and similar optimisations taking into account, which are out of scope for the project idea that I am dealing with at the moment.

The resulting vehicle was the most aerodynamic Mustang to date, with the hatchback delivering a slippery drag coefficient of.44, which help achieved Ford's mission of improved fuel economy.

Together with the underbody aerodynamic panel, this wing allows for optimal aerodynamic performance, helping this car achieve a drag coefficient of just 0.27.

The 2015 Prius retains the iconic shape of the original Prius, updated to be even more aerodynamic and efficient, with an impressively low drag coefficient.

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 characteristics

Further changes include the adoption of grippy Kumho Ecsta tires; Recaro sports seats up front; a substantial strut brace set across the space usually dedicated to the rear seat; larger brakes; a recalibrated electronic - stability program with a so - called GP racing mode; and a range of subtle aerodynamic tweaks that help improve the drag coefficient.

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

Mercedes says the car will have the lowest wind - noise levels in the midsize luxury class, adding it also has class - leading aerodynamics with a 0.24 coefficient of drag.

With the top up, the California has a drag coefficient of Cd = 0.32, making it the most aerodynamic Ferrari ever made [8] until the introduction of the Ferrari F12berlinetta.

It's the most aerodynamic pickup truck in its segment with grille shutters, air suspension and air dam as exclusive aerodynamic features and a.357 coefficient of drag.

In 1984, the all - new Corvette with a drag coefficient of 0.34 that's 24 percent more aerodynamic than its predecessor, was launched.

The car continued to be improved under the Evoluzione kit, which continually adjusts specifics to generate more power and quicker gear changes, along with reducing the car's aerodynamic drag.

Due on sale in the middle of next year, the four - door CLS combines design flair with sleek aerodynamics, with a 0.26 coefficient of drag helping both its high - speed prowess and its fuel economy.

These more compact exterior cameras combine with active aerodynamics and air suspension that can lower the car into its most aerodynamic position when cruising, giving the car a claimed drag coefficient figure that makes it 0.04 slipperier than the smaller Q2 SUV.

It's also 1.1 inches lower, which benefits both aerodynamic performance and the car's proportions: its coefficient of drag has been improved by almost 10 percent compared with the outgoing model.

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 handsome Q3 also leads its class in aerodynamics, with a drag coefficient of just 0.32 Cd — a remarkable figure for an SUV.

«There is a fine balance between the aerodynamic drag produced by a larger frontal area and the handling improvements that come with a wider track.

The automaker explains the 2018 Civic Type R's performance with several factors, including the new aerodynamic package that improves high - speed stability delivering «a best - in - class balance between lift and drag.»

These new powertrain products — combined with weight reductions of 100 kg (220 lbs) on next - generation vehicles, improved aerodynamic design to reduce drag, and the introduction of electric devices like the fuel - saving stop / start system called i - stop (currently available in Japan and Europe)-- will contribute to meeting the Mazda's global 2015 fuel economy improvement goal of 30 %, with an accompanying drop in CO2 emissions of 23 % (compared to 2008).

The result was one of the most aerodynamic production cars of its time with a coefficient of drag or Cd.

The 2017 Sportage is also more aerodynamic, with a coefficient of drag that's been reduced from.37 cd to.35 cd.

The car also has something even in common with a Tesla Model S besides plugging in — its coefficient of drag is 0.24 and this is without door handles that retract and with an open grille like a conventional car — although active grille shutters do contribute to the aerodynamics.

With an overall length of 4,49 m, width of 1,79 m, height of 1,54 m and a wheelbase of 2,70 m, the new Nissan LEAF also features a sleek profile, sharp, dynamic look with excellent aerodynamics, and a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0With an overall length of 4,49 m, width of 1,79 m, height of 1,54 m and a wheelbase of 2,70 m, the new Nissan LEAF also features a sleek profile, sharp, dynamic look with excellent aerodynamics, and a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0with excellent aerodynamics, and a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.28.