We like the sharply styled design, with impressive details merging
with aerodynamic efficiency that include hidden underbody fairings.
Not exact matches
Shape of main wings, namely airfoil, produces lift force, thanks to
aerodynamic interaction
with air, and achieves commensurate energy
efficiency.
Specifically designed for speed and
efficiency, time - trial bicycles allow riders to adopt an
aerodynamic body position, and their frames are designed to slice through the air
with minimum resistance.
It comes standard
with running boards and a tonneau cover for the bed, both of which contribute to the better
aerodynamics, and in turn, better highway
efficiency.
The Q6 e-tron will almost certainly be a sporty crossover coupe that looks a bit like the proposed Lamborghini Urus
with a greater regard for
aerodynamic efficiency.
Efficiency of the new car is boosted
with the fitment of an active front - grille and smoothed underside, both helping to better
aerodynamics by 10 per cent compared
with its predecessor.
The
aerodynamic work is similarly extensive,
with an 80 - percent larger front splitter complete
with F1 - style end plates, new side skirts that settle turbulent air created by the front wheels, larger side air intakes to feed the intercoolers (tilted outward to enhance
efficiency) and, of course, the larger airbrake.
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.
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.
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... Show full review
Talking to Nissan's creative chief, Shiro Nakamura, he told evo that the changes have improved
aerodynamic efficiency while reducing lift - all the while bringing the car closer in line
with Nissan's other models.
What the Ford Edge concept demonstrates most clearly is the cunning
with which Ford designers are addressing the imperative to increase
aerodynamic efficiency.
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.
The suspension, which uses a five - link design both front and rear, receives air springs
with both adaptive damping and a self - levelling function to automatically lower the body in two stages by up to 30 mm for improved
aerodynamic efficiency at constant motorway speeds.
The GTC4Lusso's high levels of performance are also due in part to new
aerodynamic solutions, not least a new front grille
with integrated air intakes to improve the
efficiency of the radiating masses, the air vents on the wing that recall those of the 330 GTC, a roof - mounted rear spoiler and a new triple - fence diffuser.
However, Tadge said there are a lot of benefits to increased fuel economy: making a car lighter, more
aerodynamic and increasing power train
efficiency are all goals that the engineers would be working towards anyways
with or without the mandates.
The front - end is as innovative as it is distinctive,
with Active Grille Shutters and Air Curtains that help improve
aerodynamics and
efficiency.
«The revised shape of the window improves the car's interior
aerodynamics by promoting better airflow for driver comfort while the new front valance has a much closer identity
with the original Mustang front - end while increasing the
efficiency of airflow to cool the engine,» Brock is quoted.
A small car
with big attitude, the Honda Fit is the right mix of modern sport styling and
aerodynamic efficiency.
Measure of a vehicle's
efficiency as an
aerodynamic shape, useful for comparison
with other vehicle designs
[2] Because the engine is not in the front, the car can be designed
with a minimum amount of frontal area perpendicular to the wind, greatly increasing
aerodynamic efficiency.
Standard Vortex - styled 18 - inch Sport alloy wheels compliment the exterior lines quite nicely while
aerodynamic rear lower diffuser
with back rear and lip spoiler, vortex generators,
aerodynamic underbody panels ensure the C - HR cuts through the wind and provides plenty of
efficiency.
Honda has also released the Civic HF sedan, a model
with aerodynamic and fuel
efficiency enhancements which revives the «HF» moniker last used for the 1991 CRX HF.
While the Mercedes engineers I rode
with would not be drawn on their power outputs, it is likely that any increases will be modest,
with the emphasis on gains in whole vehicle
efficiency through mechanical optimization, weight reduction, and
aerodynamic refinement.
The spaciousness of the interior, enhanced by the panoramic electric sunroof, is combined
with coupé - sleek external lines and the best
aerodynamic efficiency in its category
with a Cx coefficient of just 0.31.
The lighter weight this move contributes, combined
with measures made to optimise
aerodynamics and
efficiency, mean that the 0 - 100 km / h sprint is now half a second quicker than before at 7.8 seconds, while the top speed has been raised by 7 km / h to 212 km / h.
The new 220 pound city car was developed
with an entire array of
efficiency measures in mind, including an
aerodynamic package for the body that is lowered by about half an inch, as well as an aerodynamically optimized underbody.
*** Fits C7 ONLY *** The Rear Deck Spoiler is an
aerodynamic component that can be used alone or in conjunction
with other
aerodynamic components to improve the overall
efficiency of a...
*** Fits C7 ONLY *** The Rear Deck Spoiler is an
aerodynamic component that can be used alone or in conjunction
with other
aerodynamic components to improve the overall
efficiency of a vehicle's
aerodynamic package.
We continually learn at the race track about delivering the right combination of engine power, durability and
efficiency, combined
with the development of advanced
aerodynamics and the use of lightweight materials.
The new Pilot is almost 300 pounds lighter than the outgoing model; its more rigid, tightly sealed yet lighter body in combination
with new, efficient powertrains, a new all - wheel - drive system and class - leading
aerodynamics result in class - leading dynamic performance and fuel
efficiency along
with a new level of cabin quietness befitting its status as a premium family SUV.
Styling is very much an evolution of the Veyron, but the Chiron gets a bolder look
with added
aerodynamic efficiency, Bugatti grille, four lense LED headlights, a big, weeping semi-circle sweeping from the top of A-Pillars, back behind the doors and forward to the base of the front wing, a buttressed look sweeping down to the flatter tail which has full - width LED lights and an integrated spoiler.
Thanks to extensive
aerodynamic improvements (such as air inlet openings in front, modified door mirror caps, new wheel spoiler), tyres optimised for low rolling resistance and standard 8 - speed automatic gearbox optimised for low friction, Volkswagen was able to improve the fuel
efficiency of the Touareg by up to six per cent (V6 TDI
with 150 kW).
The new front end is laid out for optimum
aerodynamic efficiency and maximum airflow to the engine and brake system, while the mighty wheel arches
with their openings on the trailing edge aid the cooling effect on the four - piston brake system.
Precision - cut styling provides a modern and streamlined look,
with a cantilevered rear spoiler and integrated door handles boosting the vehicle's
aerodynamic profile for improved performance and
efficiency.
Its exterior panels are designed to flex in order to boost
aerodynamics further, which, when combined
with various other smart
efficiency solutions, produces class - leading Cd value of just 0.24.
Visually, the GR Super Sport Concept takes design direction from LMP (Le Mans Prototype) racecars,
with pronounced flowing bodywork aiding
aerodynamic efficiency.
The Mulsanne Express
With its long straights and glass - smooth racing surface, the immense 8.4 - mile Le Mans circuit rewards horsepower and demands
aerodynamic efficiency.
In creating the 2018 Kia Niro, the vehicle was designed to be as
aerodynamic as possible to help increase
efficiency with carefully placed vents and clean lines to minimize drag.
The new Pilot is almost 135 kg lighter than the outgoing model; its more rigid, tightly sealed yet lighter body, in combination
with new, efficient powertrains, a new all - wheel - drive system and class - leading
aerodynamics, result in class - leading dynamic performance and improved fuel
efficiency along
with a new level of cabin quietness befitting its status as an exceptional family SUV.
Aerodynamic refinement and dynamic detailing add up to
efficiency with expressive style.
The aim was to maintain the same high downforce of the previous model, while achieving higher overall
aerodynamic efficiency and so less resistance to forward travel
with improved stability.
An
aerodynamic exterior cuts through the air, while the 1.8 - liter engine teamed
with a virtually gearless Xtronic CVT ® transmission helps maximize
efficiency and performance.
Its exterior panels are designed to flex to boost
aerodynamics further, which, when combined
with various other smart
efficiency solutions, produces a class - leading drag coefficient value of just 0.24.
In conjunction
with a lowering of ride height by 10 mm, equal attention has been paid to ensuring the smoothest possible airflow beneath the new Auris.The underfloor features a front spoiler, a lower absorber, an engine undercover, front spats, centre floor undercovers, tank side floor undercovers, a rear floor undercover and rear spats to maximise
aerodynamic efficiency.
The exterior is aimed at maximizing
aerodynamic efficiency while conveying a sculptural appearance,
with a series of thin horizontal lines and surface details.
Torsional rigidity is up 25 percent, according to Honda,
with more high - strength steel, and
aerodynamic efficiency is also improved, helping
with that 40 - mpg claim.
The new trucks maximize the use of cylinder deactivation
with improved engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved
aerodynamics, low - rolling resistance tires, and other technologies that help the engines operate in four - cylinder mode for longer periods of time, further increasing
efficiency.
Variant: Scuderia 16M The Scuderia boasts a brutal mid-engined V8
with 503bhp — 20bhp more than the stock F430, and uses striking styling features to boost
aerodynamic efficiency.
The popular and efficient Ultra models also come
with passive Sport suspension, but because they employ that lower ride height for better
aerodynamics, which contributes to their improved
efficiency, unlike S line you can't simply swap to the softer Comfort Dynamic option.