Sentences with phrase «with drag reduction»

That higher rear wing with drag reduction is adjustable from 32 to 0 degrees.

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Instead he proposes a lightweight aircraft with high thermodynamic efficiency and extreme drag reduction — not so much a flying car as a powered glider that cruises at about 100 miles an hour and gets at least 100 miles per gallon.

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Together with a slight improvement in drag (its coefficient drops one hundredth to 0.30; the Camry's is 0.28) and a slight reduction in weight — as much as 78 pounds, depending on trim — the new 2013 Altima posts big gains in EPA fuel economy: the city rating jumps from 23 mpg to 27 mpg, and highway mileage goes from 32 mpg to a top - of - the - class 38 mpg.

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.

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.

With the upgrade, the rear wing will raise to, «improve stability when lifting off the throttle or cresting a hill,» and also will have a Drag Reduction System mode that lowers the wing for improved performance on high - speed straights.

Detailed management of underbody and engine - room airflow, along with specific wheel designs, net further reductions in 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).

Features include optimized wide - span gear spacing coupled with drag - reduction actions plus three overdrive gears.

With a new lightweight body and 7 per cent reduction in aerodynamic drag, the third - gen Outlander is relatively more efficient as well.

For the Hybrid however, there is a unique front bumper fitted with extra vents supplying additional air flow and a reduction in drag.

The streamlined design ensures the all - new Discovery is the most aerodynamic Discovery yet, with a drag coefficient from 0.35 contributing to improved efficiency and NVH reductions.

Aerodynamic Performance As introduced on the 2016 Accord, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

Aerodynamic Performance For 2016, improved aerodynamic performance was an important development theme, with particular emphasis on drag reduction.

The new 1.4 turbo's performance, combined with a mass reduction of more than 110 kg and an aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.29, which GM says is best - in - class, supports an estimated fuel consumption of just 5.9 L / 100 km on the highway.

The resulting reduction in mechanical drag along with revisions to the existing S - tronic dual clutch gear box are said to provide prototype versions of the A4 2.0 TFSI quattro ultra with fuel savings of up to 0.3 l / 100 km in everyday driving conditions.

Certain models also feature reductions in brake - pad drag on the discs and wheels fitted with low rolling resistance tires, inflated to a higher pressure.

The transmission delivers improved acceleration and performance compared with previous six - speed automatic transmissions, thanks to optimized wide - span gear spacing, coupled with drag - reduction actions.

Along with producing less drag, aerodynamic upgrades and exterior refinements have led to a reduction in wind noise.

The forward - leaning grille remains (with six different designs); the new frame with splayed rail ends moves the tow hooks outward and down (even as fog lamps moved to the corners), while a steel bumper has larger openings for cooling and allows a six - count wind - drag reduction.

The Turbulence Flow Control group at the University of Warwick has been studying non-powered (passive) flow control actuators as a means of reducing drag for some time, with the goal of developing flow - control technologies capable of major drag reductions on passenger jet aircraft.