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Old 08-08-2020, 11:32 AM   #8
FED 387
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Default Re: aerodynamic drag and body style

also tire width ,fender flares, ground effects ,spoilers, unnecessary openings in the grille area, upward lift attitude of the front end at speed as opposed to downward attitude--elimination of any unnecessary body parts ( mirrors etc.) ---all these affect airflow over under and around the vehicle ---You want to make the vehicle silohuette as smooth as possible ( within any rules restrictions course)--as vehicle speed increases it becomes of paramount importance to consider all of these----look at a jellybean as opposed to a brick and or a Corvette vs. a Van and you will get the idea--- modern auto manufacturers go to great lengths in "styling" their products not only for looks but to achieve the tinyest of drag reductions to increase fuel mileage
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