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NeilBlanchard · 10-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Thanks for posting this picture -- another innovative aerodynamic design from the 30's! It probably needs to have a longer, and more gradual taper towards the rear, but much of it is "right".

Any idea what the Cd of the "Scarab" is?

10-06-2009, 01:01 PM	#118 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 3,938 Mica Blue - '05 xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 47.48 mpg (US) Josepha - '08 xD 90 day: 30.76 mpg (US) Thanks: 512 Thanked 500 Times in 305 Posts	Thanks for posting this picture -- another innovative aerodynamic design from the 30's! It probably needs to have a longer, and more gradual taper towards the rear, but much of it is "right". Any idea what the Cd of the "Scarab" is? __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/