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Old 10-14-2009, 06:05 PM   #123 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cd View Post
Just think - the EV1 had a drastic tear drop shape from not only the sides , but the top as well, a full belly pan, no grill opening, wheel skirts ..etc, yet was only slightly sleeker than this old beat up* '79 Camaro.

* Just look at how rough the edges are below the 'bumper'.

I just don't get it.
Here is another blast from the past that bucks the aero trend: 1970 Dodge Charger Daytona. The Cd was 0.28. The Plymouth Superbird and Dodge Charger Daytona, supercars
I might have to do some digging in my old Intro to Aero book to figure out the blunt nose vs teardrop question...
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