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Old 09-16-2011, 03:19 AM   #71 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
I did a workup with the plan view photo of the EV-1.I'll post it when I can.I think it will explain a lot about GM's numbers.
I have a plan view of the 1st-gen Insight also,there's really no comparison.
Also,when you compare windshields between the two cars you'll see a distinct advantage with the Impact/EV-1 architecture.
PS,EV-1 has a pretty sweet underside.
I do think the EV1's wraparound rear glass affords the airflow more opportunity to freely move about the C pillar, which would help much more in crosswinds. That may not make a difference in Cd testing but it definitely would in real life. I wish I could get this EV1 out and do a tuft test on it. That would explain so much.

The EV1's underside is a beautiful thing.


Any updates on the trailer? I read the vast majority of this thread tonight and would love to see some finished photos!

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