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Old 01-15-2008, 02:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Video: tuft testing (rear) 1993 Ford Mustang notchback

This is the style of car:




Note the turbulence over the entire rear window & most of the trunk lid.

The sharp transition & steep angle of the rear glass causes flow to separate at the trailing edge of the roof, with likely little to no reattachment on the trailing end of the trunk lid due to its low height & short length.

This design creates a large turbulent wake.

Foxbody Mustang Aero: Tuft Test @ 70mph (Stock)




Foxbody Mustang Aero: Tuft Test @ 50mph (Stock)




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