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trebuchet03 · 02-27-2008, 01:43 PM

EDIT: split/copied this post from another thread. Some gorgeous examples of aero engineering from the big auto makers...

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Some of the big auto mfr's compete every year in "extreme" downhill gravity races - and it's a really big deal for them.

Volvo

Lotus

Nissan

Mazda

Audi

GM (Front)

Bentley

VW

Nissan (A winning team)

So ya, it's a big slap in the face. They know how important aerodynamics are - they're using it on downhill races where top speeds are ~50mph IIRC. Yet, bricks come off the assembly lines... Feel free to split this post off if you want...

02-27-2008, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
trebuchet03 MechE Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,151 The Miata - '01 Mazda MX-5 Miata Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	Gravity racer gallery - extreme aerodynamics EDIT: split/copied this post from another thread. Some gorgeous examples of aero engineering from the big auto makers... ---- Some of the big auto mfr's compete every year in "extreme" downhill gravity races - and it's a really big deal for them. Volvo Volvo Lotus Nissan Mazda Audi GM (Front) Bentley VW Nissan (A winning team) So ya, it's a big slap in the face. They know how important aerodynamics are - they're using it on downhill races where top speeds are ~50mph IIRC. Yet, bricks come off the assembly lines... Feel free to split this post off if you want... __________________ Cars have not created a new problem. They merely made more urgent the necessity to solve existing ones.