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Old 03-14-2008, 03:16 AM   #4 (permalink)
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The low cD is probably due to windtunnel data. Surprisingly minor changes to a non-aerodynamic shape can create significant differences in drag. These minor changes are pretty much impossible to find outside of the wind tunnel.

Food for thought: the lowest cD of a wheeled vehicle in ground effect - ~0.15

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