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Old 12-16-2009, 11:10 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Moderate your Moderation.
 
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Comparison of two GM affiliate models

First, the 1991 Geo Storm:

Front Side View:

Rear Side View:


Drag coefficient: .31
Frontal Area: ??

Then, the Saturn SC1

Front Side View:


Rear Side View:


Drag Coefficient
: .318
Frontal Area: 2.06 Square Meters

Finally, the GM EV1!

Front Side View:


Rear Side View:


Drag Coefficient: .19
Frontal Area: 1.89 Square Meters.

Looks like for awhile, anyway, they were starting to "get it"... eh?

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