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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
What is the (approximate) Cd of the "bean" model in in photo 44 (in the first group of 5 galleries)? That arch is sure ugly, and it is counterintuitive. It seems like they were trying to raise the vehicle to let the air flow more freely under the car, but then still trying to "fair" the wheels...
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Here it is :
Would you Drive a Smart if ...
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Originally Posted by cfg83
Frank -
Got it!
1978 Pininfarina Studio CNR (Pininfarina)
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Compasso d’Oro Award 1979 for this Ideal Aerodynamic Shape, outcome of a theoretical experimental research project promoted by the National Research Italian Council. The outstanding drag coefficient (CD=0,20) allowed to achieve a substantial reduction in fuel consumption.
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I would make the argument that the Pininfarina is a 4-wheeled Aptera Sedan (which complements what you wrote).
CarloSW2