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Cd · 02-19-2010, 06:35 PM

I guess the boxy 'old' 2001 Lexus LS-430 reigns supreme once again at a .25 Cd.

The standard LS-430 had a .26 Cd ( same as the Prius ) but could be purchased with the optional air suspension system that lowered it to a Cd that outdoes the Prius.

I see a lot of 'design room' between the shapes of the Prius and the LS-430.

I almost laughed out loud when I read Honda's excuse for copying the shape of the Prius ( They stated that they had to shape the Insight like the Prius to get the same aerodynamics out of the car )

02-19-2010, 06:35 PM	#50 (permalink)
Cd Ultimate Fail Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 2,872 Thanked 1,121 Times in 679 Posts	I guess the boxy 'old' 2001 Lexus LS-430 reigns supreme once again at a .25 Cd. The standard LS-430 had a .26 Cd ( same as the Prius ) but could be purchased with the optional air suspension system that lowered it to a Cd that outdoes the Prius. I see a lot of 'design room' between the shapes of the Prius and the LS-430. I almost laughed out loud when I read Honda's excuse for copying the shape of the Prius ( They stated that they had to shape the Insight like the Prius to get the same aerodynamics out of the car )