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Old 02-20-2010, 04:13 AM   #54 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Cd View Post
A Lexus LS-430 looks nothing like a Prius, or the first generation Insight, yet the Lexus matches both cars Cd.

The point I was bringing up is that even 'normal' looking cars can be slippery if the auto manufacturers tried to make them that way.

BTW If you notice the shape of the Lexus, it is very similar to that of a 1995 Toyota Camry. The Camry had a Cd of .32 though.
It's a shame that Toyota/Lexus couldn't have done more detail optimization on the Camry. ( Can't have the pony outrun the horse though can you ? )

How do we even know the Lexus really has such a low Cd?
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