Thread: Some Thoughts on Aerodynamic Shapes
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Old 06-15-2010, 02:20 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Several months back, Automotive Engineering had this picture of a Porsche Carrera.

It shows the air flow through the wheel well, similar to what AeroCivic has mentioned in his design.



In the same magazine was shown a picture of the VW Up!



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