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Old 08-04-2010, 11:14 AM   #102 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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GM has released a PR piece about aerodynamics. See here:

GM Commemorates 30 Years of Aerodynamic Progress -- WARREN, Mich., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ --

They list the aero mods on the Cruze ECO:

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  • Segment-first active air shutters in the lower grille opening. When open, the air shutter provides additional cooling for the engine. When closed, the air shutter reduces wind drag.
  • A front air dam, lower ride height, and underbody pans minimize underbody drag beneath the Cruze
  • Tire blockers reduce the pressure build up in front of the tires and thus reduces drag
  • A rear deck-lid spoiler increases the air pressure behind the Cruze Eco and reduces its CD
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