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Old 11-07-2010, 02:15 AM   #96 (permalink)
Piwoslaw
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Svietlana II - '13 Peugeot 308SW e-HDI 6sp
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Below transonic flow ( which begins at about 250-mph with automobiles ) a semi-hemispherical nose offers optimized penetration and high-quality onset flow to the aft-body.
Like the nose of this Hummer?

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