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texanidiot25 · 12-22-2010, 07:07 PM

For a standard 5-door hatch back shape though? The Prius and the Volt both take to similar shapes, but are pretty non-traditional as far as the body style goes. Fast backs vs. the Leafs more regular hatch back profile.

For instance, the base Corvette has a drag coefficient of .29, the Z06 and ZR1 actually have higher drag coefficients, presumably due to downforce, at .34 and .36 respectively.

I can't say it's all that bad for what it is. And, it is aimed mostly at being a city commuter, not a highway cruiser.

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