I did a quick aerodynamic check for this Prius C, enjoy:
Toyota Prius C Concept Detroit 2011 -- Autoblog
- Small side mirrors
- aerodynamic door handles (new Nissan Skyline GTR has totally flush version)
- Wheel wells are aredynamically optimised. However the front fenders rear side could have been rounded like gen1 insight.
- Rims are horrible
- Tire size 205/45R16 which is quite wide
- Cooling area is quite big
- at lower corners is shapes which direct air out of the front grill pocket
- before rear tire is a fpat which directs air under and to the side of the tire
- All windows are flush to body
- windshield wiper design if perfect for aerodynamics
- I am not sure what is the purpose for those front bumber corner holes are, brake cooling?
Toyota Prius C Concept Detroit 2011 -- Autoblog
- Good kammback at rear, but could be longer with clear polykarbonate
- rear fender end to sharp corner which is good
- no proper diffuser
- if those holes in the rear bumber are air outlets from the cabin they are good.
- rear is little bit higher than front of the car
- rear taillights might be much cheaper option behind the glass.
- rear doorhandle hidden to window frame
What could have been used:
- Rear fender skirts
- controlled frill block
- better rims
- good diffuser
- air exit holes from engine bay, like WRC cars to the side of the bonnet
- narrower tires and smaller rims
If someone knows how to attach those pictures properly I would appreciate.