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Old 09-17-2011, 10:58 AM   #81 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sven7 View Post
...You should look at the UrSaab. It was the prototype before the 92-93-96
series. Covered wheels, the whole deal. I don't think it achieves the template
but it's recorded as having a drag coefficient in the 2's
Side view:

Roof angle at rear quite steep.

Rear quartering:

Mounting glass flush with bodywork would be beneficial to Cd.


Front view:

No side view mirrors.
Enclosing the front wheels results in frontal area increase.

Hoop skirt analogy:


'96 Saab, for better or worse:

Aero hubcaps!


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