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Old 11-06-2011, 10:06 PM   #233 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Rokeby View Post
Three things may be helping the numbers:
* a very clean underbody,
* relatively large clearance between the ground and the underbody,
* relatively narrow bodywork.
Right, the main part of the chassis must be *very* clean in order to offset the exposed and open wire wheels; and still get a number like 0.28.
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