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Originally Posted by Grant-53
The Template C appears to be an exponential curve as in a Poisson distribution and will generate lift if air flows under it. Cars vary in length, ground clearance, and height. Consider the ground clearance (6 to 9 inches) as considerable work has been done in the last decades on ground effects and downforce at high speeds. A combination of ellipsiod quadrants can approximate a 5:1 streamline shape. Functions can be calculated using a spreadsheet program and plotted as 3D graphs. Experiment with positioning an angled 'bug deflector' on the hood reduce high pressure at the base of the windshield.
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For a complete discussion of the evolution of the 'Template,' please see the thread:"Aerodynamic Streamlining Template," Parts:A,B,C,D-----------