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Old 03-17-2012, 03:14 PM   #37 (permalink)
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60% drag reduction

Another thread on this car gave 50% drag reduction,which would be Cd 0.55 territory.
At a 60% drag reduction(assuming a constant frontal area) we're looking at around Cd 0.44.Yes?
With less wing the frontal area would be cut,Cd a bit higher,CdA still 60% less.
*less mass
*remarkably less drag
*R-R is impacted favorably
*aero power requirement varies as the cube of velocity
*position pilot for constant polar moment of inertia
*less tire wear
*higher fuel economy
*fewer scheduled pit stops
*position #53 waiver for 'weirdness'
I don't think the competition has a prayer.Delicious!
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