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Old 04-06-2013, 04:28 PM   #151 (permalink)
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The rates of taper we are concerned about with cars only apply up to about 250MPH. Above that, the rates of taper are different.

The thing that totally messes up the Cd of the Elio is the outboard front wheels. I don't think the Cd is all that great. It could be pretty poor, in fact.

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