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NeilBlanchard · 04-24-2013, 09:57 AM

Yes, that rendering is a bit longer proportionally and the beltline and door has changed, but I don't think the frontal area is significantly increased. A very small decrease in the Cd would drop the CdA a lot more than an inch or two of width.

04-24-2013, 09:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,908 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,952 Times in 1,845 Posts	Yes, that rendering is a bit longer proportionally and the beltline and door has changed, but I don't think the frontal area is significantly increased. A very small decrease in the Cd would drop the CdA a lot more than an inch or two of width. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/