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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
This is a fun mystery! Posted to the front page.
I'm sure I'm not the only one questioning the design behind the rear wheels, and would love to know more about the builder's thinking there.
The front & greenhouse looks great, but that "reverse slope" behind the rear wheels raises a red flag as far as conventional low-drag shapes go.
And the soot on the back? Doesn't look like a "Clean Diesel (TM)".  |
The soot is a giveaway that the diffuser is too steep,otherwise the flow would not allow the deposition.You can also see the separation line along the flank of the skirt in the side image denoting a rapid transition into the boat tail in plan-view.
The owner/team has gone 'deep' with the car.I hope it sparks much debate for those who see it.
The windshield alone speaks X-Prize candidate.Any high school or junior college team would be proud of such an effort.
And AeroCivic should be blushing.It's quite a compliment to basjoos.
PS Now that I've read deeper into the thread we'll have to figure where inspiration originated!