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Mira · 07-31-2013, 08:17 PM

i'm sure some of you guys are familiar with this aero beauty! the "Pillbug Car" was built in 1939, based off of a mercedes-benz 170H.

i wonder why they didn't go for a more conicular, graduated nose. perhaps it would've been too long? actually, this brings a question to my mind... would it be better, aerodynamically, for a car to have EITHER a gradual front end-nose cone type setup OR one with a boat tail on the rear end? (assuming that both would be built to maximum aerodynamic potential?)

in short, does the front or rear end of a vehicle hold more potential, in aero regards?

also check out more pics of the Schloerwagen at the following link:

The Schloerwagen or "Pillbug" car Retronaut | Retronaut - See the past like you wouldn't believe.

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Mira Captain Planet Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 50 Smokey - '00 Honda Civic DX Team Honda 90 day: 38.53 mpg (US) Jade - '02 Acura RSX Type S Thanks: 42 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Meet the Schloerwagen! (and a question for aeroheads) i'm sure some of you guys are familiar with this aero beauty! the "Pillbug Car" was built in 1939, based off of a mercedes-benz 170H. i wonder why they didn't go for a more conicular, graduated nose. perhaps it would've been too long? actually, this brings a question to my mind... would it be better, aerodynamically, for a car to have EITHER a gradual front end-nose cone type setup OR one with a boat tail on the rear end? (assuming that both would be built to maximum aerodynamic potential?) in short, does the front or rear end of a vehicle hold more potential, in aero regards? also check out more pics of the Schloerwagen at the following link: The Schloerwagen or "Pillbug" car Retronaut \| Retronaut - See the past like you wouldn't believe.