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Old 11-15-2013, 07:11 PM   #30 (permalink)
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kind of odd

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Originally Posted by kach22i View Post
That's kind of odd, I can only offer some conjecture; must be the high ground clearance combined with an messy underbelly which raises the Cd despite a close conformance to the aero-template.

A mystery really, I'm just guessing - but it would seem likely.
None of the vehicles have the body plan taper which would reduce their drag.The carmakers aren't willing to narrow the rear axle,as with the EV1 and Insight-1.
The roofline just isn't enough to do the job.
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