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Old 12-05-2013, 09:37 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
The shape is an aerodynamic consideration, but the real action is in parts count and suspension attachment points.
Shape is a practical consideration first and foremost.
Aero considerations are added if the above allows for it.

One of Hucho's points is that aero development has slowed down / virtually stopped, due to official testing methods not taking into account aero drag.
NEDC tests are run on a dyno .

The moment the testing goes real-world, we'll see aero taking a greater roll, and full belly pans / air dams / wheel fairings / wheel spats will be an almost instant standard feature.
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