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Old 12-31-2013, 08:54 AM   #252 (permalink)
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Okay, that's 28.23 sq ft minus ~15% = 23.99sq ft. Still significantly higher than the 21.8 estimated by Car & Driver. Adding the high wing probably adds a bit less than another sq ft to the frontal area; and wide tires and lowered suspension reduces the 15% factor, so I think their number is too low.
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