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Old 01-10-2014, 09:15 AM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by renault_megane_dci View Post
I guess because late BMW are already very much refined in this department and that aero is often a compromise that we, individuals, can very difficultly evaluate and alter for the better.

Modding an 80's econobox is far easier.
I've modded my Prius for better aerodynamics, one of the most aerodynamic production vehicles. There is plenty of room for improvement on his car.

Just looked it up, the drag coefficient and it is .30. That is really not all that slippery.
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