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NeilBlanchard · 09-27-2014, 08:50 PM

Does the nose function as an aerodynamic improvement? The Mercedes Bionic (aka the Boxfish) has a similar nose and it does seem to have a benefit - maybe to initiate the motion of the air, since it is the first portion of the car to push it aside.

09-27-2014, 08:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,908 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,952 Times in 1,845 Posts	Does the nose function as an aerodynamic improvement? The Mercedes Bionic (aka the Boxfish) has a similar nose and it does seem to have a benefit - maybe to initiate the motion of the air, since it is the first portion of the car to push it aside. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/