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Old 04-08-2015, 04:48 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Yeah, I realize that. I just see the Mirage with 25% less aero drag. That will give you up to 10-15 more miles of range at higher speeds. Thats a pretty huge increase for a little more body work.
Seems like a bit of rear elongation would bring the Cd into MIRAGE territory.A bit more and it would eclipse it.
As she sits,she's lower than the surviving Kamm car (Cd 0.37)

I feel like some rear overhang would really ease the kW-h load.
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