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Old 04-17-2016, 04:12 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Let's consider an actual 0.17Cd car; verified in modern wind tunnels:



It differs in A and H. Notice the protruding pontoons and the distance between the front fender and windshield coaming on the far side. This allows air to fall down the sides, similar to the Mazda RX8 or the ducts on whatever Ferrari this is:

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