View Single Post
Old 06-13-2017, 08:32 PM   #646 (permalink)
kach22i
Master EcoModder
 
kach22i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posts: 4,188
Thanks: 132
Thanked 2,811 Times in 1,973 Posts
The „large wind tunnel“ in Untertürkheim
The "large wind tunnel" in Untertürkheim - Mercedes-Benz Passion eBlog

Quote:
The „K-Wagen“ developed by Kamm between 1938 and 1941 was the prototype for an aerodynamically innovative passenger car. And the name „Kamm rear“ is still used today to describe the sharp spoiler lip at the tail end. Because of the war, it was not until 1954 that the wind tunnel became the first in the world to be used for measurements on original-size passenger cars. Since then, it has played a key role in developing the aerodynamic efficiency of the car – especially models bearing the Mercedes star.
__________________
George
Architect, Artist and Designer of Objects

2012 Infiniti G37X Coupe
1977 Porsche 911s Targa
1998 Chevy S-10 Pick-Up truck
1989 Scat II HP Hovercraft

You cannot sell aerodynamics in a can............
  Reply With Quote