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Old 09-01-2008, 07:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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A little reverse engineering

We often speak about the perfect shape of vehicles for aero, like the aptera for example. What do you think would happen if we were to bellypan a 4x4, with the underside shape of drop. Meaning, round underbelly by the engine bay tapering to a point that meets up with the rear bumper. The upside down tear drop. Obviously for this to work the vehicle would have to have high ground clearance, but what if?

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