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Old 11-18-2019, 11:47 AM   #3 (permalink)
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...engine efficiency plays just an important part in fuel economy as coefficient of drag does. So some cars that are shaped like bricks (my Jeep) can still get good FE without making too many concessions to aerodynamics.
Provided you handicap the more aerodynamic vehicle with a less efficient engine.

Consider a brick with radiused edges.
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