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Old 11-23-2019, 01:36 PM   #15 (permalink)
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roof apex

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Originally Posted by Hersbird View Post
Ok so I think one simple change would improve this both aesthetically and aerodynamically. Just flatten the roof. The peak just adds frontal aera and makes a tougher angle that forms eddies.

I'm going to dub the peak a Tesla "dunce cap"

What they've done might be a concession,enabling the tonneau cover to slide up into that region.The truck has the best sectional density in the market,albeit,with some mutilation.Separation,with re-attachment,but longitudinal vortices.1970's Bertone-meets-DeLorean.
With the truck 'dropped',we may be glimpsing Tesla passenger car silhouettes of the near future.With edge softening,they'll get below Cd 0.2.Easy!
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