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Old 09-19-2008, 08:00 AM   #15 (permalink)
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I just saw a video with Lutz doing a walkaround of the Volt.

VIDEO: A walkaround review of the Chevrolet Volt by GM product chief Bob Lutz - AutoWeek Magazine

In it he claims the rear view mirrors have no impact on the car's aero.

I'm really starting to like the looks of it.
I also like the looks of it very much.

But Lutz saying the mirrors have no impact on the aero of the car is just silly. I guess he doesn't know what the A in CdA is, and then there's added form and interference drag.
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