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Old 09-16-2020, 08:55 PM   #86 (permalink)
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The air doesn't get to the rear of the car, the rear of the car gets to it.

Wind tunnels aren't the real world- IRL, the air is already there and the car just moves through it. Air pushed upwards and having a hard time getting back down to where it was is called "lift".
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%

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