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Old 10-10-2020, 07:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
Fat Charlie
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Originally Posted by JulianEdgar View Post
1. There is no single best aerodynamic shape for a road car.
Build it to task, then make its shape as clean as you can.

That's why I'm such a fan of the template- it tries to be universal, and it gives a guide for improvement. Only real testing can say for sure, but the template is a good staring place. It's not the best goal for modding any particular platform, but it's a good benchmark: if the first version of your boattail isn't an attempt to reach the template, an explanation why might be in order. If your first version was, and your third (or fourth) and final version isn't, then I'll be very interested to learn about why. That's a great way to move forward.
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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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