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1996 HONDA Dream-3 stability
In Elseviers', JSAE article on the 1996 HONDA Dream-3, tandem solar race car, the team leader reported that the car had no stability issues in crosswind.
Their design parameters were, velocity = 100 km/h, and a crosswind velocity of 21.6-km/h.
Front lift= + 2.1-kg ( 0.7% of total weight )
Rear lift = 21.4-kg ( 7.13% of total weight )
No rear fins ( GM Sunraycer ) were required
Dream's race weight was reported at 300-kg ( 660-pounds )
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