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Old 12-09-2021, 11:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Prius

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Originally Posted by Blacktree View Post
One of these days, I'd like to make a drag spoiler for the Prius. If done right, it could potentially reduce drag AND lift.
If you can locate CAR and DRIVER's ' DRAG QUEENS' article, you might find lift data they measured on their Prius at the A2 Wind Tunnel. My foggy memory suggests that Prius had one of the lowest rear lift measured. You'd want to check.
1) The 2014 Prius EPA test weight is 3480- lbs.
2) It's rear lift at 70-mph = 17-lbs, same as Tesla Model S. The Nissan Leaf had the lowest rear lift.
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