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Old 12-10-2021, 06:42 AM   #80 (permalink)
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I will soon get my own first eletric car and it will be the VW ID3
Frontal area is 2,36m2 and announced drag coefficient Cd 0,267............

Roofline of the ID3 matches perfectly the ASTII template so the bad aerodynamics come from wheels and underside of the car as the front already has a active grill block on all models. Will look closer is it full grill block or not when I get the car................
I was not familiar with this car, thank you for posting about it.

The Aerodynamics of the VW ID.3 Electric Car
https://link.springer.com/article/10...311-020-0270-5




Top image with a top view is most refreshing to see.

09 September 2019
VW ID.3 debuts as people's electric car with up to 342-mile range
https://uk.motor1.com/news/369750/vw...led-frankfurt/

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Strangely, the model is a no-go for the United States.......

The smart packaging also allows for a low frontal drag coefficient of just 0.267, while the minimum curb weight is 1,719 kilograms...........
Odd front lower valance corner treatment and details.
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