[Bicycle Bob]

Originally Posted by kach22i

Figure 8
The rationale for the Jaguar D-type
https://the-contact-patch.com/book/r...dynamic-forces

Mike Costin did a lot of work to streamline British racing cars in the 50s, but he never managed to see the wheels as a given, to be treated carefully. He just made a shape that could contain them, and cut holes for clearance. The resulting rounded sides were beautiful, but made awkward wheel wells.