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Old 06-24-2022, 10:11 AM   #30 (permalink)
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The Prius Experiment - '07 Toyota Prius Base
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Originally Posted by Talos Woten View Post
An interesting idea. If you are heating the air in the center, this is effectively a turbine that produces thrust!
A little off topic, but this is something I want to do with my project car. The idea is to make a rear diffuser, and route the engine exhaust into the front opening. For that car, fuel economy isn't really a concern. But less lift and/or drag would make it faster on the racetrack.
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