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Old 03-07-2010, 11:19 AM   #11 (permalink)
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A spare-wheel fairing to optimize the flow of air underneath the car (1):

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Old 03-07-2010, 12:13 PM   #12 (permalink)
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A flexible splitter under the front bumper to reduce underbody turbulence (2):

(1)+(2)+slightly lower driving height=gain 3g/km
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VORTEX generators (small, drag-reducing, roof-mounted features that channel airflow to reduce rear drag, a particularly effective solution on three-box cars gain 0.7g/km:
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The front air intakes were modified to reduce the drag caused by air-cooling airflow gain 0.5g/km:
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A rear lip spoiler to reduce the vehicle’s overall drag performance gain 0.5g/km:
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Rear wheels deflectors to reduce lateral turbulence gain 0.3g/km:
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