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What is the (approximate) Cd of the "bean" model in in photo 44 (in the first group of 5 galleries)? That arch is sure ugly, and it is counterintuitive. It seems like they were trying to raise the vehicle to let the air flow more freely under the car, but then still trying to "fair" the wheels...
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What is the (approximate) Cd of the "bean" model in in photo 44 (in the first group of 5 galleries)? That arch is sure ugly, and it is counterintuitive. It seems like they were trying to raise the vehicle to let the air flow more freely under the car, but then still trying to "fair" the wheels...
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1978 Pininfarina Studio CNR (Pininfarina)
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Compasso d’Oro Award 1979 for this Ideal Aerodynamic Shape, outcome of a theoretical experimental research project promoted by the National Research Italian Council. The outstanding drag coefficient (CD=0,20) allowed to achieve a substantial reduction in fuel consumption.
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I would make the argument that the Pininfarina is a 4-wheeled Aptera Sedan (which complements what you wrote).
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Thanks for that -- so a Cd of 0.20 is not as good as the the various GM and Ford cars that are of a similar size. And it's fugly...
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12-24-2009, 03:36 AM
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Thanks for that -- so a Cd of 0.20 is not as good as the the various GM and Ford cars that are of a similar size. And it's fugly...
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Yeah, the banana car has stuck in my mind forever. That carstyling.ru site is FANTASTIC (Frank found it). My favorite part of the car magazines has always been the concept car pages, and the Russian site is like a smörgĺsbord of just that.
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