Interesting Aerodynamic Cars (Mike Vetter's ETV, also Avion)

[Frank Lee]

Duuude!!!


LUST!!!


"Now with integrated VGs and automatic high/low pressure differential relief"

[freebeard]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanomag

In 1925, they launched the Hanomag 2/10, a 370 kg (816 lb) open two-seater with a rear-mounted 500cc[1] single-cylinder water-cooled engine. Named Zweisitzer Limousine (two-seat limousine)[2] by the company, its rounded front and rear gained it the nickname Kommissbrot for its resemblance to a loaf of Army bread.

A strange followup to their steam locomotives.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

Wouldn't it be great if roads were so smooth and lacking in dips and valleys that the truck/trailer relationship could tolerate that setup? Otherwise some extreme creativity is needed either in suspension compensation or moving body panels. Or maybe the trailer nose can tuck into/under the truck fairings, again provided movement is limited or the gaps are generous enough or the fairing can "give"... or what?

I say fix the truck to the trailer, eliminate that gap altogether, and make both the front axles steer.

GM flirted with something kinda like it in 1963,but relied on floating gap-fillers

[Frank Lee]

Originally Posted by freebeard

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2016/05/om-empahasis-f-g-it-looks-like-someone.html

The Aztek didn't get any respect, but the roofline is all templatey. I went as for as checking availability:
https://www.autolist.com/pontiac-aztek#radius=any

This lil guy lookin' all VWey and reminding me of this Aztek:

[freebeard]

What is it and when can I have one?

You're on a roll lately.

[Frank Lee]

Moar Hanomag goodness from our favorite car manufacturer we never knew existed!!!

1939:






VW not so unique after all!

[freebeard]

That's really sweet, excepting maybe the panel gaps.*

So when an unsuspecting original is 3D mapped with radar and 3D printed, they'll want to do some touch-up.

*speaking of panel gaps, I once saw a 1980s Lotus with door gaps you could stick you fingers into. Now Jalopnik is pointing at the new Alfa Romeo 4C:

Find Out How The Alfa Romeo 4C Gets Its Panel Gaps

[Frank Lee]

Triplets:

Adler


Adler art


Airflow art


Desoto


Airflow

[Frank Lee]

Just so cool

[Frank Lee]

Check out how cool that car is.

Check out the streamlining template in the ad! (magnify if needed)