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04-24-2013, 09:42 AM
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04-24-2013, 12:52 PM
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He seems happy enough now, but they haven't closed the door. 
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04-24-2013, 12:56 PM
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On the Loremo, and I'm glad it is also included on this thread.
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Those are some old posts, guess I only knew about it since 9/22/11
Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 591 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
It is the classic shape many of us have been seeking to reach, although I haven't put it to the template yet.
I just cannot get over how tiny it is, and the choice of entry would be mind boggling to most overweight Americans.
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04-27-2013, 12:40 PM
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Cd = 0.195
Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 994 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
The mid-body pinch on the lower half might do well in cross winds.
What do you think?
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04-27-2013, 06:00 PM
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04-28-2013, 02:00 AM
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The mid-body pinch on the lower half might do well in cross winds.
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The rear spats are on backwards. |
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04-28-2013, 04:50 AM
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Here's some more info on this car.
Express A Nonstop Trip Into Future - Chicago Tribune
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Designed for future travel on special limited-access highways, the vehicle seats four, delivers fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon, is capable of cruising speeds up to 150 miles per hour and boasts an impressive drag coefficient of 0.195.
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More pictures here.
1987 Chevrolet Express Images, Information and History | Conceptcarz.com
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04-28-2013, 12:41 PM
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25 mpg using a thirsty gas turbine is pretty impressive if you ask me.
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Power is supplied by General Motors Corp.`s latest version of its AGT-5 automotive gas turbine engine, which is mounted amidships and linked to the accelerator pedal via a computerized ``drive-by-wire`` system, similar to that used on jet aircraft.
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Compare to another aerodynamic car which can cruise at high speed, but only carries two.
Bugatti Veyron - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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EPA City: 8 miles per U.S. gallon
EPA Hwy: 14 miles per U.S. gallon
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugatti_Veyron
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It has a drag coefficient of 0.41 (normal condition) and 0.36 (after lowering to the ground),[21] and a frontal area of 2.07 m2 (22.3 sq ft).[22] This gives it a drag area – the combination of drag coefficient and frontal area, represented as CdA – of 0.74 m2 (8.0 sq ft).
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04-28-2013, 09:30 PM
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just watching Jay Leno testing th e latest bugatti and pretty nice how they tuck in the lower body panel just sfter the front wheel
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