04-29-2013, 05:59 PM
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kach22i -- That says the Veyron has a Cd of 0.41, the same as a VW Beetle. I guess this wouldn't help then.
8/10ths frontal area?
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04-30-2013, 04:40 PM
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kach22i -- That says the Veyron has a Cd of 0.41, the same as a VW Beetle. I guess this wouldn't help then.
8/10ths frontal area? |
I think the Veyron has three aerodynamic configurations with as low as Cd 0.38,and as high as Cd 0.67 with the airbrake extended.
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05-01-2013, 08:30 AM
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Jay lenos garage on you tube had a new convertible one with interesting fornt wheel venting disgn, sorry I dont know how to post it.
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You decide....
Design follows the aero template? Or just a coincidence?
I see a few of these trucks everyday on my way to work. The sloping roof screams aero to me. Follows the template to almost 30%. Can't be, right?
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05-02-2013, 08:55 AM
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I think this one can be included.
Random TRANSPORTATION pictures - Page 1002 - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
The rear wing must be used as a crush zone or something, it would get no airflow.
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...and the fender bulges are pretty abrupt.
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The fenders are to fit wider wheels, cheaply.
The tail is part of the homage to the Silk Cut Jaguar racers, like this one:
Evidently this team's theme is a parody of the Jag racers.
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Veyron CdA
With only plan taper of the roof,the Bugatti ends up with a fairly enormous wake.But it will be good for directional stability,like the transom of a ship.
On the internet,there is a photo of the Veyron crossing a dry lake bed at speed,and you can clearly see the disturbance of the air behind the car and it's wing.Dramatic!
Safety at 258-mph overshadows drag reduction. 
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You decide....
Design follows the aero template? Or just a coincidence?
I see a few of these trucks everyday on my way to work. The sloping roof screams aero to me. Follows the template to almost 30%. Can't be, right? |
We have them around this area also.It would be fun to speak with the purchasing manager 'n see what the motivation was for their choice in truck boxes.
And thanks for the photo,it's the first time to actually see the rig in true-length! 
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