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new mercedes b class 0.24 Cd

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...jbvxgz_600.jpg

0.24Cd for the eco version 0.26 for the normal version
(dutch source ) looking for more confirmation, but when the car is released those numbers are usually part of the mercedes tech sheet
the only interesting aero feature that jumps out to me is the smooth sloping undertray, seems gm might be on the wrong track with their pavement scraping airdams

i think the boxfish studie is paying off

Nice. I hope it comes with a diesel. :)

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Originally Posted by UFO (Post 258014)

Nice. I hope it comes with a diesel. :)

From the linked page.

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Forget the current B-class: Mercedes-Benz, the new generation of completely different. The car is more complete, safer and, above all, a lot sportier.
The driveline is completely new. Mercedes-Benz B-class namely introduces in the, a new manual and a vending machine with zesbak 7 g-DCT dual-clutch. In addition, the new petrol and diesel engines. In the introduction are 1.6-litre petrol area two four cylinders. In the B 180 is this good for 122 HP, in the B 200 is this 156 HP. the two diesels are the B 180 CDI (109 HP) and B 200 CDI (136 HP). All engines have a turbo.
The engineers have spent a great deal of attention to aerodynamics. By default, the Cw-value 0.26, with the optional ECO Technology even to 0.24 drops package. This helps the consumption low air resistance. All B-classes also have the default start-stop system a.
The sportier nature of the new (B) of its dimensions. With a height of 1.56 metres is the B-class five centimeters lower than its predecessor. The passengers are up to 86 mm lower. For those who want even more sportsmanship, there is an optional sports suspension. In this case, the B-Class with 20 mm lowered for a lower center of gravity. Sport dampers and a Direct-Steer system stress the sporty character of the car.
Of course, the latter in Mercedes-Benz in security systems. Stronger: never made their debut as much safety systems in all of a sudden a new model of the brand. From now on all B-classes, for example, Collision Prevention Assist, we find that the risk of Collision Prevention reduces significantly Assist. Other aid systems are Attention Assist (standard), Speed Limit Assist and Distronic Plus with bass.
The new Mercedes B-class IAA in FrankfurtDebuts at the. In november the car at dealers. The importer makes the prices known at a later stage.

Things that make you go Hmmm.

http://i54.tinypic.com/xksvfo.jpg

Are MB Engineers looking in on Ecomodder???
FWIW, That is a very exact duplicate of the aerotemplate simply scaled to fit as Aerohead has recommended. I did NOT change a thing to make it match.

someone know what they're doing :)

here's another shot of the front
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...-B-Class-1.jpg

its interesting to note the car seems to sit pretty low, but there's not an airdam in sight, is with previous mercedes producs i'm sure the underside will be pretty smooth

oddly the rear seems to feature rounded edges, the airflow is perhaps subtly controlled by ridges caused by the rear pannels.

the original concept of this car had transparant partial rear wheel skirts... perhaps mercedes is "softening up" their custommers to the idea. but taking or chuck out of that reat wheel arch (or rather not doing so) wouldn't have looked bad imho

http://rumors.automobilemag.com/file...lustration.jpg

http://wot.motortrend.com/files/2011...ics-detail.jpg

This new flap before or on the side of the tire looks interesting.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_0Hyy3Gar...-w-246-322.jpg

I think that the underside is where they have made their most gains in CD. Also if your cars underside is well designed it does not make any harm to push air also there. If you have very sharp lip on the spoiler there will be turbulece right under it. In my opinion the MB has enough smoothness in their bellypan. It creates similar venturi reaction that in sports cars and accelerates air flow...

Notes on the outer side that is best video I could find because its "slow motion":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p84TrRK4Rco

- Front bumber directs the air slightly pass the front tire. Same on the rear tire
- Front side panel is slighly more inner than front tires outer rear edge
- On rear tire the rear bumber has about that 10 degree slope and its designed so that it will go about tangent rear tires outer edge.
- Rims are quite aerodynamic with little bit of covex shape in them.
- I believe mirrors are the same as in E class. Design them good in one car and you can use them in other similar models.
- And the most important feature that template C roofline like ChazInMT pointed out.

Probably no chance of a diesel in the US.

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Originally Posted by ChazInMT (Post 258114)

I've been looking at car mags,and when they show good side photos in true-length,I'm seeing many,many new and future cars doing the 2.5:1 aft-body.
Even Porsche has given up on the Lange body with the up-coming 918 Spyder.
I think the CAFE standards are forcing them into scientific styling.
Some of the Lamborghinis aren't even putting rear spoilers on.There isn't any separation to 'fix.'
Ferrari's Italia
Honda's R-Type
Cadillac CTS Wagon
Leaf
Leaf NISMO
AUDI
Aston Martin
Even BMW's Rover is cutting the roof down on the Mini Cooper
Maybe,when aero is good enough for James Bond,it will be good enough for Joe Sixpack:confused: