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Old 01-23-2016, 01:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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1976 Chevy Monza 2+2 aero mods

Here's a little article about a Chevy Monza with Chevrolet Racing Division fiberglass body kit which lowered the drag from Cd 0.40,to below Cd 0.304.
Customizing a V8 Chevy Monza: By Bob Gumm
With the kit,the Monza gets the Cd of a 2014 Cadillac ELR.

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The wide-body kit adds maybe 2-4sq ft to the Frontal Area. That's 10-20%. The line drawing doesn't show rear view mirrors.
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side mirrors

The kit is only intended for dedicated race cars.Some rule books at the time may have allowed for certain SCCA categories which were 'mirror-free.' Not sure.

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