G-R's cd is .27? Wow!
#1
G-R's cd is .27? Wow!
It is brilliantly and unashamedly Japanese in its design – a German or French manufacturer just wouldn’t make a car look like this. With its bold lines and riot of creases, it fits into the Tokyo atmosphere perfectly, yet it’s also aerodynamically tidy, with a drag coefficient of Cd 0.27
I also saw this in an article listed right here on GTRforums.
This car certainly does NOT look that slick! I expected a .35 or so. A .27 is simply astonishing. I guess the aero guys knew what they were doing!
I also saw this in an article listed right here on GTRforums.
This car certainly does NOT look that slick! I expected a .35 or so. A .27 is simply astonishing. I guess the aero guys knew what they were doing!
#2
Yes, but the total aerodynamic resistance of a car is its Coefficient of Drag (Cd) times its frontal area (A). So, while the GT-R's profile is very efficient, its frontal area is very large for a sportscar, so its overall aerodynamic drag is only average. If the car was significantly smaller (especially narrower), it would go well over 200mph with its high power.
For instance, a Porsche 997 GT3 has only 415hp and also goes about 193mph (same as GT-R) and it's Cd is around .33
For instance, a Porsche 997 GT3 has only 415hp and also goes about 193mph (same as GT-R) and it's Cd is around .33
Last edited by grantg; 04-01-2008 at 12:26 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
skyline_lover
New Members & FAQ's
0
11-04-2006 09:53 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)