You might not notice air resistance much when walking around, but in a fast-moving car, driving is like swimming through the atmosphere. Much like a swimmer, cars need to be streamlined and tested to move through the air without problems.
In more scientific terms, aerodynamic quality is measured by the coefficient of drag, calculated by shape and surface area. An average car scores a drag coefficient of 0.35, but these wonders go above and beyond.
BMW i8
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Some cars can’t pull off “aerodynamic” without looking like a smooth blob, but the i8 plug-in hybrid manages to look awesome and aerodynamic at the same time. In addition, its drag coefficient is just 0.26.
Tesla Model S
Some of us thought all-electric cars would never make it, but we were wrong! It makes sense that a car on the cutting edge of technology would have the advanced aerodynamics to fit. The Model S has a drag coefficient of 0.24.
Volkswagen XL1
This supercar doesn’t just look modern- it looks like it came straight from the future. While it does guzzle gas like a monster, the mileage per gallon isn’t hindered by drag. In fact, it has a drag coefficient of just 0.19.
Aptera 2
Are we sure this thing is street legal? It looks more like a helicopter than a car, but it is safe and lawful to drive in the US and looks the part of a super-aerodynamic vehicle. Drag coefficient?
This is one phenomenal 1970 Dodge that has undergone an extensive rotisserie restoration! The complete drivetrain is numbers matching and the car has been finished in its #original High Impact color of Green Go. This Charger is documented with its original build #sheet which is included in the sale. Under the hood sits the Numbers Matching Dodge 383ci V8 Engine #NumbersMatchingDodge #NumbersMatchingA833 #HighImpact #GreenGo #DodgeCharger #V8Engine ...
1970 Dodge Charger 500 Vin: XP29N0G202958 This is one phenomenal 1970 Dodge that has undergone an extensive rotisserie restoration! The complete drivetrain is numbers matching and the car has been finished in its original High Impact color of Green Go. This Charger is documented with its original bu...
Some Ford Galaxies were meant to be family cars... you know, smooth riding, quiet, fairly efficient utility cars indented to get the family from "A" to "B" with minimal fuss and in comfort. This one, however, is a little different. It's still a pretty comfortable ride, but thanks to it's no-frills package and dual-quad 427 and 4-speed driveline, you get to "B" much faster! #FordGalaxie ...
Some Ford Galaxies were meant to be family cars... you know, smooth riding, quiet, fairly efficient utility cars indented to get the family from "A" to "B" with minimal fuss and in comfort. This one, however, is a little different. It's still a pretty comfortable ride, but thanks to it's no-frills p...
This video shows the real reason why we should all respect each other in traffic. If we are not respectful, at least we need to double check before cutting someone off. Who knows, maybe you can cut off the wrong guy? That`s certainly a possibility. That possibility is manifested into a reality in this video. It involves a very disrespectful lane switch. It all happened in #California on the I15 south/78 east merge during heavy traffic. We can all get a bit frustrated during heavy traffic, but we ...
This video shows the real reason why we should all respect each other in traffic. If we are not respectful, at least we need to double check before cutting someone off. Who knows, maybe you can cut off the wrong guy? That`s certainly a possibility. That possibility is manifested into a reality in th...
The fastback #Mustang is a genre-definer when it comes to pony cars. The first real, iconic example was the 1964 ½ Mustang, and from there on out it was a battle of the brands with the Big Three in competition for the #street and the strip. The real winner of course, being the consumer.
The fastback Mustang is a genre-definer when it comes to pony cars. The first real, iconic example was the 1964 ½ Mustang, and from there on out it was a battle of the brands with the Big Three in competition for the street and the strip. The real winner of course, being the consumer. Full article:...