Rating scale estimates automobile drag coefficient.

Author(s)
White, R.G.S.
Year
Abstract

An automobile's drag coefficient may be forecast by dividing the vehicle exterior into nine zones and rating each zone for its aerodynamic characteristics according to a Motor Industry Research Association scale. The estimated drag coefficient is within seven percent of that measured in the wind tunnel.

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A 3805 T
Source

SAE Journal, Vol. 77 (1969), No. 6 (June), p. 52-53.

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