Performance characteristicsof Vehicles

The Engineering behind Vehicle Design

Forces acting on a two axle vehicle

Forces Acting on a Tractor-semi trailer

Power requirements of a full size passenger car as a function of speed

Aerodynamic resistance coefficient for passenger cars

a) Citroen DS-19, b) Oldsmobile Tornado, c) Mercedes Benz 300 SE b) d) Ford Falcon Futura, e) VW 1200 i) Ford Mustang

Influence of body shape details on aerodynamic resistance coefficient of a passenger car

Aerodynamic resistance

Coefficient and Frontal area for passenger cars.

Influence of the front end

Influence of the front end on aerodynamic resistance coefficient ofA passenger car

Influence of the read end

Influence of the rear end on aerodynamic resistance coefficientOf a passenger car

Influence of the front spoiler

Influence of the front spoilerDesign on aerodynamic resistanceCoefficient and aerodynamic lift Coefficient of a passenger car

Influence of the rear spoiler design

Influence of the rear spoiler design on aerodynamic resistance coefficientAnd aerodynamic lift coefficient of a passenger car

The angle of attack

Influence of the angle of attack on aerodynamic resistance coefficientAnd aerodynamic lift coefficient of passenger cars

The ground clearance

Influence of the ground clearance on aerodynamic resistance coefficientAnd aerodynamic lift coefficient of passenger cars

Influence of load

Influence of load on aerodynamic resistance coefficient and aerodynamic lift coefficient of passenger cars

Operational Factors

Influence of operational factors on aerodynamic coefficient of a passenger car

Components of Aerodynamic Resistance coefficient and Potential for reduction

Reduction of resistance and fuel economy

Effects of reduction in aerodynamic resistance coefficient on fuel economy atDifferent speeds for a midsize passenger car

Cd reduction and fuel saving

Effect of reductionIn aerodynamic Resistance coefficientOn fuel saving for a Tractor-semi-trailer

Cd and vehicle types

Distribution of aerodynamic resistance

Between tractor and semi-trailer atDifferent yaw angles

Between truck and trailer at Different yaw angles

Effect of Add-On devices

Effect of add on devices and bodyDetails on aerodynamic resistance Coefficient of tractor-semi trailer

Effect of add on devices on aerodynamic resistance Coefficient of tractor-semi trailer atDifferent yaw angles