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 Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (RIP) | « » 4:46 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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This article shows why some of us REALLY miss the short-lived, but terrific magazine Motor Trend Classic. Getting silly, in a smart way, is rare in automotive publishing today. Editors and journalists take everything WAY too seriously. They should take a lesson from Angus McKenzie's POV, IMO.  Aerodynamics geeks...enjoy!   
Modified by vwlarry at 8:58 PM 9-15-2009
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (vwlarry) » | « » 7:49 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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Amazing that the Impala has less coefficient of drag than the Beetle. I'd expect the Beetle to have a lot of lift, but to do it with little drag.
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (leaftye) » | « » 7:56 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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In aerodynamics, appearances are all too often very deceiving. It's one of the things that makes the science so interesting.
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (vwlarry) » | « » 8:02 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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I really miss Motor Trend Classic.  The only equivalents seem to be the expensive British magazines whose names escape me right now.
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Cool post Larry! I've never heard of the magazine, but now I wish I had.And something about those pictures of the Impala in the wind tunnel is so damn cool! I'm not afraid to admit, when I opened the page, I saw that top picture and thought "now how could I get that photo blown up to hang on my living room wall?"
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (Oliver@triplezoom) » | « » 8:43 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Oliver@triplezoom » | | The only equivalents seem to be the expensive British magazines whose names escape me right now. |
Classic Cars and Classic & Sports Car? Both good!  Although, I think Motor Trend Classic is still the magazine that I've enjoyed the most per-page
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (Oliver@triplezoom) » | « » 9:08 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Oliver@triplezoom » | I really miss Motor Trend Classic.
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (rs4-380) » | « » 9:49 PM 8-17-2008 | |
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Motor Trend Classic was twice the magazine as the Brit-rags for half the price.
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic » | « » 9:00 PM 9-15-2009 | |
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With the current interest in 1959 Chevrolet safety issues in another thread, I figured why not let this old chestnut ride its coattails awhile. It's weird enough to be pretty interesting.
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (vwlarry) » | « » 11:00 PM 9-15-2009 | |
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 At the number for the Tatra T77!! 0.22Cd. That's better then any production car on the road today IIRC! The "best" are around 0.25-0.28 range.
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| Re: Archive: Amusing Aerodynamic Analysis from Motor Trend Classic (Live-Wire) » | « » 11:09 PM 9-15-2009 | |
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Herren Jaray and Ledwinka used the aero advantages of rear-engine placement to full advantage. No gaping maw of an opening in the nose to admit cooling air, and then have it all backed-up inside the engine compartment with nowhere to go. Engineer/designers like them had so much latitude to think freely back then; so many things hadn't been tried yet, so they weren't encumbered by any "oh you can't try THAT" finger-wagging from here there and everywhere...they just went ahead and followed their imaginations. That's why I love the 1930s when it comes to automobiles best of all.
Modified by vwlarry at 11:10 PM 9-15-2009
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