Which car is more aerodynamic
09-01-2006, 07:55 AM
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I have seen and been in both but I have no real idea other than that. From no factual information I would say the C5. GM I am sure put more time into drag coefficient for the top speeds that the C5 can get compared to mazda.
09-01-2006, 09:48 AM
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http://www.darklair.com/cd.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_coefficient
interestingly enough, new Z06 has higher Cd compared to 4th gen camaros, probably due to fender and rear spoilers
they are all pretty close though.
0.29 Mazda RX-7 FC3S Aero Package 1986-91
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2002
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette 2005
0.33 Mazda RX-7 FC3C, 1987-91
0.338 Chevrolet Camaro 1995
0.34 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 2002
0.34 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006
some other interesting numbers:
0.27 - Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2007
over 0.5 - Dodge Viper
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_coefficient
interestingly enough, new Z06 has higher Cd compared to 4th gen camaros, probably due to fender and rear spoilers
they are all pretty close though.
0.29 Mazda RX-7 FC3S Aero Package 1986-91
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2002
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette 2005
0.33 Mazda RX-7 FC3C, 1987-91
0.338 Chevrolet Camaro 1995
0.34 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 2002
0.34 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006
some other interesting numbers:
0.27 - Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2007
over 0.5 - Dodge Viper
09-01-2006, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by longdaddy
http://www.darklair.com/cd.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_coefficient
interestingly enough, new Z06 has higher Cd compared to 4th gen camaros, probably due to fender and rear spoilers
they are all pretty close though.
0.29 Mazda RX-7 FC3S Aero Package 1986-91
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2002
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette 2005
0.33 Mazda RX-7 FC3C, 1987-91
0.338 Chevrolet Camaro 1995
0.34 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 2002
0.34 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006
some other interesting numbers:
0.27 - Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2007
over 0.5 - Dodge Viper
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drag_coefficient
interestingly enough, new Z06 has higher Cd compared to 4th gen camaros, probably due to fender and rear spoilers
they are all pretty close though.
0.29 Mazda RX-7 FC3S Aero Package 1986-91
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2002
0.29 Chevrolet Corvette 2005
0.33 Mazda RX-7 FC3C, 1987-91
0.338 Chevrolet Camaro 1995
0.34 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 SS 2002
0.34 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2006
some other interesting numbers:
0.27 - Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2007
over 0.5 - Dodge Viper
! I did a little searching myself, the reg C5 has the same .29 cd.
09-01-2006, 12:39 PM
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I’ve always heard that the “regular” C5 coupe is .01 lower because the rear hatch window is more aerodynamic that the C5 Z06 rear window/trunk.
C5 coupe = .28 Cd.
C5 coupe = .28 Cd.
09-01-2006, 02:13 PM
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IMO the FD RX7 is a bit more aerdynamic but I want the numbers to prove to my friend its gonna be close to that of the C5 since the front end is almost the same.
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underneath the chassis counts to guys! the air moving under the car becomes more important the faster you go,I would say the vette would be better at high speeds.Can anyone else shed some light on this?
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09-01-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by MGorman
I’ve always heard that the “regular” C5 coupe is .01 lower because the rear hatch window is more aerodynamic that the C5 Z06 rear window/trunk.
C5 coupe = .28 Cd.
C5 coupe = .28 Cd.
09-01-2006, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacked Out
I could not find any info to back that up. All I found was that they both have the same cd of .29. I used this web site as my resource http://www.internetautoguide.com/car...799/index.html
09-01-2006, 05:57 PM
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0.29 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2002
