This paper presents the results of aerodynamic measurements made on six full scale vehicles in a large cross section wind tunnel. The vehicles included a sports car, subcompact sedan, intermediate-sized sedan, two vans, and a full-sized station wagon. Criteria for the selection of the wind tunnel facility is described. Aerodynamic data is then presented as non-dimensional lateral and longitudinal coefficients for yaw angles between +40 to -180 deg. Results are compared to previous model and full scale tests.
Aerodynamics of Six Passenger Vehicles Obtained from Full Scale Wind Tunnel Tests
Sae Technical Papers
1980 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition ; 1980
01.02.1980
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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