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Aerodynamics of Six Passenger Vehicles Obtained from Full Scale Wind Tunnel Tests
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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.
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Hogue, J., "Aerodynamics of Six Passenger Vehicles Obtained from Full Scale Wind Tunnel Tests," SAE Technical Paper 800142, 1980, https://doi.org/10.4271/800142.Also In
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