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Originally Posted by joro2
Thanks for the info re: aero properties of the 2017 design changes. There's also this blurb from the official 2017 86 brochure:
http://www.toyota.com/content/ebroch..._ebrochure.pdf
"New vortex generators on the fenders help control turbulent airflow, enhancing the stability of 86. These also work to keep the front end planted firmly to the ground, so you can stay connected to the road."
Another piece of 2017 body trim I had previously assumed was purely ornamental. |
I checked the brochure and it pretty much justifies what I mentioned before. Drag coefficient is still 0.29. Previous model with the underbody panels could have a coefficient up to 0.27!