Or "F", as we Aerodynamicists call it.

["Rich Wagner" <drsavage@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken wrote:

>When using John's numbers I get speeds approaching 200. I contend that the
>Effective drag surface of Cx.s =0,61 sq.m.  is understated.

Ken, that 0.61 sq.m. is what we in the US refer to as the "equivalent flat
plate area".  It's not the reference area for the car.  As you can see from
my figures, it provides very reasonable results.  I believe it is accurate.


Rich
Montrose, CO
'82 GTV6 Balocco

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