AERODYNAMIC OF SIX PASSENGER VEHICLES OBTAINED FROM FULL SCALE WIND TUNNEL TESTS

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 bewteen plus 40 to minus 180 deg. Results are compared to previous model and full scale tests.

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • HOGUE, J R
• Publication Date: 1980-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 17 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Compact automobiles; Performance tests; Vans; Vehicle dynamics; Vehicle performance; Wind tunnels; Yaw
• Old TRIS Terms: Small car
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00315424
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 800142
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 8 1980 12:00AM