AERODYNAMIC STYLING

Aerodynamic styling, which the automobile industry has previously reserved for small sporty cars, will be introduced by Ford Motor Company to the luxury market in the near future. Ford is testing its "aero" design by displaying for the first time a one of a kind model called Continental Concept 90. The Continental Concept 90 will give luxury car buyers a taste of the mid 1980's and beyond and will provide the car company the opportunity to research the reaction to such a complete departure from the company's traditional luxury car design themes. Aerodynamic design not only is the most contemporary look in automotive styling, it also is the most fuel efficient because it minimizes power reduction through air resistance.

• Corporate Authors:

  California Association of Highway Patrolmen

  1225 8th Street
  Sacramento, CA  United States  95814
• Authors:
  • Janicki, E
• Publication Date: 1983-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 4 p.
• Serial:
  • California highway patrolman
  • Volume: 47
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; Consumers; Fuel conservation; Market research; Vehicle design; Vehicle tests
• Identifier Terms: Ford Motor Company
• Uncontrolled Terms: Model tests; Vehicle models
• Old TRIS Terms: Aerodynamic configurations
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00379740
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-035 063
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Dec 30 1983 12:00AM