Aerodynamics

[-83MONTESS-]

Does anyone know the measure of aerodynamics for an 80s monte carlo ss? My roommate is telling me his durango has better aerodynamics than the SS. I think hes full of sh*t but dont know the specs. Any help is appreciated.

 

[pontiacgp]

this is what I found online...

1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Definition: A dimensionless measure of the aerodynamic sleekness of an object. A sleek car has a drag coefficient, or "Cd," of about 0.30; a square, flat plate is 1.98. Also signified by Cx.

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... rodynamics

http://autorepair.about.com/library/glo ... f-064a.htm

and I found this for an 09 Durango... Drag coefficient of 0.422, compared with 0.463 for a comparable 2008 model.

 

[DeltaT]

No actual specs? I went to the top link and even though they have the categories, there are no numbers listed...

Jim

 

[Rockstrongo]

Some specs I found on a modified GN.

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.p ... on-upgrade

 

[-83MONTESS-]

Wow I forgot about this thread

 

[rustyroger]

Unless you can get wind tunnel data for both vehicles we will never really know.

Roger.

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

Does anyone know the measure of aerodynamics for an 80s monte carlo ss? My roommate is telling me his durango has better aerodynamics than the SS. I think hes full of sh*t but dont know the specs. Any help is appreciated.

A Durango would be worse since it sits up higher and is taller than a Gbody which means more drag. Most modern SUVs have front air dams that almost to the ground to reduce drag, also reduces ground clearance a good bit.

 

[87PontiacGP]

Some specs I found on a modified GN.

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.p ... on-upgrade

Also, if you read on further he states that the o.410 drag coefficient was what GM tested with a stock car. Whether that is 100% accurate is anyone's guess, though.. Like was stated before, someone would have to take it to a wind tunnel for an accurate measurement.