Re: Car Aerodynamics

["Paul C. Waterloo" <74543.407@CompuServe.COM>]

> >Why does the 5K have a lower drag than the 5KSTQ? The only real difference I
> >know of is the grill/headlight  height, the 5K is taller.
> >
> 
> Au contraire! Having a stealth 87 5KCSTQ with 5KS Euro lights, I can tell
> you that's an illusion. The 5KS Aero lights are taller, but on the Turbo,
> you have plastic/rubber surrounds top and bottom to take up the space. From
> the top of the bumper to the bottom edge of the hood, the height is the
same...

Maybe you're right Dave, but my old 87 5KSQ had seven (7) horizontial grill
pieces, my new 91 200 q has five (5) horizontial grill pieces. However, I do
have that trim piece that goes above and below the light. However I think the
lights are not nearly as tall.

Paul

91 200 q


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