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Re: Car Aerodynamics



> The 5KCSTQ has a larger frontal area than the base 5K so it will have 
> more drag (Measured in lbs) than the 5K

As a point of reference, the C&D review of the '91 200q (May, 1991) listed
frontal area as 22.3 ft/^2.  Since this car came with 7.5" wide wheels and
flared fenders, I suspect the 5ktq figure is somewhat less than this... 

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