How fast was the Auto Union Type D?
205 mph
The history of the 485 horsepower, 3-liter V-12 1939 Auto Union twin-supercharger Type D, which has a top speed of 205 mph, is fascinating. After World War II most of the race cars were carted off to Russia as Auto Union’s headquarters were in East Germany.
Is .31 a good drag coefficient?
The average modern automobile achieves a drag coefficient of between 0.25 and 0.3.
What happened Auto Union?
Auto Union GmbH acquired by Volkswagen, merged with NSU to create modern day Audi company.
What is the drag coefficient of a race car?
The race car body simulation above has proved that aerodynamic device attachment was the essential to improve aerodynamic performance. For the vehicle without wings, it has average drag coefficient 0.728 while vehicle with aerodynamic device attachment has average drag coefficient 0.56.
How much is a Auto Union?
Anyway, a $15-million price tag for a vintage car is practically unheard of, but for that matter, this Auto Union model’s specs were largely unparalleled in 1939. Its 3-liter, 450-horsepower engine could blast a Grand Prix driver to speeds up to 200 mph (I mean how many cars now can reach 200 mph, today?).
What is the drag coefficient of a F1 car?
Due to the nature of the vehicles, the aerodynamics of F1 cars are quite different to that of road cars – with drag coefficients of between 0.7 and 1.0 (it used to be even higher but rules restrict how much area can be used for aerodynamic devices) – this is between about 2 and 4 times as much as a good modern road car …
What is the lowest drag coefficient car?
2022 Update: We have been informed that the Mercedes EQS got the title.
- Hyundai Ioniq.
- BMW 5 Series EfficientDynamics Edition.
- Honda Insight.
- Mazda Mazda3.
- BMW 7 Series L.
- Mercedes-Benz CLA BlueEfficiency.
- Audi A4 2.0 TDI Ultra.
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon.
What is the smallest car model ever made?
the P50
In 2010, the P50 was officially named the smallest car ever built in the book of Guinness World Records. Measuring 134cm long, 98cm wide and 100cm high, it weighed just 56kg – less than your average British adult – but could reportedly fit one in, plus a shopping bag.
What is the drag coefficient of a Ford f150?
The verdict: a drag coefficient of 0.463.