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Old 10-24-2008, 09:41 AM   #1
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Old 10-24-2008, 10:14 AM   #3
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The back end may appear ugly to some but it's one of the most efficient designs that can be used for aerodynamics. This lends itself to the Gen II Prius' cD of just 0.26 which means it is more aerodynamic than an Indy racer or Corvette.
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The back end may appear ugly to some but it's one of the most efficient designs that can be used for aerodynamics. This lends itself to the Gen II Prius' cD of just 0.26 which means it is more aerodynamic than an Indy racer or Corvette.
About ten percent better than the Yaris's cD of 0.29.

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