1990lumina Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Okay, so whatever you call this...I think coefficient drag, is there a site or link on this site that has the coefficent drag of all w-bodyies...or if someone just knows the drag of a 1990 Lumina Euro please post it up! I have always been wondering what it is so....thanks Thanks again! - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 My TGP has a drag of 0.299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 i think its very close to a TGP or a Cutlass of .299, so im guess .3 or .34 or somthing similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPrix Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 It's actually termed drag coefficient. If I remember correctly, it's the perpindicular area that is resisting motion multiplied by velocity. This means the area of the vehicle that you would see from the front if the car was flattened times your speed. I'm not sure about a link or anything I have never really read anything about drag coefficient of automobiles. just my $.02 Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted March 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cool, thanks for the info. So what would be a good drag coefficent? After posting I acually found the drag coefficent of my car to be 0.297 . I found doing a search on google which brought up the w-body site lol... So, since math is NOT my strong point, would a higher or lower number be better? And what is good in terms of drag coefficient. Oh and thanks for telling me the correct terminolgy..I sorta thought I had something backwards. Thanks! - Jeff L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPrix Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Less drag the better . The more a car resists motion the harder it is to move, increasing strain and increasing mpg. Think of it as running with a strong wind blowing at you, as opposed to at your back pushing you. You would have a much better time with the wind at your back. Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 It's actually termed drag coefficient. If I remember correctly, it's the perpindicular area that is resisting motion multiplied by velocity. This means the area of the vehicle that you would see from the front if the car was flattened times your speed. I'm not sure about a link or anything I have never really read anything about drag coefficient of automobiles. just my $.02 Drew "Coeffiecient of drag," "drag coefficient,"it's all the same. 8) You'll see it either way in text books, articles, etc. from what I've seen. I found it interesting that in last months Motor Trend magazine they were talking about the new Z06 Vette that will be coming out. Anyways, they said "Aero tuning reduces total lift and balances the front and rear lift coefficients while increasing the base Vette's .28 drag coefficient to .34." Anyways, they were saying with those changes and all, the Z06 should be able to hit 200mph with 500hp(they said it's already been tested into the mid 190's). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoTox8410 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 whats a Z34?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 whats a Z34?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 whats a Z34?? :bash: What site are we on again??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 whats a Z34?? :bash: What site are we on again??? I took that as him asking what was the drag coefficient of a Z34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 If it matters, the TGP has the same drag as a C5 Corvette. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 people with TGP's such as my self, feel that they are the gods of the gen 1 and 1.5 W-Body's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 people with TGP's such as my self, feel that they are the gods of the gen 1 and 1.5 W-Body's God knows why. I sure as hell don't know. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 were rare, faster, and are just sexy, the interior is sexy too, 3.4 doch just doesnt sound cool, 3.1 intercooled turbo sounds cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 We would be gods if our cars got a T3 turbo, a 5-speed, and RWD stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 TGP's got nothing special minus the motor and B4M, which in my opinion makes them about as great as a Cutlass International, Regal GS, or Lumina Z34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Regal GS or cutlass, ewww, lumina Z34 mabye, they look nice, but a cutlass or regal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Regal GS or cutlass, ewww, lumina Z34 mabye, they look nice, but a cutlass or regal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chadz34 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 3.4 doch just doesnt sound cool, 3.1 intercooled turbo sounds cool I beg to differ you obviously haven't heard a 3.4 howling at 6500 rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Regal GS or cutlass, ewww, lumina Z34 mabye, they look nice, but a cutlass or regal? Well looks is a matter of taste, but your TGP is worth no more than any other W-car of similar year and similar mileage. The only time you'll be ahead is if MAYBE it has ultra low, stored in a shed mileage. If you think you're "holier than thou" because of the turbo, you got another thing coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 3.4 doch just doesnt sound cool, 3.1 intercooled turbo sounds cool I beg to differ you obviously haven't heard a 3.4 howling at 6500 rpm. Obviously you haven't heard a 3.1 without mufflers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian P Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Maybe we should get back on topic....LOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 were rare, faster, and are just sexy, the interior is sexy too, 3.4 doch just doesnt sound cool, 3.1 intercooled turbo sounds cool Hmm....one phrase comes to mind....."doesnt apply to thread". Yeah, thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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