Drag Coefficient

[Sasuketr]

Has anyone know what is the drag coefficient for the new car? I m curious how aerodynamic is it. Thanks.

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[H1 GT]

A cursory Google search shows it's 3% less than the previous MY but I can't find an actual number.

 

[ponyup]

Still no published numbers? Odd.

 

[Malikona]

There is no drag, thus no numbers.

 

[Rob00GT]

I'd like to know the cd for the convertible as well.

 

[ponyup]

Messaged Ford Service on the 3rd....No answer...hmm...

 

[Five Oh Brian]

There is no drag, thus no numbers.

'15's aren't meant to drag; they break half shafts. Oops, my bad; wrong kind of drag.

 

[DruidBlack]

Has anyone know what is the drag coefficient for the new car? I m curious how aerodynamic is it. Thanks.

Still no published numbers? Odd.

It was published a while ago. See...

The overall air resistance is a combination of the frontal area and drag coefficient. Despite the wider rear haunches, the lower roofline contributes to a smaller frontal area. Along with a lower drag coefficient, the overall drag force of the new Mustang is slashed by an impressive 3 percent with better roadholding and less wind noise in the cabin. At highway speeds, three percent less drag will return about one percent better fuel efficiency.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/products/cars/mustang/2015-mustang-press-kit.html

 

[JimmyTwoTimes]

It was published a while ago. See...



https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/products/cars/mustang/2015-mustang-press-kit.html

That doesn't give a drag coefficient. 0.37, 0.38?

 

[OppoLock]

'15's aren't meant to drag; they break half shafts. Oops, my bad; wrong kind of drag.

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[DruidBlack]

That doesn't give a drag coefficient. 0.37, 0.38?

Yea i misread. I should have said Ford discussed it but yea no specific numbers yet

 

[ponyup]

Yea i misread. I should have said Ford discussed it but yea no specific numbers yet

Exactly, I've read 3% and 4%, but not the actual number.

 

[BlackWidow]

Who has access to a wind tunnel? :lol:

 

[TampaBear67]

I remember the days when Manufacturers touted C/D Numbers like Horsepower Numbers. The lower the better. I'm going to guess that the 2015's Drag Coefficient is somewhere around 0.32 to 0.34 considering all of the Aero Tricks they've Employed. I'll be willing to bet the Eco-Boost will have the lowest C/D With it's more pronounced Front Air Dam and Active Grill Shutters. I think the GT/PP Will actually have a Higher C/D Number due to it's Wider Tires, More Agressive Front Splitter, and Lack of Underbody Air Dam.

 

[ponyup]

I agree, they always made an issue of their numbers but this car launch has been quiet about it. I'm sure there are differences between the models especially with the active shutters as you mentioned but nothing at all is rather strange...Love what I bought, but I am a data junkie...especially about my Pony.

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