2hrs washing car. 30 mins of car, one and a half on wheels.
Got to thinking about the front spoiler/splitter/air dam whilst repeatedly trapping fingers in all the spokes.
The G30/31 design appears visually identical to that of Alpinas of yore.
Now whilst I appreciate the heritage, visual cue, trademark aspect etc behind the styling, has it been wind tunnel tested?
I presume it has, but if so, is it optimally engineered and aerodynamically sculptured for high-speed performance or just stuck on?
Not that I would even contemplate this; what would happen if it were removed?
Form or Function?
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Form or Function?
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Re: Form or Function?
Alpina do develop and test the aero ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljq06Rh1bOU
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Re: Form or Function?
Thanks for that.
Refinement refined!
Little wonder Alpinas are such exceptional cars.
Refinement refined!
Little wonder Alpinas are such exceptional cars.
John
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