• nilloc
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      6 months ago

      The way the top slopes down on fastback cars draws air down with it, and creates a low pressure zone above the trunk, which results in a lifting force over the back wheels.

      Edit: here’s a good 12 minute overview of common care shapes and aerodynamic drag and lift in 12 minutes.

      https://youtu.be/n7EYKVEL7Ds