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I have really never seen a post or any journalist say this about the SVR but why would it have two big fake air intakes in the front? This is something you see from Honda and Toyota and shouldn't be on a Jaguar. Only Effspot has discussed this as far as I'm concerned.
That alone is a big reason I have never been interested in the SVR.
I love the F-type and this post is not here to upset anyone.
I have recently been wondering about those myself .... And if it would be a good idea to remove the black "air blocking" panels.
There has to be a reason the inlets are blocked off ....
The reason is aero efficiency. Opening those inlets up would increase drag. No reason too unless there is something behind there that needs cooling. Most cars, including sports cars, have a lot of these “inlets” blocked off.
The reason is aero efficiency. Opening those inlets up would increase drag. No reason too unless there is something behind there that needs cooling. Most cars, including sports cars, have a lot of these “inlets” blocked off.
A vertical wall of plastic seems like it would create more drag and be more detrimental than the honeycomb that gives the air a chance to flow past the hot cats.
Perhaps opening up those 2 areas creates an under the car air turbulence problem … hence they are blocked off.
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A vertical wall of plastic seems like it would create more drag and be more detrimental than the honeycomb that gives the air a chance to flow past the hot cats.
Perhaps opening up those 2 areas creates an under the car air turbulence problem … hence they are blocked off.
Allowing the air to flow into the engine compartment will cause lift. A vertical wall at times can be more aerodynamic, depending on what your goals are for the vehicle.
Allowing the air to flow into the engine compartment will cause lift. A vertical wall at times can be more aerodynamic, depending on what your goals are for the vehicle.
but the Project 8 has real air intakes on the sides.
For the pre-2018 MY the inner opening on the front bumper is directly in front of the airbox. With aftermarket intakes, a few holes drilled between the honeycomb will provide fresh air to the filters and be pretty much invisible (the honeycomb is pretty deep).
but the Project 8 has real air intakes on the sides.
Sure. But they may have made ducting behind those vents to direct air at the brakes, or be concerned about frontal surface area for cooling and decided to leave them open. Aero dynamics is an extremely complex thing and varies wildly based on your goals for the vehicle. Top speed, fuel economy, handling and cooling all require completely different aero strategies. It’s a balancing act and can result in some funky designs to get everything right. Add in US crash standards and it’s really a mess.
Allowing the air to flow into the engine compartment will cause lift. A vertical wall at times can be more aerodynamic, depending on what your goals are for the vehicle.
so either open these and direct towards discs for cooling or engine air inlet or don't have them.
My personal view is these fake vents are tacky styling features whether on F type or any other car.
Allowing the air to flow into the engine compartment will cause lift. A vertical wall at times can be more aerodynamic, depending on what your goals are for the vehicle.
+1. Air dams can be very effective at reducing drag and lift. The best use for those “air intakes” would be for brake cooling. In fact, an OEM brake duct for that location was available for track use only, but later discontinued.
The best use for those “air intakes” would be for brake cooling. In fact, an OEM brake duct for that location was available for track use only, but later discontinued.
Our '14 Convertible already has curved air baffles that mount to the lower control arms. They seem to direct cold air from under the car, to the brakes. So open 'grills' might not be necessary.
Fake ''air'' intakes
