can someone post up the chart with the drag coefficient for the xB and the other vehicles it beats. the Diablo and such. i searched but couldn’t find what i was looking for

 

the box has a better drag Co. than the Diablo?? whoa

 

yeah, if by beat, you mean it has a higher drag co-efficient. you know this is one of those statistics that you want to be lower right?

jk

 

Uhh... I know that the box has a drag coefficient of 0.35
Then there's this:

 

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I prefer to call it Aerodynamically challenged...lol

 

for real guys..the xB has a lower coefficant of drag then a Lamborghini Diablo and a Dodge Viper and the VW bug...wher is thoams i kn ow he has the list of cars i speak of

 

and the tc has a lower drag co-effcicient than the xb, and the xa has the best one of all scions.

besides, don't the intentionally have drag to keep the car more stable at the triple digit speeds they are made to experience on a reguler basis?

 

So i have some info on the Cd (Coefficient of Drag) for other aerodynamically challanged cars here: Volvo 245(station wagon) is 0.39, 850 wagon is 0.32. V70 wagon is 0.31. So if xB is indeed 0.35, then it is impressive since it is very close to "sporty" 850. Lowering the car will further decrease drag, as will installing smaller side mirrors (stock are huge!). Making rear rims/tires flush with the fender will probably help too. Nothing beats chopping the top though

 

Here's an exceptionally long post... this list was pulled from the Wiki for Cd. I've added the xB in there, as it was not included in this list.

* 0.7 to 1.1 - typical values for a Formula 1 car (downforce settings change for each circuit)
* 0.7 - Caterham Seven
* at least 0.6 - a typical truck
* 0.57 - Hummer H2, 2003
* 0.51 - Citroën 2CV
* 0.35 - Dodge Viper GTS
* 0.46 - Ford Mustang, 1979 (coupe)
* 0.45 - Dodge Viper RT/10
* 0.44 - Ford Mustang, 1979 (fastback)
* 0.44 - Toyota Truck, 1990-1995
* 0.425 - Duple 425 coach, c.1985-1990 (named for its low coefficient, by coach standards)
* 0.42 - Lamborghini Countach, 1974
* 0.42 - Triumph Spitfire Mk IV, 1971-1980
* 0.42 - Plymouth Duster, 1994
* 0.40 - Ford Escape Hybrid 2005-2007
* 0.39 - Dodge Durango, 2004
* 0.39 - Triumph Spitfire, 1964-1970
* 0.38 - Volkswagen Beetle
* 0.38 - Mazda Miata, 1989
* 0.38 - Honda Prelude, 1987-1991
* 0.374 - Ford Capri Mk III, 1978-1986
* 0.372 - Ferrari F50, 1996
* 0.37 - Renault Twingo
* 0.36 - Citroën CX, 1974 (the car was named after the term for drag coefficient)
* 0.36 - Citroën DS, 1955
* 0.36 - Eagle Talon, mid-1990s
* 0.36 - Ferrari Testarossa, 1986
* 0.36 - Honda Civic, 2001
* 0.36 - Opel GT, 1969
* 0.355 - NSU Ro 80, 1967
0.35 - Scion xB, 2004+
* 0.35 - Aston Martin Vanquish, 2004
* 0.35 - Jaguar XKR, 2005
* 0.35 - Toyota MR2, 1998
* 0.34 - Aston Martin DB9, 2004
* 0.34 - Chevrolet Caprice, 1994-1996
* 0.34 - Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2006
* 0.34 - Ferrari F40, 1987
* 0.34 - Ferrari 360 Modena, 1987
* 0.34 - Ferrari F430 F1, 1999-2004
* 0.34 - Ford Sierra, 1982
* 0.34 - Mercedes-Benz SL (Roof Down), 2001
* 0.338 - Chevrolet Camaro, 1995
* 0.33 - Audi A3, 2006
* 0.33 - Citroën SM, 1970
* 0.33 - Dodge Charger, 2006
* 0.33 - Lamborghini Murcielago, 2001
* 0.33 - Mazda RX-7 FC3C, 1987-91
* 0.33 - Subaru Impreza WRX STi, 2004
* 0.32064 - Volkswagen GTI Mk V, 2006 (0.3216 with ground effects)
* 0.32 - Dodge Avenger,1995-2000
* 0.32 - McLaren F1, 1992
* 0.32 - Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16/2.3-16
* 0.32 - Toyota Celica,1994-1999
* 0.31 - Audi A4 B5, 1995-2000
* 0.31 - Citroën AX, 1986
* 0.31 - Citroën GS, 1970
* 0.31 - Eagle Vision
* 0.31 - Ford Falcon, 1995-1998
* 0.31 - Holden Commodore, 1998
* 0.31 - Honda Civic, 2006
* 0.310 - Lamborghini Diablo, 1990-2001
* 0.31 - Mazda RX-7 FC3S, 1986-91
* 0.31 - Renault 25, 1984
* 0.31 - Saab Sonett III, 1970
* 0.30 - Acura NSX, 2005
* 0.30 - Audi 100, 1983
* 0.30 - BMW E90, 2006
* 0.30 - Hyundai Sonata, 2006
* 0.30 - Porsche 996, 1997
* 0.30 - Porsche 997 GT3 RS, 2007
* 0.30 - Saab 92, 1947
* 0.295 - Ford Falcon au, 1998
* 0.29 - Alfa Romeo 155, 1992
* 0.29 - BMW 8-Series, 1989
* 0.29 - Chevrolet Corvette, 2005
* 0.29 - Dodge Charger Daytona, 1969
* 0.29 - Honda Accord Hybrid, 2005
* 0.29 - Honda CRX HF 1988
* 0.29 - Lancia Dedra, 1990-1998
* 0.29 - Lexus LS 400, 1990
* 0.29 - Lotus Elite, 1958
* 0.29 - Mazda RX-7 FC3S Aero Package, 1986-91
* 0.29 - Mercedes-Benz SL (Roof Up), 2001
* 0.29 - Mercedes-Benz W203 C-Class Coupe, 2001 - 2007
* 0.29 - Porsche Boxster, 2005
* 0.29 - Porsche 997 GT3, 2006
* 0.29 - Subaru XT, 1985
* 0.29 - Toyota Prius, 2001-2003
* 0.28 - Porsche 997, 2004
* 0.28 - Renault 25 TS, 1984
* 0.28 - Saab 9-3, 2003
* 0.28 - Toyota Camry and sister model Lexus ES, 2005
* 0.27 - Honda Civic Hybrid, 2006
* 0.27 - Infiniti G35, 2002 (0.26 with "aero package")
* 0.27 - Mercedes-Benz W203 C-Class Sedan, 2001 - 2007
* 0.27 - Rumpler Tropfenwagen, 1921
* 0.27 - Toyota Camry Hybrid, 2007
* 0.26 - Alfa Romeo Disco Volante, 1952
* 0.26 - Hotchkiss Gregoire, 1951
* 0.26 - Lexus LS 430, 2001 (0.25 with air suspension)
* 0.26 - Mercedes-Benz W221 S-Class, 2006
* 0.26 - Toyota Prius, 2004 - 2007
* 0.26 - Vauxhall Calibra, 1989
* 0.25 - Audi A2 1.2 TDI, 2001
* 0.25 - Dymaxion Car, 1933
* 0.25 - Honda Insight, 1999
* 0.25 - SmILE (an experimental car)
* 0.212 - Tatra T77 a, 1935
* 0.20 - Loremo Concept, 2006
* 0.20 - Opel Eco Speedster Concept, 2003
* 0.195 - General Motors EV1, 1996
* 0.19 - Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 7 Concept, 1954
* 0.19 - Dodge Intrepid ESX Concept , 1995
* 0.19 - Mercedes-Benz Bionic Concept, 2005 [6]
* 0.16 - Daihatsu UFEIII Concept, 2005
* 0.16 - General Motors Precept Concept, 2000
* 0.14 - Fiat Turbina Concept, 1954
* 0.137 - Ford Probe V prototype, 1985
* 0.12 - Reflex 1000, 1996 [7]
* 0.117 - Summers Brothers Goldenrod Bonneville race car, 1965

 

THANK YOU!

 

Nice list.

 

Thats like saying water flows better through glass than, steel. Its a freakin box. DragC This thread has me rollin

 

i believe he is correct.... drag keeps a car on the road too... hence why all the cars above the xB have a ton of HP and high speeds. box does not equal high speed (highest i've seen is 125 downhill)

 

very interesting stuff here.

 

Yeah, I was going to get me one of them Tropfenwagens too, but everybody's driving them now.

Every time you turn around it's another damn Rumpler. Must be 10 on my street alone.

Rumpler, Rumpler, Rumpler. They're like roaches.

 

I still don't see how that can be??? Its a freakin brick

 

vertical height is only one part of coef of drag . the smothed edges from the front aka front plane to the sides as well as undercarriage , roof profile , trim pieces , door handles , spoilers or not , EVERY piece of EVERY vehicle changes coef of drag for both the good and them bad

 

good to know. JK

 

I think that was a misprint--they meant Rambler Stationwagon.......