FIGURE 3-2: Design Features of Toyota AXV-V
Side
The flat door cross-sections and sham /
lines sweeping from front to back
are both firm and futuristic. In ad-
dition, door handles and window pil-
lars are flush with the surface, while fender skirts cover the
rear tires to assure a smooth flow of air.Rear
The driver can see the trailing edge of the trunk lid. The
rear fenders taper toward the rear end, the rear window
is sloped, and the trunk lid is truncated to reduce trail-
ing vortex, a major cause of drag.Cabin
The cabin has been placed as far forward as possible. The
large window area increases the feeling of space inside. And
the shapes of both the windshield and the rear window are
designed for superior aerodynamics.underbody
The entire underbody has a flat cover that sweeps up at the
rear to maintain a smooth flow of air. Large spats in front
of and behind all four tires also cut wind resistance. And
a slit in the underbody cover beneath the exhaust pipe
cools it with minimum drag.Aluminum wheels
Aerodynamically designed aluminum wheels with large,
flat outer surfaces further reduce drag.TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
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