What is the drag coefficient of the Nissan Sunny?
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The drag coefficient of the Nissan Sunny is 0.318cd. Introduction to automotive drag: Automotive air resistance refers to the component of the air force acting on a vehicle moving in a straight line, in the direction of travel. Air resistance is proportional to the square of the speed, meaning that if the speed doubles, the resistance increases by three times. Impact of high-speed driving: Therefore, high-speed driving has a very noticeable effect on air resistance. At high speeds, the engine must allocate a significant portion of its power—or fuel energy—to overcoming air resistance. When a vehicle is in motion, it must overcome mechanical resistance, rolling resistance generated by the tires (commonly referred to as road resistance), and air resistance. As the vehicle's speed increases, air resistance gradually becomes the primary driving resistance. At speeds above 200 km/h, air resistance accounts for nearly 85% of all driving resistance.