History and Prospect of Automotive Aerodynamic Design

Abstract

For an automobile which moves at high speed, aerodynamics design is essential design technique to reduce aerodynamic drag and lift. In recent years, every automotive manufacturer focuses aerodynamics design again for solving environmental problems. Looking back on aerodynamics design history with considering its needs and attractiveness, a prospect of aerodynamics design and a desired automotive design process will be brought under review in this paper. Additionally, examples of recent aerodynamics design techniques will be discussed with brand new Nissan GT-R.