UNDER COVER AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories
UNDER COVER AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Purpose
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Under covers and deflectors have been adopted to straighten the wind flow along the underside of the vehicle.
Function, Construction
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A deflector is equipped in front of each tire to straighten the wind flow passing around the tire and alongside the vehicle.
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By equipping the under covers to the uneven areas on the underside of the vehicle, the underside of the vehicle becomes flat and the wind flow is straightened.
Front under cover/front crossmember under cover
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Prevents wind flow into the engine compartment, allowing it to flow straight back to the rear of the vehicle.
Front deflector/rear deflector
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Prevents wind flow into the tire housings and straightens wind flow away from the body side, allowing it to flow to the rear of the vehicle.
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Front and rear tire deflectors prevent the wind flow from hitting the rotating tires to reduce aerodynamic drag.
Center under cover
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Straightens wind flow under the floor.
Floor under cover
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Prevents wind flow from swirling between the floor and the fuel tank, allowing it to flow to the rear of the vehicle.
Fail-safe
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Not applicable