Frontal Area formula = Height * Width * .84
(Height and Width in feet)

Frontal Area formula = (Height/12) * (Width/12) * .84
(Height and Width in inches)

CdA formula = Cd * Frontal Area

 Mitsubishi Colt Cd  Height (In)  Width (In)  Frontal Area (ft^2)  CdA
  0.31 54.5 66.0 21.53 6.46

 

Poids : 959 Kg (2WD)

Drag coefficient Cd estimated by a-c:

0.31

Frontal area A claimed:

 

Frontal area A estimated by a-c:

1.91 m2

Drag area CdA claimed:

 

Drag area CdA estimated by a-c:

0.594 m2

 

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