2026 / 09 / 01 / DESIGN / 4 MIN
The shape of air
Why the slipperiest cars look calm, and what drag has to do with your range.
Every 0.01 of drag coefficient is worth roughly 8 kilometers of highway range. That is the whole story behind the calm surfaces: each curve was argued over in the wind tunnel, then argued over again in the studio.
Flush glazing alone saves more energy than most software updates promise. Hidden wipers, a flat underbody, aero wheels — none of it photographs dramatically. All of it shows up on the range display.
The discipline is knowing what not to add. Wings, vents, and creases are easy. Restraint at 130 km/h is the hard part.