PT Journal
AU Fabian, M
   Hunady, R
   Lagos, O
TI Design Modification of the Combi-type Body Considering the Impact on Vehicle Aerodynamics - Case Study
SO Manufacturing Technology Journal
PY 2023
BP 801
EP 809
VL 23
IS 6
DI 10.21062/mft.2023.099
DE Vehicle aerodynamics; CFD simulation; Air drag coefficient; Combi-type body; Design modification; Spoiler; Finlet
AB Car manufacturers are constantly looking for new options to make the vehicle more attractive to the cus-tomer. In terms of design, this is usually done in the middle of a model's life cycle, when a so-called facelift of a production model is carried out. This involves small changes to the shape of the bodywork to improve the design of the vehicle until it is time for a new model range. This paper discusses a case study that focuses on the modification of the rear body components of a SKODA Superb III in Combi version. The aim of the study is to assess how the proposed modifications will affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The most sig-nificant changes concern the rear spoiler and finlets. The aerodynamic properties are assessed based on CFD simulations that are performed for a series production and a modified variant of the vehicle, and the results of which are compared and discussed.
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